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H2 ギャンブルキャピタルとのパートナーシップで欧州ギャンブル・ベデニング協会（European Association of Gambling and Bedenking：EGBA）が 12 月 11 日に掲載した情報によると、欧州のオンラインギャンブル市場は 11％増加し、2017 年の 200 億 In 2018, the euro game revenue (GGR) became 22. 2 billion euros in 2018. This data shows the constant prosperity of online gambling in the EU. In accordance with new information compiled in 2018, the members of EGBA are equivalent to 16. 5 million intensive buyers, producing 5. 41 billion euros in GGR online gambling, and actually the total scale of the EU online gambling market. It is equivalent to 24 %. Everyone's data collection is the information of the EU online gambling market as a whole and the information of the EGBA member company, and the number of information on market prices, games, sports, buyers, licenses, and claim compliance information. EGBA gives a resolution of 121 online gambling in BET365, Betsson Group, GVC Holdings PLC, Kindred Group PLC, MRG, Zeal Network, and EU20.

EU: EGBA publishes the Winter edition of its Online Gambling Focus

Last year, some states have new measures on advertising-gambling, so they should refer to the rights, so ads will be the theme of this winter problem in our online gambling. 。 In addition, advertising can convey whether the company is actually likely or the product and services of the available customers, and one of the main advantages of advertising gambling is the EU. It is thought that the buyer will be facing the buyer to what gambling operators have permission. Thus, advertising gambling is at the risk of targeting no n-adult gamblers and reaching other vulnerable sections in the population. The problem is how to balance the appropriate balance: Gamblin g-oriented adjustable Website In order to create a serious advertisement, it is considered to be considered seriously. And do not seduce young people to gambling. In this issue, we are doctors, BRAFFIT Z-Stigma's research in this field, the role of sponsors in sponsor that expresses his consideration of the latest notcingham Tren t-research institute, the European Sponsor Association (ESA). I am satisfied to get the ingredients.

National developments

Austria: Austria prepares to give casino scandal probe sweeping powers

Austrian parliamentarians have set up a foundation for giving a wide range of investigative permissions to new parliamentary committees to compete with corruption scandals, which are shaking Vienna's political world. The Austrian Economic Crime and Corruption Prosecutor (WKSTA) has a possibility that bribery, illegal political funding, the largest company Austria's largest company and its billionaire Johan Graphs will change the government's gambling method. In relation, we are investigating 11 people. At a special meeting of the Austrian National Assembly held on November 26, members of the parliament were issued by members of the Diet for clerks and slander related to WKSTA surveys, and were angry beyond the political scope. 。 Austria's Finance Minister Eduardo Müller attended the House of Representatives and vowed his sincerity and his intention to cooperate in the investigation.

Belgium: Lottery chief criticised for privatisation remarks

Yanni Hajek, the CEO of Belgian National Lottery Management Company Loterie Nationale, is accused of commenting on the possibility of privatization of stat e-owned companies. Belgian media is Haekk to see if Lotry will repeat the privatization of France's Gamble Business, Franviane de Jew, who has become one of the most successful IPOs in Europe in 2019 in Europe. I asked. Hajek stated that he had a personal opinion that the "partial privatization" of the Belgian national lottery like the FDJ could be "a great opportunity for Belgian investors." Hajek's statement was criticized by Vice Prime Minister Alexander Dekuru, the Belgian liberal party, "Open VLD," reminded Rotley's CEO that he was not a private company but a public asset.

Czech Republic: Government prevails in Casino Kartac court case

The Prague District Court's First Court has ruled the Czech government in a lon g-term court struggle with a lan d-based casino cadino cartician about online roulette. The trial began in 2006 and requested the Ministry of Finance to allow domestic online roulette play. The demand was rejected, despite the adoption of online gambling rules in 2016 and the market opened in 2017. With this refusal, the Casino Caltouch has claimed interest to the ministry, a lost profit of 6. 09 billion CZK (22077 million yen / 270 million euros / $ 299 million). The court had previously pointed out that the lost profits were completely assumed and rejected the claim.

