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Comtrade Gaming continues to power Superbet via iCore platform

SBC News Comtrade Gaming continues to power Superbet via iCore platform

Comtrade Gaming will continue to supply its iCore platform to Superbet after agreeing a strategic partnership extension. As part of the current arrangement, the iCore platform is used by Superbet’s sportsbook to power its primary market operations across both Romania and Poland. Steven Valentine, Comtrade Gaming’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “At Comtrade Gaming, we are extremely pleased to continue our …

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Norway’s Lottstift to gain internet blocking powers under govt-backed legislation

Norway Kindred court battle

Norwegian policymakers remain steadfast in their mission to prevent consumers in the country from accessing overseas betting firms, with new legislation proposed to parliament. The Ministry of Culture and Equality has introduced a Bill to the Storting legislature that would make amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, specifically by bolstering the powers of the Lottstift regulator. Should the changes be …

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René Jansen to end KSA chairmanship in 2024

SBC News René Jansen to end KSA chairmanship in 2024

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that René Jansen will not stand for reappointment as Chairman of the Netherlands gambling authority. This afternoon, KSA informed that Jansen, who’s tenure expires on 1 October 2024, “has chosen not to stand for reappointment because he will reach retirement age at the end of 2023.” KSA has alerted Franc Weerwind, Minister for Legal Protection, of …

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KSA scan showcases changed make-up of Dutch gambling 

KSA, Netherlands/Dutch gambling authority

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands has published its ‘2022 Market Scan’ tracking the performance and regulated activities of the Dutch gambling market.  The report highlights KSA’s primary observation that the “opening of the online gambling market has had an impact on the land-based market, evident from current trends and data presented by the  Gambling Market Scan of …

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PokerStars confirms Norway exit for ‘commercial reasons’

Norway Kindred court battle

PokerStars has become the latest operator to confirm its exit from the Norwegian market.  Last week, the company began proceedings, informing Norwegian customers of its pending departure. The online poker room will cease its offering on 26 October.  The flagship poker room of Flutter Entertainment is joining competitors bet365, Kindred, ComeOn, and Betsson in withdrawing from the market.  PokerStars confirmed …

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betPARX to ‘significantly grow business’ with new SlotMatrix deal

SBC News betPARX to ‘significantly grow business’ with new SlotMatrix deal

SlotMatrix has announced a multi state casino aggregation deal with existing US partner betPARX. The EveryMatrix Group-owned company will provide the operator with a comprehensive library of games from “tier one” suppliers, instantly presenting its players with the latest content. Once live, Malta-headquartered SlotMatrix will become betPARX’s leading igaming content aggregator across New Jersey, Michigan as well as Pennsylvania (once …

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Brigid Simmonds: Levy consultation must protect vital RET contribution third sector parties.

SBC News Brigid Simmonds: Levy consultation must protect vital RET contribution third sector parties.

Brigid Simmonds (OBE), Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has urged the government to guarantee the funding of third sector organisations in its consultation of a mandatory levy on problem gambling harms. Announced yesterday by DCMS, an eight-week consultation has been launched to gather stakeholder insights on the structure, management and oversight of a fixed levy collecting funds …

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Andrew Rhodes: Bold ideas needed to combat ‘shared threat’ of illegal gambling  

Andrew Rhodes, UKGC

 Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has stated that combating illegal gambling should be an arena of collaboration and forming best practices for all regulatory counterparts. The statement was made by Rhodes as the keynote speaker of this year’s International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR) Conference (16 October, Gaborone, Botswana).  Opening his address, Rhodes cited: “The …

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Blue High House faces KSA enforcement for unlicensed activity

KSA, Netherlands/Dutch gambling authority

BetOnline operator Blue High House has been penalised by the Dutch Gambling Authority (DGA), the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) for operating without a licence. The firm has been issued ‘an order subject to a penalty’, essentially meaning a cease and desist order from offering games of chance. Otherwise, it will be subject to a penalty of €43,000 per week, with a maximum …

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BOS backs new credit protections for Swedish consumers

SBC News BOS backs new credit protections for Swedish consumers

Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s online gambling trade association , has endorsed  proposals to strengthen consumer credit protections and new safety protocols regarding risky lending and over-indebtedness as proposed by Ministry of Justice. The planned changes include tightening rules around consumers being offered and given credit that they do not have the financial means to repay, in addition to establishing a debt …

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