New gaming regulations and gaming authority in France The French government introduces a new gaming regulation that will enter into force on 1 January 2020, ahead of the privatization of the state-owned gaming and lottery company FDJ. The new rules give FDJ the exclusive right to gamble for money in France, both physically and online. […]
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New online law for Germany, significant restrictions
Germany has proposed a new gaming law for online gaming that would, among other things, allow casinos. Still, the law contains restrictions that have not previously been seen in re-regulated markets in Europe. It reports the industry site iGamingbusiness on Wednesday. A re-regulation of the German gaming market was introduced on January 1 2020. However, […]
The Netherlands approves new gaming law for online gaming
The Dutch Senate voted in favour of the new online gaming law. The law entails a long-awaited re-regulation in the Netherlands. The new law is expected to enter into force at the earliest during the third quarter of 2020, at the same time as license applications can be submitted. Gambling tax will be applied at […]
EGBA demands clear laws for online gambling in Europe
More and more countries around Europe are setting stricter laws and regulations for online gaming, but through the internet, it is possible to play across national and team borders. Therefore, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) now requests in a letter that the European Commission should develop a regulatory framework that clarifies and standardizes […]



