The online gambling licensees of Curacao are bracing themselves for impact after reports have suggested local regulators plan greater oversight of the market. It was Dutch-language media outlet Antilliaans Dagblad that reported the Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curacao would be bringing online gambling into the scope of its oversight, building on its existing role […]
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After losing the battle against illegal online gaming, the Argentinian president, Mauricio Macri, and Buenos Aires’s governor, Maria Eugenia Vidal, finally passed a tax law that sanctions online gaming in the province. With this being the home of a passionate gaming community, this leap seems to be long overdue. Risks Highlighted As expected, the proposal […]
The Jungle Rumble slot by Habanero Systems was the site of an $80,000 jackpot payout at BitStarz. This jungle-themed title offers players chances for some pretty big wins on every spin with 25 paylines spread across a rich, rain forest landscape. Taking Down Big Wins at the End of the Year The most recent big […]
The state of Michigan is the latest US state to authorise online casinos. The approval was finalised in December 2018 and once the State Governor, Republican Rick Snyder, signs off the bill it will become law. Michigan will then become the fifth US state to approve some form of online gambling: the others are New […]
Spain gambling market grows by nearly a third, establishes new regulatory board: Gambling in Spain is experiencing something of a boom at present, it’s fair to say. The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) just released figures showing that gross gambling revenue in the country is up 30% in quarter three, thanks largely to […]
A new bill signed by Russian Federation president Vladimir Putin last year is expected to have a significant impact on gambling habits within the country. The bill is relevant to one of the biggest banks in Russia and prohibits payments made to online casinos and bookmakers based in other countries. Sberbank, a state-owned bank, issued […]
The latest Endorphina slot release is Lucky Streak 2, the sequel to the original title that was only released a couple of months ago. This throwback video slot features a strong top jackpot and scatter symbols with a higher volatility than its predecessor. Classic-style Video Slot Action The Lucky Streak 2 video slot by Endorphina […]
Assuming Slovakia’s president Andrej Kiska approves it, the Slovak Ministry of Finance has recently passed legislation that allows for EU gambling operators to apply for licences to operate within the country from spring 2019 — ending the state monopoly by TIPOS for all games besides some lotteries. Online Casinos Licenses A licence for either online […]
Cryptocurrency technology set to revolutionise the online casino industry. The craze of cryptocurrencies is still gaining momentum, with an ever-increasing number of individuals and businesses incorporating them into their payment options. Many businesses are making use of the digital currencies and the blockchain technology behind them, and the online casino industry is no exception. The government […]
Italy to award new online casino licences, but also banning gambling ads: A number of different casino brands will soon have the ability to launch online casinos in Italy, as the country’s gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), is currently in the final stages of administering applications from businesses wanting to start up […]