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 Swedish government has appointed Marcus Isgren, chairman and head of the Swedish Board of Consumer Complaints (ARN), as the investigator responsible for reviewing the Swedish Gambling Act. This review comes as concerns mount regarding the effectiveness of current player protection measures and the exploitation of loopholes by unlicensed operators. Isgren is tasked with delivering a comprehensive report on his findings by September 17.

 

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced significant changes to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), aimed at increasing consumer control over gambling and enhancing transparency around customer funds protection. These changes, which follow a comprehensive consultation process, are in line with the recommendations outlined in the 2023 White Paper, "High Stakes: gambling reform for the digital age."

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The UK Gambling Commission has initiated a new consultation aimed at enhancing player safety and fairness within the British gambling sector. This marks the third consultation undertaken by the Commission to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper, "High Stakes: gambling reform for the digital age."

The 16-week consultation, which will run from January 29, 2025, to May 20, 2025, focuses on the revision of gaming machine technical standards and the associated testing strategy.

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Pace-O-Matic (POM), the creator of Pennsylvania Skill games, is applauding the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) and state casinos on a year of unprecedented success. November 2024 saw a record-breaking $562,368,782 in revenue for casinos, marking another month of surpassing 2023's figures. This trend has continued throughout the year, with November's revenue exceeding the previous November's by a significant 26%.

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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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