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Genesis Global Seeks To Appeal License Suspension In UK
Some people with insider knowledge about the issue have noted that the casino operator failed to check several compliances required by the government. However, the exact issue were not specified by the government. The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) suspended the operating license of Genesis Global earlier this week. This means that the company was […]
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Basketball Could Become UK’s Next Big Betting Market
The UK allowed its sports betting industry to go legal through the Gambling Act of 2005. The act has entitled the UK Gambling Commission to approve licenses and supervise operations of online gambling platforms. The legislation has aimed at protecting gamblers against criminal activities and ensuring that they don’t commit gambling-related crimes. The legislation also […]
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Spain Online Gambling Restrictions Take Effect in October
The decision was confirmed by the country’s Minister of Consumer Affairs Alberto Garzon. Mr. Garzon added that he will be urging the government’s Council of State to approve the new gambling advertising regulations by December. Given this timeline, the new regulations should receive final approval from the Council of Ministers by October. Stricter regulations The […]
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Evolution Gaming Closes Deal With Intralot Live Casino
Evolution Gaming is adding Intralot into its growing portfolio of international partners. With this new partnership, Intralot will now have access to Evolution Gaming’s wide selection of live casino services. On the other hand, Intralot currently has operations in 44 markets but not all of them allow online casino. A push for wider market The […]
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UK Online Casino Adapts Artificial Intelligence Technology
Online gambling is rapid as new developments in technology emerge. For decades, people needed to travel and spend unnecessary amounts to enjoy a casino gambling experience. Thanks to technology, they can now enjoy the same level of experience while sitting comfortably on their couch. The advancement in technology boosted the development in online gambling, and […]
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India Online Gambling Industry May Soon Be Reality
Legally speaking, gambling is technically illegal in India. The country is still governed by a law enacted sometime in the 1800s. The country is still following that law and has not introduced any amendment into it in order to cater to the evolving gambling industry. In India, gambling laws are approached differently by different states. […]
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Grosvenor Casinos Greenlights Reopening UK Establishments
The casino is joining the ranks of several casinos and betting shops in the country that have slowly opened their businesses now that the coronavirus pandemic is beginning to subside. Although the UK did allow the reopening of casinos and similar establishments, the government is setting strict guidelines in order to make sure the proper […]
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Adelson’s Singapore Casino Settles Lawsuit With $6.5 Million Payment
Casinos in Singapore are among the 13 establishments given the signal to resume operations. The Ministry of Trade and Industry and Singapore Tourism Board approved the entertainment venues to operate after careful examination of the novel coronavirus data provided by health regulators. The ministry placed limitations on the establishments’ operational capacities, allowing only a quarter […]
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UK Casino May Cut Up To 1,600 Jobs Due To COVID-19
The GMB trade union is strongly against this proposal claiming that this is a “serious slap in the face” of the casino’s employees. The U.K. is one of the hardest hit of the early surge of COVID-19 cases. In order to curb the spread of the virus the country was forced to close almost all […]
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Genesis Global’s License from UKGC Suspended for Compliance Issues
The compliance issue pointed out in UKGC’s statement refers to section 116 of the Gambling Act of 2005. A review will take place, and in the meantime – the Operating license Combined Remote Operating License is being suspended until issues have been resolved. The Breached Condition The section of the Act that’s been quoted by […]
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