Tag Archives: Morten Ronde

Danish Spilreklamenævnet rules against Mr Green on Christmas complaint

Danish regulator strengthens sports integrity remit with UULS membership

Denmark’s Gaming Advertising Board, Spilreklamenævnet, has made a decision regarding a complaint concerning a Mr Green advertisement shown in December 2020 before a family TV show. The complaint in question revolved around a commercial for the William Hill-owned online casino operator shown before the family entertainment Juleønsket Christmas programme on the TV2 network.  A majority decision by Spilreklamenævnet ruled against …

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Costello: ‘Swedish limits aren’t for player protection, they’re just pure politics’

SBC News Costello: ‘Swedish limits aren’t for player protection, they're just pure politics’

Recognised as one of igaming’s most lucrative marketplaces, conditions in Sweden have been drastically altered following the government enforcing a series of wagering and deposit restrictions. The safer gambling measures were instantly criticised by licensed operators as well as the country’s regulator. The panel discussing ‘the fallout from Sweden’ at the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital weighed in on developments. …

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EGBA advertising code receives Danish Online Gambling Association backing

SBC News EGBA advertising code receives Danish Online Gambling Association backing

The European Gaming and Betting Association’s (EGBA) new code of conduct for responsible advertising has gained further backing after being endorsed by the Danish Online Gambling Association (DOGA). DOGA becomes the third national gambling association to publicly endorse the EGBA’s code, following counterparts in both Belgium with the Association of Gaming Operators and the Netherlands’ Speel Verantwoord. “The gambling industry …

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Sky Bet’s Affiliate Hub closure due to ‘increasingly tough enforcement stances’

Affiliate updates

Sky Bet’s decision to close its affiliate hub has been the hot topic of the week in online betting and gaming and it’s one which will get great scrutiny at next week’s Betting on Sports Conference. The closure of Sky’s affiliate programme has the potential to send ripples throughout the industry on several levels, which is why the issue will …

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Danske Spil’s Jens Nielsen heads the sportsbook session at #boscon2017

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The Head of Sportsbook session featuring Danske Spil’s Jens Nielsen, Mr Green’s Enda Gaffney and Vladimir Dratsjov from Olympic Entertainment Group (OlyBet) will provide an explosive start to the ‘Leaders in Betting’ track at Betting on Sports 2017 (12-15 September). Kicking off the first full day of #boscon2017 in the main auditorium at Olympia Conference Centre (13 September), the trio …

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IMGL brings prestigious Masterclass to Betting on Sports 2017

SBC News IMGL brings prestigious Masterclass to Betting on Sports 2017

The International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), the most important international gaming law firm association, is bringing one of its international Masterclass sessions to the Betting on Sports 2017 conference held on 12-15 September. Members of the IMGL will be speaking on a panel discussing regulation and liability management panel on Wednesday 13 September afternoon and hosting a Masterclass the next …

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EC allows Denmark to open up bingo & horseracing markets as Danske Spil loses market monopoly

SBC News EC allows Denmark to open up bingo & horseracing markets as Danske Spil loses market monopoly

The European Commission (EC) has permitted the Danish government to open up its online bingo and horseracing wagering markets, ending the monopoly position of state-owned gambling operator Danske Spil. The Danish government, in accordance with European Union business laws, wants to liberalise its bingo and horseracing markets. The government had asked the EC for a review of its draft laws …

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