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British Columbia clamps down on money laundering with new Gaming Control Act

British Columbia has announced a new Gaming Control Act for 2026, seeking to clamp down on money laundering and fraud. Coming into effect on April 13, 2026, British Columbia’s Gaming Control Act will update the existing regulatory framework and introduce … Continue reading

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Why Homeowners Are Paying More Attention To Contractor Credentials

Homeowners used to assume a handshake and a business card meant the person standing in their driveway was qualified. That confidence has been fading. People are more cautious now, not out of fear, but because big-ticket home projects demand transparency … Continue reading

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Bingo goes old-school in Denmark with new license for walkie-talkies and local radio

The Danish Parliament is considering a bill that would introduce a new bingo license for playing using walkie-talkies and local radio. The new license, announced on Tuesday (December 2), would allow operators to run bingo games via walkie-talkie and on … Continue reading

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Gaming Corps announces UK partnership with Buzz Group

Gaming Corps has officially announced a partnership with Buzz Group, as stated in a recent press release. The company, based in Sweden, is expected to take Buzz Group to new heights and feature some of Gaming Corps’ titles, including 3 … Continue reading

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Australia’s credit card gambling ban reduces spending but fails to lessen harm

After Australia’s ban on credit cards for online gambling, the policy proved effective — just not in reducing gambling-related harm. With credit cards banned for use in online gambling for over a year now, since June 2024, new research shows … Continue reading

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Chesapeake Police hunting for information on gambling machine theft

The Chesapeake Police Department has been hunting for any information relating to a gambling machine robbery. The City of Chesapeake issued a plea for information or for individuals to come forward in a convenience store case covering the 1000 block … Continue reading

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IBIA and PFA Canada launch match-fixing prevention training for Canadian soccer players

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and Professional Footballers Association Canada (PFA Canada) have announced a preventive training program to safeguard against potential match-fixing and betting breaches. The Canadian Soccer Players’ Association has announced the successful completion of a second … Continue reading

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Paddy Power announces extension to World Darts Championship sponsorship

Paddy Power has announced that it will continue to sponsor the PDC World Darts Championship through until 2031. The bookmaker began sponsoring the biggest event in professional darts ahead of the 2023 edition, following on from names such as Cazoo, … Continue reading

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Gibraltar MP suggests UK gambling tax hike could impact its online gaming sector

An increase in UK gambling taxes could directly and indirectly affect Gibraltar’s public revenues, a government minister from the British Overseas Territory has warned. In a ministerial statement, by the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Hon. Nigel Feetham KC … Continue reading

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Unibet slapped with massive $4.6M fine for duty of care failures

The gambling authority in the Netherlands, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has fined Optdeck Service Limited (which offers games of chance under the Unibet brand name) a major €4,000,000 ($4.6 million) fine. This mega fine is due to the company not … Continue reading

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