The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has taken decisive action against Versus Odds BV, a Curaçao-based operator, by banning the company from offering gambling services in Sweden without the necessary licence. This decision, which was made on 2 January 2025, has immediate effect and comes as a result of a thorough investigation into the operator’s website, fortunepanda.com....
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The Regulatory Risks Facing Crypto Payment Gateways in Germany
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iGaming News, Laws
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GGL Fights Illegal Gambling in Germany
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ECA tackles illegal gambling across Europe
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Surveillance Tools in the German Gambling Market
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Malta’s Corporate Governance Rules for New Companies
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Legal Implications of Cryptocurrency Transactions in Curacao
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Legal Complexities of Using Crypto in Financial Transactions
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Malta’s Director Eligibility Rules for Company Formation
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The Impact of Data Protection Laws on Germany’s Digital Economy
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AML Compliance in Online Gambling
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GamCare Sees Record Calls for Gambling Support
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GGL Progress and Challenges in Gambling Regulation
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The Compliance Obligations Facing Crypto Payment Gateways in the Isle of Man
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EGBA Urges Reform of Austria’s Gambling Laws
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