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1 August 2019
New Zealand launches consultation on igaming regulation
The New Zealand government has launched a public consultation to gauge public support for regulating new forms of online gambling. Members of the public and industry stakeholders are invited to submit comment on four potential regulatory models, as well as harm prevention measures, by September 30.
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19 July 2019
Pennsylvania gaming revenue hits record $3.3bn in 2018-19
Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania reached a record $3.3bn (£2.6bn/€2.9bn) in the 2018-19 fiscal year, as the US state was boosted by additional income from regulated sports wagering.
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17 July 2019
Aristocrat-Ainsworth IP rights hearing switched to September
The Federal Court of Australia has set a new date of September 4 for the first case management hearing over an intellectual property rights infringement dispute between rivals Aristocrat Technologies and Ainsworth Game Technology.
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12 July 2019
Playtech launches Game Modifier feature in latest slot
iGaming solutions giant Playtech has launched a new slot game with a built-in Game Modifier feature to customise play for certain players. Space Digger has been developed by the Playtech’s Origins studio.
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5 July 2019
Latvia to offer psychologist sessions to problem gamblers
Latvia gambling regulator the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI) has announced details of a new initiative whereby consumers suffering with gambling-related problems can access state-funded psychologist support.
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5 July 2019
Aristocrat accuses Ainsworth of IP infringement in lawsuit
Australia’s Aristocrat Technologies has launched legal action against rival Ainsworth Game Technology, accusing the gaming machines and content provider of infringing on its intellectual property rights.
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5 July 2019
GC appoints GREO to support gambling harms strategy
The GB Gambling Commission (GC) has agreed a deal for independent research sharing specialist Gambling Research Exchange (GREO) to support its new National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.
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4 July 2019
Swiss casino revenue up 3.4% in 2018
Swiss gambling regulator Eidgenössische Spielbankenkommission (ESBK) has reported a 3.4% year-on-year increase in revenue from the country’s land-based casinos in 2018, driven largely by the slot vertical.
daily_news
4 July 2019
ViewIt to analyse GambleAware treatment services
GambleAware has agreed a deal for data and analytics specalist ViewIt UK to operate and manage the information system for the National Gambling Treatment Service as part of a wider effort to tackle gambling-related harm in the UK.
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4 July 2019
France's APE selects banks to lead FDJ privatisation
A syndicate of eight investment banking groups have been selected to work on the privatisation of French state-owned gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ).
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3 July 2019
Norsk Tipping introduces latest responsible gaming feature
Norwegian state-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping has again tightened its responsible gambling controls, with players now shown an overview of their playing habits when they log into their online accounts.
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2 July 2019
Dutch regulator publishes duty of care guidelines
Dutch gambling regulator the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has published its final duty of care guidelines, following a public consultation on the player protection measures.
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1 July 2019
Illinois Governor signs gaming expansion bill into law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law the far-reaching gaming expansion bill passed by the state legislature early in June, paving the way for the roll-out of regulated sports betting.
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28 June 2019
Buenos Aires launches igaming licensing process
The Argentine capital province of Buenos Aires has launched the process to select seven online gaming licensees, with 14 operators competing for certification in the market.
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27 June 2019
NSW invests AU$1.3m in responsible gambling initiatives
The Office of Responsible Gambling for the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) is to invest AU$1.3m in a number of projects designed to help protect consumers from gambling-related harm.
daily_news
27 June 2019
GC issues record £19.6m of penalty packages in 2018-19
The GB Gambling Commission has revealed that despite issuing a record £19.6m in penalty packages during 2018-19, it intends to step up its effort to clamp down on illegal and irresponsible operations as it seeks to better protect consumers.
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26 June 2019
Playtech begins expanded content roll-out across GVC brands
iGaming solutions giant Playtech has successfully launched its casino content across GVC Holdings brands in a number of different markets.
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21 June 2019
Yggdrasil launches in Czech Republic with Tipsport
Cherry-owned igaming solutions provider Yggdrasil has expanded its services into the Czech Republic through a new content partnership with betting and gaming operator Tipsport.
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17 June 2019
Global Gaming to appeal Swedish licence revocation
Following the news that its Swedish operating licence had been revoked, Global Gaming has pledged to fight the decision. Earlier today Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen cited significant failings in the operator's social responsiblity and anti-money laundering controls as grounds for removing the certification.
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14 June 2019
Paf to power igaming for Switzerland’s Grand Casino Luzern
Åland Islands-based operator Paf has been named the igaming technology partner of Swiss land-based casino Grand Casino Luzern, as it prepares to launch its online offering this summer.

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