Denmark: Government raises igaming tax in 2020 budget

The Danish government plans to raise taxes paid by the country's licensed gambling operators to 28% of gross gaming revenue, which it says will ultimately raise 150 million Danish kroner (£17. 1 million/€20 million/$22 million) in new tax revenue. The increase will take effect in 2021, and the tax rate will be up from 20% of gross gambling revenue that has been in place since Denmark opened a regulated online gambling market in 2012. This comes after the government found that the taxes on betting and online gambling are lower than those imposed on land-based casinos and slot machines. Casinos will pay a 45% tax on wins and losses, plus a 30% tax on wins over 4 million Danish kroner. Slot machines are subject to a 41% GGR tax, plus 30% for restaurant machines on revenues over 4, 000 DKK, and a similar tax for gaming halls on revenues over 250, 000 DKK.

Denmark: Regulator to enforce deposit limits from January 2020

The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has announced a number of updates for the certification of online casinos. As of January 1, 2020, deposit limits will become permanent. From this date, purchasers will have to set monthly, weekly or daily deposit limits. These settings were first proposed in a draft executive order published in January this year. In addition to new regulations on gambling advertising (such as limits on spending and betting amounts for players eligible for bonus offers), licensees had to provide information on their support for problem gamblers and provide a link to ROFUS's self-exclusion base data in the country.

France: Senate approves shift to GGR tax for gambling

The French Senate passed the 2020 budget, which included an amendment to calculate gaming tax based on gross gaming revenues (GGR) instead of turnover. The bill will now move to the National Assembly, where the amendments must be ratified before the budget is passed. The shift to a turnover model will result in changes to tax rates: horse racing betting will be taxed at 19, 9% of GGR, sports betting at 33, 8% and online poker at 36, 7%. Additionally, government payments will be based on redemptions rather than turnover, which will result in changes to tax rates: horse racing at 6, 8% of GGR, sports betting at 10, 7% and online poker at 4, 1%.

Germany: European Commission opens state aide investigations into possible advantages for public casinos operators in Germany

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the special tax regime for municipal casino operators in Germany is in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission has also opened a separate in-depth investigation into specific measures for municipal casino operators operating in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In Germany, municipal casino operators (Spielbankunternehmen) are subject to a fixed tax regime that replaces many other taxes, such as collective, income and commercial taxes. The Commission received numerous complaints from companies operating in the gaming sector about the peculiarities of this special tax regime and the guarantees that municipal casino operators have in place to remain profitable. The aim of the official investigation is to ascertain whether this special tax regime has created an unfair financial advantage for municipal casino operators in the form of a lower tax burden compared to the general tax regime.

Germany: Hesse say no sports betting licence applications received

The Minister of the Interior of the German state of Hesse said the operator had not applied for a federal sports betting license and warned that the company would take immediate action if it continued to operate without certification. Minister Peter Voigt said that operators must stop offering sports betting for the time being until their license applications are evaluated by the Darmstadt Regional Council (the municipal governing body). However, Voigt said that the council has actually been accepting licenses for several months, and operators have not yet submitted their own applications. Operators must submit these orders by the end of the year. "We therefore strongly warn operators that as of January 2020, sports betting is subject to authorisation and (unauthorised) offers will no longer be tolerated," Voigt said.

Ireland: Bingo backdown – Government changes its new gambling laws after protests outside Dáil

The government was forced to amend the latest gambling law to allow bingo hall operators to pay out larger prizes. The new law wanted to ensure that bingo hall operators could not pay more than 50 percent of the revenue generated from admission fees. However, the government was forced to make an awkward retreat and yesterday evening supported the opposition's adjustments to the bill. The restoration was made by Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny, supported by Deputy Leader of the Home Office Dennis Naughten. A vote was then held after Home Office Minister David Stanton said he would not replace the bill. However, the result was that the government supported Kenny's amendments. The gist of the legislation was that bingo-operators working on behalf of charities would not be subject to the minimum 25 percent of the charity's bailout money.

