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Betting odds slashed for Michel Barnier to become next European Commission President
27 March 2019
Betting markets are indicating increased probabilities of Michel Barnier becoming the next President of the European Commission President with his betting odds being slashed by nearly a third since November...
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EGBA publishes overview map of Europe's online gambling licensing regimes
21 March 2019
Online gambling is a highly regulated sector. To operate and provide their services in EU countries, EU established gambling operators need to possess many licenses. While in the past, either...
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EGBA reacts to new Irish gambling bill
21 March 2019
On 20 March the Irish Cabinet approved the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019, which is part of a legislative package to regulate gambling activity in Ireland, including for the...
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EGBA calls for online gambling licensing system, end of monopoly in Finland
20 March 2019
Finland is one of only three EU member states which currently does not have, or is not on the path towards, a licensing system for online gambling. The other two...
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Lack of EU betting rules is gambling with online players’ safety
14 March 2019
With more than 20 percent of EU gambling now taking place online, regulations must catch up to avoid failing the millions of EU citizens who bet online. Whether it’s...
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EGBA reacts to Norway's new payment blockings
19 February 2019
The Norwegian Gaming Authority has banned payment transactions with six gambling companies, which it says are operating “illegally” within its territory, the Times of Malta reports. The regulator has ordered...
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