Early this year, the Czech Republic adopted new gambling laws after a thorough overhaul of its existing legislative framework. The country was among several member states to have been scolded by EU authorities for failing to implement gambling legislations that comply with the union’s laws and Directives.
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5 August, 2017
How UK’s General Election Changed Gambling Industry’s Dynamics in 2017
Industry analysts believed that a triennial review of UK’s gambling industry, due for March 2017 release, and a December 2016 decision of the country’s government to treat freeplays used by UK-facing operators to acquire and retain players could trigger a new wave of merger and acquisition activity in the sector in 2017.
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31 July, 2017
Simon Boss wons his Second Poker EM Casino Velden Main Event Title
The Poker EM, one of Europe’s most prestigious live poker festivals to be taking place on an annual basis, was completed last night at the Austrian Casino Velden. As one could expect, the €2,700 Main Event was the concluding tournament and the one to attract the greatest attention.
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26 July, 2017
Brasil | Prohibition of Bets on International Sites to Prevent Evasion
A proposal is being prepared in the Senate to prohibit the use of debit and credit cards as well as electronic money when the purpose is online betting.