Latvia: Online gambling operators to get protectionist help in 2020

Online gambling in Latvia: Adjustable bazaars continue to see double-digit growth as the government prepares to block unlicensed online gambling competitors. According to information released a little while ago by the Latvian Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Authority (IAUI), in the nine months to September 30, gambling operators made 237. 1 million euros. Of this, more than 171 million euros came from slot machines, a 9% increase on last year, while profits from gaming tables amounted to 12. 7 million euros, a minimum of 3%. From January 1, both verticals are expected for a significant increase in taxes as governments increase pressure.

Malta: Gaming industry looks forward to the ‘swift’ implementation of the Moneyval report

Despite the savings of Malta's commitment, the European Igaming (IGEN) Network said it is substantially waiting for the "satisfactory completion" of the Sunmanebaru report, the appointment of the Council of Europe and the unwitting investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. In a statement at the start of the week, Igen noted that the unusual actions that have taken place in Malta over the past few years, resulting in a tumultuous fortnight, are causing "serious and growing anxiety for the igaming industry, both internationally operating and based in Malta." "Like almost everything else, our industry thrives at the expense of sustainability, inaccurately demanding the great stereotype of the primacy of collegial laws that govern the states in which we operate," the network said.

Netherlands: Dutch Lower House adopts motion banning pre-watershed gambling advertising

The House of Representatives has recently passed a prohibition of gambling advertising between 06. 00 and 21. 00. Lottery advertisements and sponsorship during broadcasting are excluded from this criterion. Proposals aimed at giving the Sports Association a veto of giving the veto of which sports event operators can provide betting will be revised and voted on Thursday. Gambling advertisements have been provisionally withdrawn to exclude roll models and influencers under the age of 25, and may be voted on Thursday. At this time, there is no doubt that the modified form of alternatives will gain a majority of support.

Netherlands: Speech by KSA’s René Jansen at Gaming in Holland event, 17 December 2019

First of all, thanks to Willem Van Allt, and this afternoon will be voted for 10 bills on gambling. In my opinion, I am planning a majority vote on proposals to expand the time frame of marketing videos. Kanspelautoriteit (KSA) wants to be a visible colorless and transparent organization. That's why I always use these functions like Breakfast Party in Amsterdam. I will always inform you about the latest trends in the enforcement of the Remote Gaming Law, especially the license application that almost everyone will apply.

Netherlands: Regulator to prioritise age verification

Prior to the introduction of the approval gambling system in 2021, Dutch operators, who do not recognize the age of players, are at risk of listing them as "malicious gamblers." KSA, the Dutch gambling authorities, has announced that online gambling companies that do not recognize the age of members until the end of the registration procedure will be given priority from early 2020. When the online gambling department has been established in Japan in January 2021, there is a risk of fine and substantial blacklists. KSA says that only a fair confirmation method can be used for the age test. KSA states in the statement that "if the age cannot be confirmed before the registration procedure is completed, lon g-term effects will remain." < SPAN> The House of Representatives has recently passed a motion to ban gambling advertising between 06. 00 and 21. 00. Lottery advertisements and sponsorship during broadcasting are excluded from this criterion. Proposals aimed at giving the Sports Association a veto of giving the veto of which sports event operators can provide betting will be revised and voted on Thursday. Gambling advertisements have been provisionally withdrawn to exclude roll models and influencers under the age of 25, and may be voted on Thursday. At this time, there is no doubt that the modified form of alternatives will gain a majority of support.

Norway: Amended payment ban to come into effect in January

First of all, thanks to Willem Van Allt, and this afternoon will be voted for 10 bills on gambling. In my opinion, I am planning a majority vote on proposals to expand the time frame of marketing videos. Kanspelautoriteit (KSA) wants to be a visible colorless and transparent organization. That's why I always use these functions like Breakfast Party in Amsterdam. I will always inform you about the latest trends in the enforcement of the Remote Gaming Law, especially the license application that almost everyone will apply.

