ECA Calls Out Unlicensed Online Providers
ECA Vice-Chair Prof. Dietmar Hoscher has delivered a keynote on the challenges of illegal online gambling and the need for strong national actions
Te European Casino Association Vice-Chairman, Prof. Dietmar Hoscher, has called for action against unlicensed online operators and advertising
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On the occasion of the 12th Conference of the European Association of the Study of Gambling (EASG) on Malta, ECA Vice-Chair Prof. Dietmar Hoscher gave a keynote on the challenges of illegal online gambling and the need for strong national actions. As Hoscher highlighted, relevant case law and secondary legislation at EU level clearly underline the principle of subsidiarity and requirement for national licenses for the legal provision of online gambling services without mutual recognition.
Despite the successes of some countries in stopping illegal gambling, the available data shows that the provision of illegal online gambling is on the rise in many EU countries where the issue is not yet sufficiently tackled. Te continued provision of unlicensed online gambling services has led to an undermining of consumer protection measures, regulatory efforts at national level and puts tax contributions and funding for good causes at risk. Tere is also a threat of links to organised crime and money laundering in connection with illegal online gambling.
Reacting to these challenges, Hoscher argued in his keynote that: “Policy-makers, regulators and all stakeholders involved need to join forces and
Kiron goes live with Isle of Man licensed gaming operator, 138
Isle of Man
Virtual games specialist Kiron Interactive has agreed a deal to supply its full portfolio of products to the UK and Isle of Man-licensed Gaming Operator, 138. Te Asian casino and sportsbook operator, which is now also focused on the U.K. and global emerging markets, will benefit from Kiron’s fully hosted and managed turnkey virtual sports betting solution.
Teir RGS features an innovative player interface and extensive fixed-odds betting on virtual sports such as football, horse racing and greyhound racing, ensuring maximum engagement and entertainment.
stop the provision of illegal online gambling. Tis requires strengthened enforcement of national gambling legislation through blacklists, IP blocking and payment blocking, as well as cooperation with online platforms and intermediaries. Tere is clearly a need and willingness to cooperate between regulators, the licensed gambling industry and other stakeholders to effectively tackle the issue.”
Te EASG conference came ahead of the annual conference of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) in Copenhagen, Denmark where these issues will also be on the agenda. In addition, the ECA has published a position paper on illegal gambling, as well as a report on the “Use and effectiveness of enforcement measures against unlicensed gambling operators in Europe.”
Te European Association for the Study of Gambling is a think tank at the intersection of academia, industry, regulators and politics that organises the conference every two years with experts from across the globe. Besides the conference, the association also conducts research projects to support sound policy- making in the area of gambling. Prof. Hoscher is also a board member of the EASG.
Steven Spartinos, CEO of Kiron Interactive, said: “
138.com boasts a wealth of experience in Asia and that’s sure to prove important now they are live with their new platform in the UK and other markets. We are delighted to be working with them. Our RGS offers a wide range of sports such as football, various forms of racing and even winter sports, all of which are sure to prove popular with players across a wide range of markets.”
Darren Howland, Head of Product at
138.com, added: “Kiron not only offers some of the most realistic virtual sports content on the market, but also a considerable number of betting options to sit alongside its offerings.
138.com is very excited about the addition of Kiron’s Virtual content to our platform and we believe that the variety and realism that it brings, will appeal greatly to our players.”
Poland
Gaming operator Cherry Online Polska, a subsidiary of Cherry AB, is launching PZBuk, a new sports betting brand in the Polish market. Te name translates as ‘Te Polish Bookmaker,’ in line with the names of major Polish sports associations. Lahcene Merzoug, CEO of ComeOn said: “Our Polish sports betting licence allows us to launch one of the first brands in the Polish gaming market. PZBuk will be a brand that we fill with exciting and intuitively simple content and will be a good addition to the Polish market.”
PZBuk.pl (Polskie Zakłady Bukmacherskie) offers sports betting both pre-match and in- play, and is clearly designed for Polish customers. Cherry Online Polska is the ninth operator to be licensed in the Polish market, and one of three companies receiving a licence following the introduction of new regulations.
Kevin McGowen, Chief Executive of Les Ambassadeurs Club, said: “We believe that Evolution is the only Live Casino provider able to deliver the unique Les A experience online. We are confident that the online offering from Evolution will truly replicate the feeling of playing at Les A and meet the demanding standards of VIP players.”
UK – BetConstruct has announced that its Live Casino software has met the stringent remote gambling and software technical standards of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. Holding an international accreditations for compliance with a range of ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming and gambling industries, GLI has tested and certified BetConstruct Live Casino software and its live studio.
This certification will allow BetConstruct to bring its in-house live dealer casino games to operators in the UK upon receipt of a respective licence from the UKGC. As part of the ongoing international strategy, BetConstruct will be adding further certifications and licensing to its portfolio. As for now, one of the company’s goals is strengthening of positions in Europe and Scandinavia with licences of new products in the UK and Malta, and complete packages in Denmark, Sweden, and Italy to be secured.
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UK – Evolution Gaming has signed an agreement with Les Ambassadeurs Club, one of London’s most distinguished gambling clubs to operate a Mayfair Salle Privée Live Casino studio within the venue and also install Dual Play Roulette and Baccarat ‘convergence’ tables on the club’s gaming floor.
The Salle Privée, which will be located behind the scenes at Les A’s No. 5 Hamilton Place, Mayfair address, will comprise a mixture of Baccarat and Roulette, which will be made available as a B2B service to selected online Live Casino operators.
According to Evolution, the online Salle Privée will operate just like a real Mayfair Salle Privée and offer the highest levels of one-to-one service, choice and flexibility for VIPs. Tables will be available on- demand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and players will be able to request change of dealer, shoe or ball, and to dictate the pace of each game round.
The Dual Play Roulette and Baccarat tables, meanwhile, will allow club members in the actual venue and members online to play and wager in the same games at the same tables on Les A’s gaming floor. By playing remotely on smartphone, tablet or desktop alongside on-premise players at the same table, online players will be able to enjoy the unique ambience of Les A.
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