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The Netherlands – KSA lays out policy rules for involuntary registration
The Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit has established its policy rules regarding payers that can be involuntarily excluded from participating in games of chance.
It explained: "As a result of the Remote Gambling Act, there will be a Central Register of Exclusion of Gambling, Cruks. Players may be included herein voluntarily or ...
Belgium – EGBA welcomes proposals for new EU anti-money laundering rules
The European Union’s anti-money laundering rules are set to be updated and reinforced after the European Commission published proposals for two anti-money laundering (AML) Regulations and a revision of the current EU AML Directive today. The ...
UK – Betting and Gaming Council welcomes Snapchat opt out
The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the news that the ability to opt out for gambling advertising is now available to Snapchat users in the United Kingdom. The BGC and Snap have been working closely over the past year and with this ...US – Missouri Gaming Commission amends floating facility law
Efforts to change a Missouri law that required each casino to be a floating facility have been successful. Going ...
Kenya – Kenya’s President signs in 7.5 per cent tax for sports betting
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed in a 7.5 per cent tax on betting stakes into law, approving a reduction ...
UK – Gambling Commission suspends licence of PlayerFT
The British Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of fantasy football operator PlayerFT Limited ...
Norway – Norwegian Gaming Authority warns BML Group to exit market
Lottstift, the Norwegian Gaming Authority, has told BML Group, who's brands include Betsson, Betsafe, Nordicbet, ...
UK – BGC calls on government to establish a gambling ombudsman
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has called on the Government to establish a Gambling Ombudsman to ...
Germany – Hesse to launch online application for nationwide player blocking system
The state of Hesse has developed a modern processing system for online registration to the OASIS player blocking ...
