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daily_news
11 November 2019
Gambling Commission issues warning over festive lotteries
The GB Gambling Commission has warned organisations running charity lottery games over the Christmas period to ensure they are operating lawfully in order to avoid any potential legal action.
daily_news
7 October 2019
211 charitable organisations lose operator approval in Norwa
Norway’s gambling regulator Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lottstift) has removed 211 voluntary organisations from its register of operators approved to operate lottery and bingo games for charitable purposes after they failed to meet a deadline to report their accounts.
news_analysis
13 September 2019
The hard truth about soft games
Gambling on lotteries has long been viewed differently to other forms of gambling. But as the lines between the different types of operators, games and verticals become increasingly blurred, is it time for a rethink? Joanne Christie reports

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daily_news
21 August 2019
Veikkaus executive defends monopoly status
Veikkaus executive vice-president Velipekka Nummikoski has launched a robust defence of the operator’s Finnish gambling monopoly, warning that a change to a licensing regime would lead to a decline in funding for social causes and put players at risk.
daily_news
16 August 2019
Report warns against changes to Norwegian regulatory model
A new study into the potential risks and rewards that would arise from Norway’s current gambling monopoly being replaced by a regime allowing offshore operators into the market has concluded that such a move could see problem gambling rise. This could also result in funds generated by Norsk Tipping for Norwegian society fall by as much as NOK1.3bn.
daily_news
5 April 2019
Svenska Spel leads the way in regulated Swedish market
State-owned gaming operator Svenska Spel’s lottery and gaming machine division has generated turnover of SEK906m (£74.6m/€86.9m/$97.6m) in the first two months of activity in Sweden’s newly regulated online gaming market.
news_analysis
22 March 2019
The ball keeps rolling
Secondary lotteries have been hit by a number of setbacks recently, but with opportunities opening up in the German market, talk of decline is somewhat wide of the mark. Joanne Christie reports.

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news_analysis
21 February 2019
State of the Union: the latest developments in the US
The State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the latest regulatory developments across the US. This week pressure has been ramped up on the Department of Justice in the wake of its revised Wire Act opinion, South Dakota and Minnesota are considering sports betting bills and Arkansas is thrashing out sports betting regulations, while Illinois' new Democrat Governor has factored sports betting into his 2020 budget.
news_analysis
5 February 2019
Cooperation and clarity key on day one of ICE VOX 2019
The first day’s panels at ICE VOX 2019 saw speakers talk up the need for cooperation between operators and regulators if the industry is to survive in the face of increasing regulatory pressure and worsening public opinion. Speakers also highlighted the importance of clarity on issues such as the Department of Justice’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act and what is expected of operators when it comes to player protection.
news_analysis
30 January 2019
Revising the Wire Act: What does it mean for you? Part 2
In the second part of iGaming Business' deep dive into the revised Wire Act opinion, ICE Sports Betting USA speakers stress the need for clarity from the Department of Justice as they look to work out the best way to interpret the ruling.
news_analysis
29 January 2019
Revising the Wire Act: What does it mean for you? Part 1
The Department of Justice’s decision to revise its interpretation of the Wire Act could have a major impact on the nascent US iGaming industry. Or, as some suggest, its impact could be felt in gaming verticals that are well-established and generating money for operators and states alike. A selection of speakers from ICE Sports Betting USA discuss the DoJ’s about-turn.
daily_news
7 April 2016
Red tape cut for UK ‘good cause’ lotteries
Changes to the UK Gambling Act will mean some lotteries for good causes in the regulated market will now have to deal with less red tape.
news_analysis
17 March 2014
Portugal igaming market may not be much to play for
In late February Portuguese media reported that despite opposition from within the government, the country may regulate online gaming as a way to raise revenues and alleviate some of the financial pressures the government is faced with as it tries to deal with its debt crisis. But even if igaming regulation does happen, Portugal is more likely to implement monopoly-type legislation than provide a good working environment for operators.

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daily_news
20 June 2013
Topjack Games supports Casino4Life charity
Instant-win lottery and mega jackpot online casino games supplier is providing charitable online casino with a suite of its titles.

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