The recent growth of online casino sites in the UK means that popular companies have taken advantage of advances in technology to offer customers the most convenient experience possible. One of the most important features to ensure a seamless gambling experience is the integration of various payments methods, and Apple Pay is an increasingly popular...
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UK gambling rule changes: How will they affect players? – London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
In November 2024, the UK Government announced that they will be bringing a statutory levy on profits from online gambling; while also introducing a limit to the amount a player can stake on a single spin of a slot game. This change is a welcome one for UK players, offering further protections for vulnerable gamblers...
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Colombia lawmakers reject new tax on online gambling
The Colombian government’s plans to introduce a 19% VAT on online gambling platforms have been cast into uncertainty following the rejection of the broader budget financing proposal by Congress. The tax reform was a key element of the country’s proposed 2025 General Budget, which aimed to raise COP9.8tn (around $2bn) in order to bridge fiscal...
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How Cryptocurrency is Revolutionizing Online Betting: Insights for Investors and Enthusiasts
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! The whispers are turning into roars. Artificial intelligence isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s the revolution reshaping every industry on the planet. From driverless cars to medical breakthroughs, AI is on...
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Gamban founder calls for horse racing to be excluded from affordability checks
Matt Zarb-Cousin, the co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, has called for horse racing to be exempt from the UK’s new affordability checks. In August, the Gambling Commission launched its financial risk checks pilot, which triggers more extensive checks for a player when their monthly deposit hits £500. This measure will be adapted...
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An American Idol: Online Sports Betting | Mike Sabo
Rampant Sports Gambling Is a Stain on Our Country America’s love of sports gambling will not be going away any time soon. Its devastating consequences have been well-cataloged—from apps that use morally dubious tactics to ensnare gambling addicts to the industry draining vast sums of money from the lower classes and the poor. Those who...
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Gambling.com Group acquires OddsJam in $160m deal
Gambling.com Group has inked a deal to acquire Odds Holdings, the parent company of OddsJam, in a strategic move to broaden its footprint in the online gambling industry. The deal, valued at up to $160m, includes an initial payment of $80m, with the potential for an additional $80m contingent on Odds Holdings’ performance through 2026....
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An In-Depth Exploration of Ethereum Casinos: Pioneering the Future of Online Gambling – Bleeding Fool
As digital currencies continue to dominate the financial landscape, Ethereum casinos have emerged as a revolutionary force in the online gambling industry. Harnessing the power of blockchain technology, these platforms deliver a unique gambling experience characterized by privacy, transparency, and rapid transaction speeds. Ethereum, the cornerstone of this transformation, enables users to transact with...
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Promoting healthier youth by addressing the risks of online gambling and gaming – Kick-off meeting of new project in nine EU countries – Pompidou Group – www.coe.int
The first meeting of the Advisory Group of the Project “Promoting the mental health of children and youth by addressing the risks of online gambling and gaming” took place online on 13 December 2024. Started on 1 October 2024, this new project will support the national authorities of Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland,...
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Cordish contradiction: Company lobbies against online casino in LA, but says it will play if legalised
A day ahead of the opening of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) in New Orleans, Louisiana lawmakers began educating themselves about online gambling. At a Louisiana state legislature Senate Judiciary B Revenue and Fiscal Committee hearing today (11 December), a sea of land-based casino operators threw their support behind legalising igaming....
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Popular online casinos eyed for taxation at the capitol
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Online sports betting has been legal for some time now. It’s iGaming that has lawmakers trying to figure out how to make money off these popular products. One is the Stake, the online gambling platform that has celebrity partnerships as high up as Drake himself. State law has not caught...
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U.S. online gambling losses to surpass $1 trillion by 2028, group says – UPI.com
Gambling is legal in some form in more than 80% of the nearly 200 nations around the globe. Photo by niekverlaan/Pixabay Dec. 11 (UPI) — Experts are saying that losses to online gambling in the United States will surpass the $1 trillion mark in the next few years at the expense of American consumers. U.S....