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Swiss Casinos Apply for Online Gambling Licenses

Swiss Casinos Apply for Online Gambling Licenses

Earlier this week, a total of four Swiss casino operator began filing applications to offer online slots and table games thus setting the pace for possible launch in the summer. The Federal Gaming Board (ESPK), the country’s regulator, reportedly received online casino license applications from the licensed operators of land-based Grand Casino Baden, Grand Casino […]
Japan Inches Closer to First Casino with New IR Standards

Japan Inches Closer to First Casino with New IR Standards

For years, Japan remained a staunch opponent of any gambling expansion laws. However, over the past three years, the country has slowly softened its stance on the matter especially after being a witness to the rise of Macau as a thriving, vibrant and leading global gambling destination. Japan eventually legalized commercial casinos in 2016 after […]
Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Could Go Live by May 2019

Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Could Go Live by May 2019

Last week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the launch dates for the state’s much-anticipated online gaming industry. Sports bettors are perhaps the luckiest lot in this regard with the gaming control board announcing that they may be able to place sports betting online and on mobile as soon as next month. The board […]
Swedish Online Gaming Market Dominated by Former Monopolies

Swedish Online Gaming Market Dominated by Former Monopolies

It has just been a little over three months since Sweden launched its newly regulated online gaming market and, in that time, the country’s former gaming monopolies have been winning the battle for the market share. According to Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming regulator, Svenska Spel and ATG, the country’s former gaming monopolies have accounted for […]
Yobetit Debuts Its Online Casino

Yobetit Debuts Its Online Casino

Maltese online gaming company Yobetit has recently announced the launch of its new online casino and so far, it seems to be a worthy entrant into the highly competitive and rapidly growing online gambling industry. The Maltese iGaming company’s new online gaming platform that will now be offering a wide range of online casino games […]
LeoVegas On the Spotlight for Goading Problem Gambler

LeoVegas On the Spotlight for Goading Problem Gambler

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is currently investigating claims that renowned online gaming company LeoVegas allowed a problem gambler to place £20,000 worth of bets. Responsible gambling campaigns have been all the buzz lately in the United Kingdom’s gambling industry and therefore such a case has sparked renewed calls from politicians and responsible gambling campaigners […]
Casino Operator Slaps Valve with Illegal Gambling Lawsuit

Casino Operator Slaps Valve with Illegal Gambling Lawsuit

Renowned global gaming giant Valve has been slapped with an illegal gambling lawsuit by a Native American nation that operates a casino in Washington. As it turns out, the gaming company has been reportedly fostering illegal gambling activities. Due to this, Valve has been able to benefit from an environment of unfair competition that comprised […]
Swedish Regulator Terminates All Online Casino Advertising

Swedish Regulator Terminates All Online Casino Advertising

Svenska Spel, the Swedish gambling regulator has recently decided to stop all forms of advertising of all forms of its online casino products in the country for the rest of the year in a bid to improve consumer protection amid growing pressure from the Swedish government. Officially issuing the statement was Patrik Hofbauer – Chief […]
Poker Central Announces High Roller of the Year Schedule

Poker Central Announces High Roller of the Year Schedule

The CardPlayer Magazine rankings and the Poker Index Standings are by far the two most recognized Player of the Year races in the world of tournament poker – in both cases “High Roller” tournaments have contributed immensely to the listings and for the very first time those style of tournaments will be getting their own […]
Spillemyndigheden Cracks Down on 25 Illegal Gambling Sites

Spillemyndigheden Cracks Down on 25 Illegal Gambling Sites

Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden has recently successfully managed to petition the country’s telecommunications providers to block access to a number of gambling websites that were reportedly operating illegally in the country. The petition that was filed with the country’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) was upheld by the Copenhagen City Court thus making 10 iGaming sites […]