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Norwegian regulator calls for complete rethink on rules relating to the sector

“Through such a re-regulated licensing model, the Norwegian authorities will ensure a much higher degree of channeling for gambling in Norway,” Norway’s Minister of Culture Abid Raja initiated a consultation to review the convergence of the country’s Lottery Act, Gaming Act and Totalisator Act into a single legislative structure. Last month those proposed amendments were sent to the European…

“Love is Not Tourism” movement asks Philippines IATF to lift restrictions on foreign nationals

‘We are not ready. We’re not saying that it is not going to open, we’re just saying that this is a gradual process.’ – Cabinet Secretary   Recently, there has been a voice in the Philippines calling for the removal of travel restrictions for foreign prospective spouses. This call came from the ‘Love is Not Tourism’ movement.…

Cambodia National Assembly nods draft casino law

The law was adopted almost unanimously, gaining 114 votes out of the 117 Cambodia’s long awaited draft law on commercial gambling has been approved by Cambodia National Assembly, and will now be signed into law by the King of Cambodia. 

Australia’s NSW Government to introduce cashless poker machine cards

Gamblers must register a card issued by the state government and transfer money to it before playing poker The New South Wales government of Australia plans to implement a new gambling policy reform. All gambling machines in the state will use gambling cards issued by the state government. In other words, cash gambling will not…

Nouv iGaming services for iGaming operators

NOUV has established a team of experts who can collectively provide a one stop shop service for all regulatory and financial management advisory services for iGaming operators The growth of the igaming industry worldwide is an undeniable success story. Malta was one of the front-runners in allowing this sector to grow through robust and innovative regulatory…

Federal judge orders no jail time for PokerStars founder

Isai Scheinberg was fined $30,000 for charges of an indictment filed in 2011 where he allegedly conducted operations in violation of UIGEA After nearly ten years, the portion of the case involving PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg has been settled and Scheinberg has been fined $30,000 for his role in running an illegal internet gaming business in the US. Scheinberg was…

Two year comeback: Albanian govt’ approves return of casinos

With this decision, the prime minister is undoing the gambling ban imposed two years ago Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama went for a complete U-turn when it comes to casino regulations in Albania. At the beginning of last year, only one company was allowed to operate a casino in Albania. The monopolist was Apex-al/Adria Entertainment…

Live table games allowed to reopen at Alberta casinos, Canada

Alberta declared casino tables safe to reopen in consultation with Health Canada and Alberta Health Services On Thursday, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Deena Hinshaw declared that table games are now safe to reopen at casinos and racing entertainment centers, with health and safety measures outlined in place, as reported by Global News.  

Delays for Ireland’s own gaming regulator

Complications delay the legislation allowing Ireland to have its own gaming regulator to 2021 

Czech lawmakers to ban all slot machines in Prague

The government will allocate money from other areas within the council’s budget to make up for the US$17.7m loss in tax revenue  Prague City Hall, the governing council of the Czech Republic capital, is drafting an amendment to the Gambling Decree, to ban the operations of slot machines by next year.  According to the bill, video lottery terminals and slot machines may…