Sweden: Gambling participation drops to 60% in 2019

Prior to the introduction of the approval gambling system in 2021, Dutch operators, who do not recognize the age of players, are at risk of listing them as "malicious gamblers." KSA, the Dutch gambling authorities, has announced that online gambling companies that do not recognize the age of members until the end of the registration procedure will be given priority from early 2020. When the online gambling department has been established in Japan in January 2021, there is a risk of fine and substantial blacklists. KSA says that only a fair confirmation method can be used for the age test. KSA states in the statement that "if the age cannot be confirmed before the registration procedure is completed, lon g-term effects will remain." The House of Representatives has recently passed a prohibition of gambling advertising between 06. 00 and 21. 00. Lottery advertisements and sponsorship during broadcasting are excluded from this criterion. Proposals aimed at giving the Sports Association a veto of giving the veto of which sports event operators can provide betting will be revised and voted on Thursday. Gambling advertisements have been provisionally withdrawn to exclude roll models and influencers under the age of 25, and may be voted on Thursday. At this time, there is no doubt that the modified form of alternatives will gain a majority of support.

Sweden: Regulator sets out illegal gambling strategy

First of all, thanks to Willem Van Allt, and this afternoon will be voted for 10 bills on gambling. In my opinion, I am planning a majority vote on proposals to expand the time frame of marketing videos. Kanspelautoriteit (KSA) wants to be a visible colorless and transparent organization. That's why I always use these functions like Breakfast Party in Amsterdam. I will always inform you about the latest trends in the enforcement of the Remote Gaming Law, especially the license application that almost everyone will apply.

Sweden: Regulator says most Swedish penalties still unpaid

Prior to the introduction of the approval gambling system in 2021, Dutch operators, who do not recognize the age of players, are at risk of listing them as "malicious gamblers." KSA, the Dutch gambling authorities, has announced that online gambling companies that do not recognize the age of members until the end of the registration procedure will be given priority from early 2020. When the online gambling department has been established in Japan in January 2021, there is a risk of fine and substantial blacklists. KSA says that only a fair confirmation method can be used for the age test. KSA states in the statement that "if the age cannot be confirmed before the registration procedure is completed, lon g-term effects will remain."

Switzerland: Comlot adds more unlicensed operators to Swiss blacklist

Norwegian gambling regulatory authorities LotteritilSynet actually approved on January 1, 2020 to prohibit payment to businesses that do not have a license in the jurisdiction. The prohibition of payment to gambling operators who do not have a Norwegian license was introduced in 2010, but according to LotterITILSYNET, these companies have 6 billion Norweglone every year (£ 515 million/£ 592 million. Estimated is underway within $ 659 million). Norwegian banks don't pay attention to the fact that they have similar transactions, according to the sentence of the supporters of LotterItilsynet, the unlicensed operator uses other parties to avoid these measures. I have all the opportunities to mask the payment identity.

United Kingdom: Consultation on Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland

The latest release of Sweden's research, which has a place specialized in the role of gambling every year, has actually been found that the state of the state of the state of the state has decreased six points last year. A survey conducted by the Novus Survey Expert, which was commissioned by the State Regulatory Authorities, said that 60 % of adults said they had actually gambling for the past 12 months. This is 16 % less than 2018, 66 % less than 2013, when the first selection survey was conducted. In October, Novus interviewed 1, 600 adults living in Sweden. 45 % of respondents said they had actually gambling in the past month, and 31 % of them had gambling in the past week. In addition, 21 % said they had gambling more than a year ago, 17 % said they had never gambling, and 2 % did not know what they did. 。

United Kingdom: French gaming giant makes play for National Lottery

Sweden's gambling (Spelinspektionen) has announced his own strategies to strengthen the preventive measures against illegal contractors and fight unauthorized gambling work. SPELINSPEKTIONEN does not provide the same stereotypes as defending the player every time it is needed for licenses, so for the country, for the country, for the country, for the country. He said that the government has the ability to give tax revenue. As a result, regulators prioritize gambling in Sweden in the future, focusing on legal options. However, in fact, the regulator accepted that the brand was not considered a clear definition that the brand was active among Swedish players, and he considered the aspect of the highly possible violation. 。

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