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daily_news
16 August 2019
DoJ prepares appeal against Wire Act ruling
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has finally confirmed its intention to appeal the New Hampshire court ruling that set aside its revised opinion on the 1961 Wire Act.
daily_news
15 August 2019
GVC ups profit guidance as online revenue hits $1bn in H1
GVC Holdings has revised its full year profit projections upwards for the second time this year after the operator’s online and European retail growth helped offset a weaker performance from its UK retail arm.
daily_news
15 August 2019
GVC bullish on regulatory prospects in Germany and beyond
GVC Holdings remains confident that the business will be able to withstand potential regulatory headwinds across a number of its key and emerging markets, and believes it will see little change to German operating conditions.
daily_news
14 August 2019
Industry faces major financial hit from German State Treaty
The German state of Hesse is gearing up to begin the process to award the country’s sports betting licences, with analysts warning that operators could see up to 70% of revenue disappear as a result of the restrictive operating model.
daily_news
12 August 2019
Clarion joins forces with SiGMA to bring ICE to Asia
Clarion Gaming, the parent company of iGaming Business, has partnered SiGMA Group for a new Asian gaming event under the ICE banner. The event will take place from 7 to 9 June next year, at the SMX Manila in the Philippines.
daily_news
8 August 2019
New South Wales to probe Melco’s purchase of Crown stake
The New South Wales (NSW) Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority is to launch an official inquiry into Crown Resorts’ proposed acquisition of a 19.99% stake in Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
daily_news
7 August 2019
GC to boost player protection with licence changes
The GB Gambling Commission has announced a number of changes to its licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP) in a move it said will help make gambling fairer and safer for players.
daily_news
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.
news_analysis
31 July 2019
Wiggin EU regulation roundup – August 2019
In conjunction with Chris Elliott and Beth French of Wiggin LLP, iGB provides a regulatory snapshot of igaming across the EU. Denmark, Germany, Norway and the Netherlands are among those updated for this edition
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daily_news
31 July 2019
Pragmatic to extend service offering with new Malta approval
Online gaming software provider Pragmatic Play has secured a new Recognition Notice from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), enabling it to extend its service offering.
daily_news
30 July 2019
German betting licensees ordered to cut online casino ties
Operators looking to secure a sports betting licence for the federal German market must commit to cease offering all illegal forms of gambling, such as online casino, according to a new directive from the body responsible for processing applications.
news_analysis
26 July 2019
Global Gaming's Swedish struggles - Part 2
In the second part of iGB’s extensive interview with Global Gaming chief executive Tobias Fagerlund, he discusses the operator’s plans to fight back against the decision to revoke its Swedish operating licence.

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daily_news
26 July 2019
Gambling Commission backs new Economic Crime Plan
The GB Gambling Commission has given its endorsement to the UK Government’s new Economic Crime Plan, which sets out plans to combat industry-related issues, such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
news_analysis
25 July 2019
Global Gaming’s Swedish struggles - Part 1
Global Gaming suffered what every operator fears most, when its operating licence was revoked by the Swedish gaming regulator. Chief executive Tobias Fagerlund explains why the business is far from finished.

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daily_news
25 July 2019
Swedish court overturns regulator's licence decisions
The Administrative Court of Linköping in Sweden has overturned the country’s gaming regulator Spelinspektionen’s decision to award four igaming operators one-year licences for the market.
daily_news
22 July 2019
EGBA urges EU action to enhance gambling consumer protection
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called on the European Commission to work towards a standardised regulatory framework for gambling across the continent.
daily_news
19 July 2019
Nordic and Netherlands declines hit Betsson in Q2
Betsson has reported a 5% year-on-year decline in revenue for the second quarter of 2019, which it blamed on struggles in the Nordic region and the Netherlands. For the first half of the year, revenue was up 2% to SEK2.6bn, though increased expenses saw profit for the period decline too.
daily_news
16 July 2019
North Carolina tribal betting bill heads to Governor
A bill to include sports betting in the list of Class III tribal gaming products is headed to the North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper after it was approved by the state’s House of Representatives.
daily_news
16 July 2019
ComeOn secures sportsbook and casino licences in Denmark
Cherry AB subsidiary ComeOn has been awarded new licences permitting it to offer its sportsbook and casino products in the regulated Danish market.
daily_news
15 July 2019
Trio of casinos to begin PA igaming live test
Two of Pennsyvlania’s land-based casinos will begin final testing of their online gaming offerings today (July 15), with a third to follow later this week.

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