News with news tags: Licensing

GiG Gets New Licenses and Enters the Spanish Market

GiG Gets New Licenses and Enters the Spanish Market Regardless of their size, online gambling companies are always searching for new markets to enter and conquer. Although Gaming Innovation Group and other companies usually expand outside of Europe, there are always countries within the continent requiring their services. Spain is the most recent market destination for GiG. Even though the internet allows for companiesRead More...

Swedish Gambling Authority Awards Its First Licenses

Swedish Gambling Authority Awards Its First Licenses The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has granted its first approved licenses, following in the footsteps of other major regulatory bodies such as the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. Well-known online casinos that received licenses to operate in the Swedish market include Betsson, Casumo, Bet365, and LeoVegas. 2019 has been an eventful yearRead More...

UKGC and CMA Actions

UKGC and CMA Actions Despite the laws that are meant to protect gamblers from unfair treatment, online gambling companies have found ways to disregard them. However, the UK Gambling Commission and the Competition and Markets Authority are actively working on enhancing the quality of the B2C formats, ensuring that reliable authorities regulate online casinos. Pursuing this direction, the commissionsRead More...

How the New Regulation Will Help Shape the Online Gaming Environment in Sweden

How the New Regulation Will Help Shape the Online Gaming Environment in Sweden Sweden is known for having a thriving online gaming industry, with some of the top global gaming brands originating from the country. However, until recently, the country was considered a "grey market" with weak regulations and little enforcement against offshore operators targeting Swedish players. Now, the Swedish Parliament has passed new regulations unanimously, aiming toRead More...