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😱Fear and astonishment in Chile🇨🇱: an online platform impersonated the state lottery Paid Members Public
😱Fear and astonishment in Chile🇨🇱: an online platform impersonated the state lottery The state lottery, "Polla Chilena de Beneficencia," was impersonated by a clone called "Polla Casino." Legal action has been initiated against this fraudulent platform. ▶️The fraudulent platform used the corporate identity of the original
🔝Thailand🇹🇭and France🇫🇷consider legalizing casinos to stimulate the economy Paid Members Public
🔝Thailand🇹🇭and France🇫🇷consider legalizing casinos to stimulate the economy The gambling industry—both land-based and online—generates significant revenue, prompting several countries to explore ways to tap into this economic potential. ➡️ In Thailand, only state-run lotteries and horse racing have been officially permitted so far; all other forms of
👻Double standard detected🇷🇺: Sberbank found a way to transfer money to Europe Paid Members Public
👻Double standard detected🇷🇺: Sberbank found a way to transfer money to Europe Reporters from The Bell discovered that it’s possible to transfer money by card number, bypassing sanctions and SWIFT. ➡️ A Sber operator confirmed that it’s possible to send money abroad — through intermediaries — in amounts of up to
📣Ukraine 🇺🇦: Newly established regulator PlayCity blocks 824 illegal online casinos Paid Members Public
📣Ukraine 🇺🇦: Newly established regulator PlayCity blocks 824 illegal online casinos According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the State was losing up to 10 billion hryvnias (239,355,800 USD) annually due to the black market in gambling, making the fight against illegal casinos one of the priorities of the
💣Russia 🇷🇺: NSPK to reduce interbank fees for betting operators and lotteries starting tomorrow Paid Members Public
💣Russia 🇷🇺: NSPK to reduce interbank fees for betting operators and lotteries starting tomorrow This measure, although unexpected, responds to strong industry lobbying after profits dropped. ➡️ For major operators (with a turnover of at least 40 billion rubles per quarter), the rate will be reduced from 2% to 1%. ➡️ The interchange
👀New Zealand 🇳🇿moves to regulate online casinos: only 15 licenses will be available Paid Members Public
👀New Zealand 🇳🇿moves to regulate online casinos: only 15 licenses will be available Although the relevant legislation is still under development, the regulator has already received interest from several companies. ➡️ Licenses will be issued through a competitive process, with only 15 available slots. Applicants must meet a set of regulatory
💯 Google agrees to host regulated Brazilian🇧🇷betting apps Paid Members Public
💯 Google agrees to host regulated Brazilian🇧🇷betting apps Google Play will offer applications for betting, gambling, and fantasy games. However, operators must have a valid license in Brazil to advertise via Google Ads. ➡️ Background: Betting operators had previously appealed to the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting within Brazil’s Ministry
⛔️Argentina🇦🇷: Proposal to Double Online Gambling Tax in the Capital Paid Members Public
⛔️Argentina🇦🇷: Proposal to Double Online Gambling Tax in the Capital 🔴Argentina operates under a federal system of government, meaning many legislative matters are handled autonomously by each province and the capital city. ➡️In this context, Buenos Aires is considering increasing the tax on online slot machines and sports betting from