Spanish online gambling companies have been told to avoid taking advantage of problem gamblers during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. On Tuesday, Spanish media reported that the Council of Ministers had prohibited online gambling advertising for the duration of the country’s lockdown period. This aims to “prevent bookmakers
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Online gambling operators in Latvia have warned the government that they may face multiple lawsuits because of the temporary ban on the country’s online gambling activities. The ban has been enforced due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The head of LIAB (Latvian Association of Internet Gambling), Janis
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US industry group iDevelopment & Economic Association (iDEA) has urged States to allow online gambling operations within their respective jurisdictions. iDEA emphasised that allowing conventional casinos to go online will help them avoid incurring major losses. With bricks-and-mortar casinos dwindling in popularity anyway, this might not be a
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As is the case with every industry, the iGaming and online gambling news world is witnessing unusual times right now. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has literally brought all global economies to a temporary halt. Here’s a quick iGaming and online gambling news round-up from across the world
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Members of Parliament in the UK have asked online gambling providers to impose a temporary betting cap of GBP 50 per day during the Coronavirus crisis. The MPs make up a cross-party group that examines gambling-related harm in the industry. In a letter sent to UK stakeholders,
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