EU Lax on Tackling Unlicensed Gaming EMEA
Te European Casino Association has released a statement railing against EU countries for their lack of enforcement against unlicensed online providers
Unlicensed online gambling providers are getting too much of an easy ride from the European Union according to the ECA
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TANZANIA – Taxes collected from gaming companies in Tanzania are expected to grow by 18 per cent in the financial 2017/18 due to an increase in the number of entities involved in the sub sector. The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT), the regulator for sports gaming, has projected growth from which the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) could harvest Sh39 billion up from Sh33.6 billion collected in the last financial year.
The acting director general of GBT, James Mbalwe, said that the number of gaming companies had increased from five in past three years to 26, hailing such a trend as a huge growth. "We are optimistic of increased revenues as currently there are four foreign and local companies that have shown interest in Tanzania. All the processes have already been completed with only a few issues remaining to be ironed out. We're optimistic that in the next year they will begin their operations" he said.
Investors are now more interested in sports gaming than casinos due to online betting that has brought services closer to the player, he said, adding that in the last financial year revenues from sports betting hit Sh7.8 billion. Once a leader in the gaming sector, casinos brought in Sh400 million. However, Mr Mbalwe was quick to add that casino gaming was also doing well in the market in spite of the rapid growth in sports betting.
LUXEMBOURG – CERTUS Technologies is pleased to announce that Ali Civile joins the company to enhance the team in the role of VP-Sales. Ali brings 23 years of experience in the gaming
industry, mainly in Europe and Latin America and with a successful track record.
Kurt Quartier, COO Certus said: “Having worked with Ali very closely over the years, I am extremely pleased to have her join the team. Ali will be tasked with driving the market penetration of The Connected Casino by Certus’. Ali’s solution-finding approach and customer-oriented focus will play a major role in growing CERTUS to be the leading provider of marketing-driven gaming solutions.”
Ali Civile added: “I have been fortunate to accompany leading companies during their peak performance periods and I feel lucky today to be part of Certus at the launch of such an innovative solution for the industry. I look forward to discussing ‘The Connected Casino’ approach with our customers during ICE 2018, in London.”
Ali started her gaming career back in 1994 when she helped IGT establish in Latin America. She later joined IGT Europe.
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According to a statement released by the European Casino Association (ECA), providers of online gambling services are continuing to target jurisdictions without the mandatory licence in the respective country.
It is estimated that up to 50 per cent of total online gambling revenue is generated in countries where the respective operator does not hold the required licence. Despite tools being available to national policy-makers to tackle this issue through strong and effective enforcement, many countries seem to lack the political will to tackle this issue.
Tis was confirmed in a recent survey run by the European Casino Association (ECA) on the use and effectiveness of enforcement measures against unlicensed gambling operators in Europe. Te survey looked at the different enforcement measures in place among EU countries. It highlighted that while effective measures are in principle available, they are often not used and best practices in their implementation are not shared between EU countries. Te survey demonstrated that the most effective enforcement measures against
Spain
Orenes Group, has been given approval from the Department of Urbanism and Environment to start construction of a new home for its casino licence in Murcia. It will transfer its existing licence in the Rincón de Pepe Hotel to a new facility covering 11,600sq.m over three floors by the end of 2018. Te new venue, Gran Casino Murica, will have a ground floor dedicated to the casino and will include a sports betting space, a gaming machine zone and a live table zone. Tere will also be an outdoor terrace of 200 sq.m and an events centre for concerts and shows. Te new building will also have two basements that will occupy 7,000sq.m for warehouses and an underground parking with 190 spaces. As well as increasing the leisure offer, the transfer to this northern location is expected to expand the casino’s target market to bordering provinces such as Alicante, Albacete and Almeria.
unlicensed gambling providers are advertising blocking, IP blocking and blacklisting of unlicensed operators.
For the licensed industry it is clear that EU countries need to wake up to the growing issue of unlicensed online gambling providers across Europe. Te status quo of unlicensed providers targeting EU countries being tolerated should be considered unacceptable. Te ECA therefore calls on national policy-makers and regulators to put in place strong and effective enforcement measures, such as those identified in the report.
Te continued toleration of unlicensed gambling operators providing their services in EU countries has led to substantial issues. Such operators at times lack responsible gambling measures and do not pay taxes in the target country, comply only with low-regulatory regimes and represent an unfair competition to the licensed and regulated national gambling operators. Above all, this is not in line with the current legal situation. EU member states can set their own proportionate gambling policy, which has been repeatedly confirmed by the Court of Justice of the European Union.
N. Ireland to launch public consultation on casinos
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is once again looking at the potential of introducing casinos with Belfast City Council carrying out a public consultation into a casino costing £300m. Te consultation will ‘determine a corporate position in relation to the development of an entertainment and casino complex and extended licensing hours in Belfast.’
Two leading casino groups are believed to have been discussion with politicians
concerning a hotel, restaurant, bar, water park and casino development.
UK operator Rank, owner of the Grosvenor and G Casino brands is known to have shown an interest in the development.
Consultation documents said: "Tere has been interest shown by international investors in developing an entertainment and casino complex in Belfast. It is the role of the NI Assembly to decide on any changes to the law governing both casinos and licensing hours. Tese are dealt with on a regional basis and fall under the responsibility of the Department for Communities."
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