Twice in the space of just a few days, a Swedish court has cancelled the fine imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority. The two gambling companies affected are Kindred and Mr Green. But why did the court reduce the penalty in both cases and what impact will the judgements have on the future work of the Swedish Gambling Authority?
Christian_1994
It's no secret that the British are gambling enthusiasts: they have a long tradition of betting on sports and horses in particular. But other offers are also popular. Data from the latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain was recently published, shedding light on the market and the preferences of the British. Lotteries are at the forefront of players' favourites.
Chris_W
Las Vegas is a city of superlatives that has produced numerous icons in the past and present. The Mirage is one of the things that are firmly associated with the gambling metropolis: the mega hotel with its tropical theme and volcano was one of the first of its kind - it symbolises an entire era of the city and was home to the famous predator show "Siegfried & Roy" with the white tigers. Now, after more than 30 years, it is to be closed once and for all.
Chris_W
In Austria, the results of the first major study on in-game purchases were published a few weeks ago. The results showed that more than 50 per cent of young people have already used such features and invested considerable sums of money in the process. There are often strong parallels with typical games of chance. The debate on loot boxes and the like is likely to be fuelled once again.
Chris_W
According to the recently published turnover figures for 2023, online casinos in Switzerland enjoyed a significant increase in turnover. Land-based casinos, on the other hand, suffered a decline in turnover. But will this trend continue in the coming years, meaning that land-based casinos could even face extinction in the long term?
Christian_1994
A few days ago, a high-end Mallorcan restaurant was raided due to a special event for which a so-called mobile casino was provided. The Spanish authorities suspected illegal gambling at the casino-themed event. An investigation has now been launched against the organisers, a German couple. Was it all just a misunderstanding or was there a criminal offence?
Chris_W
A 72-year-old pensioner claims to have won more than 2.5 million dollars at a US casino. According to her statement, however, the casino in question refuses to pay out the million-dollar prize and ultimately only offers a mini-compensation of 350 dollars. But why is the renowned casino refusing to pay out the winnings and what are the player's chances of success?
Christian_1994
The Republic of Uzbekistan is legalising online gambling from next year. The approximately 37 million inhabitants of Uzbekistan will then probably not only be able to legally gamble in online casinos, but also place sports bets online and take part in lotteries. But why did the President of Uzbekistan sign a decree to this effect a few weeks ago?
Christian_1994
A coalition agreement was recently reached between four parties in the Netherlands. One of the results of this is an increase in gambling tax to a whopping 37.8 per cent. At 30.5 percent, our neighbours' tax rates are already quite high by European standards. The industry and corresponding associations are particularly concerned about a possible strengthening of the black market.
Chris_W
In April, the Dutch House of Representatives voted in favour of a ban on online advertising for games of chance and even a complete ban on slots. In fact, the majority of those involved were in favour of banning all forms of targeted promotions on the internet and also in favour of banning slot machines. The latter are regarded as ‘high-risk games’.
Chris_W
During the coronavirus pandemic, a Swiss man is said to have invited several friends to his hobby room. The problem: there were two functioning gaming machines in the room. Due to the contact restrictions in force at the time, the police checked the event and broke it up. The organiser was not only charged with a violation of the coronavirus regulations, but also with making the gaming machines available to third parties.
Christian_1994
A software glitch at the renowned The Star Casino in Sydney has caused millions in damages in just a few days. A high double-digit number of guests took advantage of the system error and had their winnings paid out illegally. The casino is now taking action against the players affected. But how was it possible to defraud the casino of a seven-figure sum?
Christian_1994
Politicians in Romania want to take tougher action against illegal gambling and decided around a fortnight ago to introduce a comprehensive ban on gaming arcades in villages and small towns. Specifically, in future it will be illegal to operate a stationary gaming centre in villages and towns with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants. But how will the "gaming centre ban" in rural areas help to combat illegal gambling?
Christian_1994
The Thai government has had more than 25,000 websites with illegal gambling content blocked in recent months. A further 35,000 websites with other prohibited content have also been blocked. In Germany, the instrument of IP blocking has so far been used much more cautiously by the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states (GGL).
Christian_1994
Is there a problem with gambling advertising during live National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) broadcasts in Canada? The University of Bristol conducted a study in collaboration with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Some alarming facts came to light.
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