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The UK government has confirmed limits per spin for online slots. UK.- The UK government has confirmed the spin limits for online slots that had been widely expected. The limit will be set at £2 per spin for those aged 18 to 24 and £5 per spin for customers over this age. The lower limit is the same as that introduced for land-based betting…

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Effective from September, the measures mark the first time maximum stakes have been introduced for online slots in the UK. The government has hailed the announcement as a "landmark" moment for the regulation of online gambling. Stake limits will come into effect from September this year, following secondary legislation. A six-week transition period…

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Online Gambling Laws Change in Netherlands & Belgium

In the Netherlands, the Dutch Parliament has approved a mandate that calls on the European country's government to introduce tough fixed cross-operator deposit limits for the online gambling market along with a more severe regulatory crackdown. The motion to enforce'overarching playing limits' was proposed by ChristenUnie (CU) party leader and…

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It is not surprising that the gambling industry is one of the most lucrative sectors on a global scale. In particular, there is a huge market for gambling activities in the UK with many people interested in playing at online casinos. With this in mind, it is worth taking a look at the UK's gambling regulations to see if they will change in the…

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UK Government extends online slot stake limit consultation deadline due to data error

The UK government has announced an extension to the deadline for its consultation on stake limits for online slots due to an error in data provided in official documentation. The government initially reported a problem gambling rate of 1.5 percent for 16 to 24-year-olds, but it has come to light that this figure pertains exclusively to men. The…

Industry ・ 26 September 2023

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Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform

A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people playing online slot games. The move is the next step of the Government's gambling white paper to update gambling rules for the smartphone era and protect those at risk of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 July 2023

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White Paper on rules for online gambling lays its cards on the table

New plans to increase the regulation of online gambling in the UK in a Government White Paper contain few surprises and leave many questions unanswered. Reforms proposed in the "Gambling reform for the digital age" policy paper include a new statutory levy on gambling companies that is set to replace the current voluntary system. The levy rate,…

Law ・ 06 May 2023

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Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?

The government's white paper outlining proposed reform of gambling regulation runs to 268 pages, addressing almost every aspect of the £10bn-a-year British betting and gaming industry. Most of the measures are far from final, with the finer technical points subject to a year-long consultation process due to begin this summer. But the proposals…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 April 2023

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Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era

Millions of people enjoy gambling every year - whether that be putting money on a horse, playing at a casino, or a bet on the football - and much of this is now done through smartphones. Technology has transformed the industry and people can bet 24 hours a day through'mobile virtual casinos' in their pockets. Most people play without issue, but…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 April 2023

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UK unveils long-awaited White Paper on gambling

Gaming News 27 April 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Millions of people enjoy gambling every year - whether that be putting money on a horse, playing at a casino, or a bet on the football - and much of this is now done through smartphones. Technology has transformed the industry and people can bet 24 hours a day through'mobile virtual casinos' in their…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 April 2023

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Netherlands online casinos & player limits

After multiple delays due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Netherlands opened its regulated online gambling market on October 12021. Enactment of the Dutch Remote Gambling Act (KOA) six months prior cleared the way for players in the northwestern European country to play casino games and place sports bets via the internet. By…

Law ・ 01 April 2023

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Regulated markets and responsible gambling are inseparable

Working in regulated markets means operators must implement responsible gambling and social responsibility measures across the board and regardless of the cost, says Pavlos Sideris, director of Double Up Media. In recent years gambling jurisdictions, both new and old, have significantly increased their responsible gambling regulations and…

Law ・ 01 November 2022

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UK Gambling Industry Awaits News of Proposed Changes

The gambling industry in the United Kingdom is one of the largest in the world, with millions of people spending billions of pounds each year. Recently, there are calls for changes to be made to the industry, specifically around how online gambling is regulated. Therefore, the UK gambling industry is eagerly awaiting news of the proposed changes…

Industry ・ 19 October 2022

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Law ・ 01 July 2022

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Gambling commission reports decrease in problem gambling despite increase in participation

The UK Gambling Commission has reported a 3% increase in gambling participation coupled with falling problem gambling rates of 0.2% in the year to March 2022. For problem gambling, this is a decrease from the previous year, which recorded a rate of 0.4% and down from 0.6% in 2020. According to the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), in real terms,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 June 2022

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Responsible gaming tools offer some of the most effective ways for players to limit the amount of time and money spent at an online poker room, online casino, or sportsbook. Any legitimate, reputable online gambling operator will offer inbuilt tools - commonly referred to within the industry as "responsible gaming tools" or RG tools - into their…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 October 2022

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Possible Gambling Regulation Review

The UK gambling regulation is constantly under review to ensure the industry is safe and protect at-risk players. Since the introduction of the 2005 Gambling Act, various regulations have been introduced to this effect. Recent years have also seen a tremendous expansion of the gambling industry, calling regulators into reviewing existing laws to…

Law ・ 13 February 2022

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Lower Deposit Limits for Swedish Players

Covid-19 has been the culprit of many restrictions over the last two years - gambling in Sweden is one of them. Weekly deposits at online casinos were capped at SEK 5000 from June 2020 to November 2021 in an attempt to control online gambling. While this was originally supposed to be a short-term measure, the cap was repeatedly extended due to the…

Covid ・ 21 January 2022

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BOS Opposes Stricter Online Casino Cap Plan in Sweden

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, known locally as Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), has warned the government against bringing back a deposit limit on online casino play. limit players' weekly online casino deposits to SEK4000 ($440.49) The Swedish Ministry of Finance launched a consultation Tuesday proposing a new measure…

Covid ・ 05 January 2022

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Will The Growth In iGaming During Lockdown Result in More Gambling Restrictions Long-Term?

Whichever way you look at it, the Coronavirus pandemic had some positive effects on the online casino industry worldwide. Although land-based casinos may have taken a hit on punters coming through the door when they were forced to close, this was made up for in the number of people who turned to iGaming in order to be entertained. There are several…

Covid ・ 16 September 2021

Gambling News

Belgium Approves Royal Decree for Gambling Player Protection

Last Friday, Belgium's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the'Royal Decree on Games of Chance and the Protection of Players' (1999). Belgium's Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, Vincent Van Quickenborne, proposed new draft amendments to Belgium's'Royal Decree on Games of Chance and the Protection of Players' (1999), and the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 27 July 2021

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Belgium to Cut Weekly Gambling Deposit Limits By 60%

Should a draft Royal Decree become law - and it is expected to do so - online gamblers in Belgium would only be able to deposit €200 per week per website. [Image: Shutterstock.com] If online gamblers in Belgium want to play for high stakes, they had better already have money in their accounts or enjoy some winning sessions, as their ability to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 July 2021

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Compliance for UK gambling businesses: What changed in 2020 and what to expect for 2021

As the world ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the online gambling industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of players, and as a consequence more compliance and fraud breaches, writes Sumsub co-founder Jacob Sever (pictured). The lockdown's imposed to halt the spread of the virus were a "recipe for disaster" for the gambling…

Industry ・ 19 January 2021

Times Of Malta

Will Belgium become one of the most regulated gaming markets?

Belgium was one of the first countries in the EU to regulate online gaming. In 2009 the gambling law was modified in order to accommodate and regulate online casinos and caused nine operators to bring their operations to the world wide web. In Belgium online licences are linked with land-based casinos, of which there are 10 in Belgium. Besides the…

Law ・ 25 November 2022