The Kansspelautoriteit has directed licensed operators to remove betting markets on own goals, citing heightened risks linked to match manipulation. The decision follows a targeted review of sportsbook offerings in the Netherlands and reflects the regulator’s growing focus on safeguarding sporting integrity within the regulated gambling environment....
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Lithuania imposes fine on Amber Gaming for gambling violations
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GGL continues domain blocks despite court ruling
Germany's gambling regulatory framework has undergone significant transformation in recent years, particularly with the implementation of the State Treaty on Gambling 2021 (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021, GlüStV 2021). This legislation marked a...
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Italy’s gambling marketing laws facing EU court review
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