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?
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).
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.
The authorities have imposed a heavy fine on the Swedish-based software provider Yggdrasil. Specifically, Yggdrasil is alleged to have supplied software to a company that does not have a licence in Sweden. But how high is the fine imposed?
A few weeks ago, a rumour made the rounds that Bruno Mars owed a renowned casino in Las Vegas a sum in the tens of millions. However, the casino in question has since spoken out and denied the rumours. However, it is known that the world-famous singer is fond of gambling and likes to wager not inconsiderable amounts.
Strict deposit limits for online casinos are expected to be introduced in the Netherlands next autumn. According to current plans, there will be not only daily, but also weekly and monthly limits for each player. Young players will be subject to particularly low limits. But could overly strict deposit limits jeopardise channelisation?
A total ban on gaming machines has been in place in Prague since 1 January 2024. The Prague City Council passed a law to this effect about four years ago. But what is the reason for the total ban on slot machines in the Czech capital?
The Curacao Gaming Authority issued the first gaming licence under the new licensing system a few weeks ago. But which gambling company was able to secure the first licence and can players from Germany now also benefit from the gambling reform in Curacao?
US internet company Meta Platforms Inc. has been fined millions of dollars in Italy for unauthorised gambling advertising. Specifically, the Italian Communications Authority found that Meta had violated the country's ban on gambling advertising. In total, the authority counted around 20 accounts with relevant content on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.
The casinos in Macau, a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, generated the equivalent of more than €20 billion last year. This represents an increase of more than 300% over the previous year. But how many tourists will come to Macau in 2023, and what is the reason for the popularity of the local gaming venues?
Authorising online gambling is not only a difficult process in Germany. Liechtenstein also has its own peculiarities when it comes to dealing with the issue. Gambling has been legal there for some time and is an important part of the economy. However, online gambling will not be allowed for at least another four years.
Las Vegas is full of superlatives - everything seems to be big, colourful, luxurious and expensive. The Fontainebleau is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, costing a whopping $3.7 billion to build. It offers guests a lot, but also demands a lot in terms of money.
An employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars American football team has defrauded his club of more than $22 million. The former NFL employee is said to have had a gambling addiction and gambled away most of the club's money on the internet. But how did the manager of financial planning and analysis manage to steal such a large sum?
Around a fortnight ago, the Brazilian Economic Commission decided on a new tax rate for sports betting and online casinos. This will amount to 12% in future. Originally, an even higher tax rate of 18% was planned, but the gambling industry vociferously opposed this. But how attractive are gambling offers in Brazil in view of the new tax, which is significantly higher than in Germany?
Macau and Las Vegas are probably the most popular gambling destinations in the world. However, the American desert metropolis of Las Vegas still has a much greater appeal than Macau, especially among the European public. The Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is now often far ahead of Las Vegas in terms of gambling.
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