Poker in the News — Weekly Round-up for October 19, 2018
Pokerstars’ Debut New Southern Europe Championship
With guarantee of over Euro 10 Million
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) in the News — Weekly Round-up for October 19, 2018
Malta Gaming Authority Warns Off Illegal Operators
Only Malta-licensed operators may offer gambling services from Malta
Israeli Court Orders ISP Blocking
Tel Aviv District Court orders blocks on three illegal online gambling sites accessing local online gamblers
ECA Backs Clarion’s Code Of Conduct (Update)
Industry supports exhibitor representation code
Spanish Lawmakers Put Gambling Advertising Restrictions On The Table
Proposals similar to existing tobacco law
Paddy Power Betfair To Enhance Responsible Gambling Dynamic
Romania-based "Alpha Hub" is a partnership with local tech companies
UK Gambling Industry in the News — Weekly Round-up for October 19, 2018
GambleAware Endorses Gamban
Gambling app and website blocking software
Sheriff Gaming In The News Again
Principals face jail if convicted of illegal gambling, money laundering and tax evasion
Paddy Power Betfair To Pay £2.2M Penalty Package After Responsible Gambling And Money Laundering Failures
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has, today announced that Paddy Power Betfair are to pay a £2.2m penalty package for “failing to protect customers and stop stolen money being gambled.”
Ireland Will Double The Betting Tax In 2019
Minister for Finance - Paschal Donohoe - revealed the price hike on Tuesday the 9th of October during his 2019 Budget speech, stating: “In the area of betting, the Government’s priority has been to level the playing field by extending the tax to remote bookmakers and exchanges.”