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Sports betting is back in Albania after a five-year absence since a ruling took it out of the market in 2018. The ban of regulated gambling, with the exception of state-sanctioned casinos, was signed into law by Prime Minister Edi Rama and his Socialist Party five years ago with the aim to put the brakes on Albanian organised crime. However, …

The Ministry of Justice and Security of the Netherlands has launched a consultation on applying ‘play limits’ as a mandatory requirement of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act). The consultation seeks insights and feedback on KOA protections endorsed by Legal Protection Minister, Franc Weerwind, who leads the Dutch government’s ongoing review of the KOA Act, which initiated the Netherlands’ regulated …

Cyprus has announced that it is launching the National Self-Exclusion Platform (NSEP) as part of the country’s Safer Gambling Strategy 2022-2025. Spearheaded by the National Betting Authority (NBA), the scheme will deliver added protection for customers of the rapidly growing Cypriot gambling market.  The main safeguard is allowing players to opt in for self-exclusion so that they can control their …

PIN-UP.TECH, part of the international ecosystem PIN-UP Global, has announced that it will take anti-fraud processes to a ‘new level’ using its own ML/AI models. According to the company, routine checks are now performed automatically, taking into account all available transaction data. In a statement, the firm cited effective risk management as being one of the most important factors for …

Flutter Entertainment has put pen to paper with BetConstruct for the integration of the latter’s gaming offerings to the Betfair International platform.  Thanks to the new partnership, Flutter – which has a presence in more than 20 regulated markets through its portfolio of brands such as Betfair – will be able to continue its strategy of supplying players with safer …

The government of Peru seeks a new President to lead the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT). The development comes following the removal of incumbent Eduardo Sevilla Echevarría, whose tenure was terminated yesterday by MINCETUR, Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. MINCETUR issued an update signed by Minister of Trade Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar detailing that …

Sky Bet has linked with Incentive Games, as the operator looks to tap into the igaming industry and free to play games to elevate player engagement. As a result of the collaboration, the operator will launch Match 5 as the firm looks to elevate the crossover from igaming to sportsbook. John Gordon, CEO and Co-Founder of Incentive Games, said: “We’re incredibly …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has arrested 12 people on suspicion of illegal online gaming operations. With the conclusion of a month-long investigation, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO, Alejandro H. Tengco, announced that the suspects were apprehended in Parañaque City with the help of the National Capital Region Police Office and the cybercrime unit of the Philippine National Police. …

The government of Kazakhstan has authorised amendments to the Tax Code that will require all licensed gambling operators to report on the wagering activities and profiles of Kazakh citizens.   A mandate that was approved by the Mazhilis (Parliament) in November has been imposed as of 12 February 2024, and will require Kazakh gambling operators to submit direct customer reports to …

In an update to shareholders, Betsson Group has revealed two new acquisitions aimed at strengthening the operator’s presence in the Dutch market.  The first company that is now under the wing of Betsson is Holland Gaming Technology Ltd, which holds a Dutch casino games licence and operates the goldruncasino.nl and goldruncasino.com domains.  Holland Power Gaming B.V. is the second – …