Jun 26, 2020
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is working hard on protecting the industry, workers, and players from the negative impact of coronavirus in every possible aspect. After a recent study, the UKGC gained insight into the latest evidence showing that some players may be under a greater risk during the lockdown caused by the pandemic.
Apr 16, 2020
The negative impact of coronavirus can be seen in all spheres of life. Thousands of new cases are confirmed each day and the number keeps increasing. Businesses and companies are going broke due to the forced closure needed to contain the spread of the virus.
Mar 30, 2020
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission, as the watchdog and primary gambling regulator in the UK, pays a lot of attention to the issue of problem gambling.
Mar 30, 2020
Malta is known for more than just beautiful beaches and rich history. Gambling has been an intrinsic part of Malta and its economic and cultural identity for decades. The gambling industry in Malta is regulated and overseen by the Malta Gaming Authority. This authority has gained international credibility for being fair and trustworthy by both players and casino game developers.
Feb 25, 2020
The Japanese gambling landscape has been tumultuous even at the best of times. Since the enactment of the Criminal Code in 1907, all forms of gambling have been banned in Japan. Involvement in gambling entailed a fine of not more than 500,000 yen and possible 3-year imprisonment.
Feb 19, 2020
Gambling is, by far, one of the most popular leisure time activities for many. However, gambling doesn’t come without risks. For starters, there is the issue of the legitimacy of the gambling site you are playing on, the regulatory aspect and fairness of casino games, the protection of personal data, and many other things.
Feb 12, 2020
Almost four years after the Brexit vote in a referendum, the UK has finally left the EU and its single market policy. The uncertainties are manifold and everyone has reasons to worry. The online gambling industry is undoubtedly one of the concerned parties.
Jan 28, 2020
Cryptocurrencies are often considered the future of payment and the cause of the slow demise of fiat currencies. Although these predictions belong more to the domain of fantasy novels and movies, the growing presence of cryptos can undoubtedly be felt in all areas of business, especially the online gambling industry.
Dec 26, 2019
It’s no secret that gambling is one of the most exciting leisure activities in today’s time. It originated thousands of years ago, and the latest technological advancements, such as the Internet or the latest software pieces, as well as numerous locations where we can gamble, have made it more accessible than ever.
Dec 12, 2019
Brazil is the fifth biggest country in the world in terms of population, which is just one of the reasons why the Brazilian market is extremely lucrative for casino operators. However, gambling operators might have to wait a bit longer for their slice of the pie before Brazil legalizes gambling, thus enabling the creation of a regulated gambling market.
Dec 3, 2019
Gambling laws continuously change and adapt to the newest gambling trends and technology in order to protect the players and ensure they are playing in regulated markets.
Nov 15, 2019
After gathering supporting data from debt relief charities, financial services, gambling operators, and individuals who experienced financial troubles due to gambling with credit cards, the UK Gambling Commission continues to evaluate the collected data, which will be one of the determining factors concerning the use of credit cards for gambling.
Nov 14, 2019
In order to prepare for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, the Malta Gaming Authority has issued a guidance document that offers insight into the potential impact on the gaming industry.
Sep 20, 2019
In the last two decades, the mobile industry has come a long way. Mobile phones went from being a privilege and a luxury to one of the most widespread technological gadgets around. Apart from becoming an integral part of our lives, smartphones have also become a lot better and faster, which helped them overtake computers as the most popular method of going online.
Sep 18, 2019
The UKGC has updated its License Conditions and Codes of Practice (LLCP) on May 7. The new update affects every UK licensee and states that every remote licensee must verify the age of any customer before the said customer can access licensees’ free-to-play-games.
Sep 12, 2019
The Greek gambling industry, along with foreign companies, held its breath waiting for a new licensing regime for online casinos. At the legislative level, the activity of both land-based and online casinos is regulated by Law No. 4002/2011 of 2011, according to which only a limited number of operators (24 companies in total) gained the right to offer their services on the Greek gambling market. Note that possession of another license (of Curacao or Malta, for example) does not give the company the right to serve Greek players.
Jun 26, 2019
Online sportsbooks are considered a highly lucrative business. Until 2016, online betting was illegal in Russia, but since the adoption of an amendment to Federal Law No. 244, the industry has been regulated. At the time of writing, 31 Russian companies have the right to accept interactive bets (this is the term used in the legislation for sports betting).
Jun 20, 2019
Many organisations can offer bingo games without a license. However, if the total sum of the stakes or prizes exceeds a certain amount (which depends on the jurisdiction you are in), you will need a bingo operating license. Luckily for you, the process of applying is rather simple.
Jun 19, 2019
If you are planning on running a sportsbook, you’ve come to the right place — our article will help you learn everything you need to know about different types of betting licences, how to obtain them, as well as what the requirements for obtaining a betting licence are.
Jun 17, 2019
Apart from having to be 18 or 21 (or older) and fit to work, you must obtain a gaming license before you can work in the gaming industry. In order to do that, you must first be offered a job by a casino or gaming establishment and then go through various license gambling checks and meet various license requirements. Requirements differ depending on the jurisdiction and the license issuers, but also on the type of job you would be doing.
Jun 3, 2019
If you’ve decided to set up your own online casino business, one of the very first things you’ll need is a gambling license. If you want to get more familiar with what a gambling license is, as well as the different types of licenses and their prices, you’ve come to the right place — we will cover everything you need to know about getting a gaming license.
May 30, 2019
Casino operators tend to place high demands on their dealers, pit managers and other personnel who work with visitors. Casino employees often have to work in stressful environment with pesky noise of slot machines, secondhand tobacco smoking and tipsy clients. When dealing cards at a blackjack table, a dealer must be competent in maths. When managing a roulette, a croupier must be physically fit because many casinos require croupiers to stand up; this sometimes makes them grumbling because standing for several hours is tiring.
May 6, 2019
In light of Roskomnadzor’s large-scale blocking of thousands of online casinos and gambling-related domains, the news about negotiations between Bwin.ru and Parimatch spark great interest.
Apr 2, 2019
Attempting to hold itself harmless, The Malta Gaming Authority monitors international media for any claims against online casino operators that hold a Maltese gambling license. In March 2018, Italian newspapers and websites published details on anti-mafia probes that revealed the involvement of at least five Italy-based companies in money laundering through MGA-licensed online casinos.