The tax levied on operators for so-called automatic recreation devices such as slot machines or bingo, for example, will be raised again.
While the majority of EU Member States have adopted multiple licensing systems for online gambling, Austria remains one of the few countries to maintain a monopoly.
A striking difference in gambling tax revenues between Italy and Germany raises questions about the efficiency of regulation and lost potential.
Unibet has been fined €400,000 by the Ksa. The penalty follows breaches relating to authorised access to players on the Cruks self-exclusion register.
Since the legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the warning signs have been multiplying.
Swedish ATG conducted research showing that traffic to unlicensed gambling sites has increased tenfold since 2019.
The Gambling Authority in the Netherlands is launching a new campaign to make young adults aware of the dangers of gambling.
Holland Casino, the Dutch provider and part of the government, will respond in its own unique way to absorb the increase in gambling tax.
In Indonesia, the government has taken measures to combat illegal gambling providers.
Bingoal was previously fined €400,000 for sending advertising emails to young adults, they appealed against this but were still sentenced in default to pay the full amount.
From the new year, it will be much more difficult for Belgian sports clubs to earn money through gambling companies.
Since the legalization of online casinos, the debate over player protection has remained heated. Journalist Jeroen van Bergeijk, known for his immersive investigations, decided to delve into this controversial world to assess whether the “zorgplicht” (duty of care) imposed by Dutch law is respected.
The time has come: Superbet is the first gambling company to receive a license to operate legally in Brazil.
