Betting Legislation

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Any legislation is changed and modified on a regular basis, and gambling law is not an exception. If following all the alterations in the betting sphere in your country seems to be a difficult task for you, we know an easy solution.

Just scroll down this page and catch up on recent betting legislation, as we have gathered the latest news about upcoming and already existing gambling markets, new rules for players, submission for licenses and their acquisitions, introductions of limitations, and much more.

 

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced a strategic partnership with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to enhance consumer protection and ensure that gambling advertising adheres to the highest standards. This collaboration aims to streamline the complaint process and promote responsible gambling practices.

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The Dutch mental health service is leading the charge for a complete ban on online gambling advertisements in the Netherlands gaming field. Despite existing regulations prohibiting untargeted ads and the use of role models, a recent investigation by KRO-NCRV’s Pointer revealed that illegal gambling companies and sports tipster platforms continue to target young people through social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered a significant blow to the online gaming industry by announcing a complete ban on the establishment of new Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), also known as Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs). The decision, effective immediately, follows growing concerns over illegal activities linked to POGOs. It was undertook some measures in the beginning of the year making the start of the regulation year crazy for the country. 

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has implemented significant changes to its regulatory reporting requirements for licensed operators. Effective from July 1, 2024, all licensees must now submit quarterly regulatory returns within 28 days of the end of each reporting period. This shift from the previous annual reporting cycle aligns with the UKGC's goal of becoming a more data-driven and risk-focused regulator.

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The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has reopened its online portal for applications for B2C, B2B2C, and B2B gambling licenses. This restart comes after a period of closure and aims to address a backlog of applications received before the April 30th deadline. While prioritizing the processing of these existing applications, the GCB welcomes new submissions from operators seeking Curaçao licenses.

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The possibility of glitzy casino resorts gracing the Thai landscape is no longer a distant dream. The Thai government has taken a significant step forward by exploring the introduction of these integrated entertainment complexes. This move follows the National Assembly committee's report on the feasibility of casinos, which recently received cabinet approval. Currently, the Ministry of Finance is conducting a thorough 30-day study to assess the viability of implementing such a policy

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported that authorities have made two successful raids aimed at prevention of illegal gaming and online scams. Given the results of the raids, gaming in the Philippines is safer now. 

The outcome of two separate operations that took place in Laguna and Parañaque City is the arrest of 10 Chinese and 26 Filipinos. One of them prevented illegal gaming, while the other one targeted online scammers.

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The Lithuanian government follows the trend of recent years and plans to impose a ban on gambling advertising soon. This type of restriction has already been implemented in a range of European countries, but not all the countries have the support of society in this aspect. That is not the case with Lithuania, and the recent survey conducted in the country shows that the ban is supported by 80% of the respondents.

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The gambling industry evolves constantly and adapts to the digital era with rapid pace and frequent changes. Different markets continue to reform the way gambling activities are presented to players. Sometimes, those changes aim at more effective industry management, while others are targeted at achieving the goal of more responsible gambling. The United Kingdom and Australia are some of those markets that are most active in reforming the industry. So today we will overview some of the upcoming changes in those countries.

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A lot of countries have changed gambling legislation and made gambling rules stricter in an attempt to minimize the negative impact of this entertainment on players. Thus, seeing betting and gambling-related advertisement restrictions is not something new. Such restrictions might be quite challenging to meet for casino service providers and bookmakers. However, representatives of the gambling industry still try not to lose ground and have strong positions, at least in some markets. The recent news from Latvia and Bulgaria allows them to be optimistic about the future of gambling.

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OnAir Entertainment, one of the successful companies in the sphere of live casino gambling, has been under investigation after the accusations charged against the company by Ivans Ivanovs. This is the former employee who claimed that the company had unlawful access to the internal systems of Playtech for more than 2 years. Due to these shocking charges, the upcoming Diamond Rush Roulette by OnAir Entertainment is currently on hold due to the ongoing investigation.