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As the inaugural Leaders in Compliance Conference draws closer, another high-level speaker has been confirmed to speak at the event. Corinne Valletta, General Counsel Betsson Operations, will join Dr. Birgit Bosch, Director of Group Compliance, Tipico, and Ewout Keuleers, General Counsel, Unibet, to discuss the latest and most pressing compliance challenges in Europe’s regulated gambling […]
Philippines Achieves GGR in 2024 hit PHP410 billion (£5.51 billion/€6.56 billion/$7.16 billion), comfortably ahead of PHP329 billion in the previous year. This represents a new annual record for the Philippines. Alejandro Tengco, chairman and CEO of gambling regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), revealed the figures yesterday (18 March) during a keynote address at this year’s […]
The Central Gaming Bill has passed the second reading recently by the Nigerian House of Representative. The Bill is aimed at creating a comprehensive and harmonized regulatory framework for online and remote gaming that transcends state boundaries and extends beyond the country’s borders. One should recall that the Supreme Court few months back ruled in […]
The Ghana Gaming Commission has announced plans to clamp down on betting companies operating near schools and religious institutions, citing concerns over their impact on minors and vulnerable groups. Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo, during a familiarization tour, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to enforcing zoning regulations and ensuring compliance within the industry. He stressed that gambling […]
7777 gaming unveils its partnership with MaxBet, a prominent figure in the Romanian gambling scene. This partnership broadens 7777 gaming impact in Romania while extending its offering of certified games across the region. With a diverse portfolio of 100 certified games for the Romanian market, 7777 gaming offers a wide range of options tailored to […]
The African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) and the Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa (AGRA) have, on the 14th of February, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and harmonize gambling standards across Africa. As the gambling sector in Africa continues to grow, the need for consistent standards has become increasingly apparent. A unified […]
Shocking new figures have revealed Australians lost more than $32 billion to gambling in 2022/23, up $8 billion on just five years earlier. Gambling reform advocates say the horrifying numbers make the case for reform even more urgent. Analysis from the Queensland Treasury has found total gambling losses nationally for 2022/23 were more than $32 billion, […]
Doha – Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa launched a strong criticism against Russian sports betting operator 1XBET, highlighting concerns over currency drain and irregular activities during a meeting of the Finance and Economic Development Committee at the House of Representatives on Friday. Lekjaa emphasized that these betting companies are siphoning billions in foreign currency while […]
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) party is mobilising efforts to support the Remote Gambling Bill to overhaul existing fragmented and monologue gambling laws. Led by Toby Chance, the party’s representative in the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry & Competition Committee, the DA is now looking to leverage its newly-gained power to gain insight into its proposed Remote Gambling Bill that will […]
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has introduced a groundbreaking gambling policy aimed at tightening regulation, increasing tax revenue, and addressing the social risks associated with gambling. The move marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to managing its rapidly growing gambling sector. The new policy comes months after the RDB assumed oversight of gambling […]
