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Belgium – EGBA welcomes gambling authorities call to re-establish EU expert group on gambling
A group of gambling authorities from 14 EU Member States have written to the European Commission to formally request the reestablishment of the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling, the Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority, René Jansen, has confirmed at a webinar this morning. The European Gaming and Betting Association ...
Italy – EGBA questions whether Italy’s move to reduce online licences contravenes EU law
The European Gaming and Betting Association believes that the Italian authorities should notify the European Commission about a new draft law proposing a reduction in the number of online gambling licensees in the country by two thirds. ...
US – Get Gaming Right Ohio opposes Senate Bill 176
An association called Get Gaming Right Ohio has said it opposes the passage of Senate Bill 176, which would lead to a massive increase in casino-style gambling machines across Ohio. The bill also authorizes up to 10 underregulated slot ...Sweden – Swedish government looks to apply same advertising restrictions as alcohol to gambling
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed that gambling marketing should no longer be characterised by ...
US – Illinois governor signs legislation expanding casino workers’ rights protections
Building on efforts to expand worker's rights protections and economic opportunity for communities across Illinois, ...
UK – Gambling Commission increases license fees for gambling operators
The UK Government has published its response to a consultation on proposals to increase the fees payable by ...
Germany – Law approved to tax online gambling evenly
Online gambling is now being taxed uniformly across Germany following the passing by the Finance Committee of the ...
US – Bally’s applauds Rhode Island for passing The Marc A. Crisafulli Economic Development Act
Bally's Corporation has welcomed the State of Rhode Island's passage of 2021-H 5223A and 2021-S 0040A, which aims ...
UK – Gambling Commission appoints Andrew Rhodes as Interim Chief Executive
The Gambling Commission has announced the appointment of Andrew Rhodes as its new Interim Chief Executive, ...
