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How do Germany and the Netherlands’ new gaming laws compare to other European countries?

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Some European countries are ahead of others when it comes to gaming legislation. As Germany and the Netherlands prepare to introduce new gaming laws in 2021, here is a look at how their laws compare to other prominent European countries.

Germany’s New Gaming Legislation

As of 1st July 2021, sports betting, online poker, and online casino games will become legal in Germany. The states of Nordrhein-Westfalen and Berlin are currently finalising the legislation, which needs to be approved by all local state parliaments.

While that is good news for Germany’s online gaming industry, there will be significant restrictions placed on those gaming activities. For sports betting, bettors will only be able to wager on the final result or the next scorer of a game.

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There are some fantastic online casinos, such as Casumo.com, that provide table games and slots. But under the new laws in Germany, online slot games will be subject to a limit of €1 per spin, and they must be offered separately to table games. Also, before the laws come into effect, states in Germany will have the option to veto table games at online casinos.

 

The Netherlands’ New Gaming Legislation

At the 2019 Gaming in Holland Conference, the chairman of the Netherlands’ gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit, said a regulated online gambling market in the country would hopefully begin on 1st January 2021.

After many years of confusion and uncertainty in the Netherlands’ gaming sector, the new legislation will allow online casino operators to promote and provide real money games to Dutch people legally. Although online casinos are already available in the country, the majority are not specifically designed for a Dutch audience, which means they do not offer features like a Dutch language option.

The new regulations will enable online casinos with a valid Dutch audience to create their products for the local market. According to officials of the Dutch Gaming Authority, more than 100 candidates are expected to submit applications to obtain licenses.

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How do Germany and the Netherlands’ new laws compare to the UK?

The Gambling Commission regulates the UK’s gambling laws under the Gambling Act of 2005. Brits can legally wager on a wide variety of games and sports. Online and traditional casino games are legal, as is sports betting, lotteries, gaming machines, and bingo.

There are no restrictions for betting limits and types of sports bets, such as with the new German legislation. And all counties operate under the same central governmental laws. And unlike the Netherlands’ current rules, there are lots of online casinos specifically designed for a British audience. The primary gaming restrictions in the UK refer to age. Other than lotteries and football pools, where the minimum legal age to partake is 16, other gambling activities in the country have a minimum legal age of 18. In Germany and Holland, you generally have to be 18 to gamble legally.

 

How do Germany and the Netherlands’ new laws compare to Sweden?

Whether it is brick-and-mortar businesses or online gaming platforms, all gambling in Sweden is controlled by Svenska Spel. The company operates the only legal and licensed gaming site in the country. However, bettors are under no obligation to limit themselves to that single option. It is not a criminal offence to gamble online, regardless of the site that Swedes are using. The minimum age for legal gambling in Sweden, for every type of gambling activity, is 18.

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How do Germany and the Netherlands’ new laws compare to Denmark?

Like Sweden, the minimum age to gamble in Denmark is 18. Online and offline sports betting, bingo, lotteries, and online and offline casino games, are all legal in Denmark. The major gambling activities in Denmark are under the control of the largely-state-owned firm Danske Spil, which has operated in Denmark since 1948.

As of this year, licensed operators and other stakeholders in the gaming industries must comply with a new responsible gambling guide published by Spillemyndigheden. If the operators do not follow the rules, they face disciplinary action. The new guidelines include the requirement for online casinos to clearly advertise on their homepages that only players over the age of 18 are permitted to access their sites. Furthermore, online casinos must provide easy access for players to take an online test to see if they are addicted to gambling.

 

 

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EvenBet Gaming to Showcase Pioneering Poker Products at SBC Summit 2024

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EvenBet Gaming, a leading developer of online gaming software and solutions, is set to unveil its latest industry-leading poker platform update and exhibit its brand-new In-Store feature at the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon.

Launched at the beginning of September, the In-Store platform feature provides players with unprecedented access to perks directly from the lobby or poker table. Available benefits include Time Bank packages, Insurance Buying and Opponent Game Statistics, with each perk designed to enhance the player experience and drive revenue for EvenBet’s partners.

The EvenBet team will be located at Stand B820 and will outline the key aspects of the In-Store feature, as well as demonstrate the advantages of third-party casino game integration, revealing how operators can diversify their revenue streams.

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The provider is also set to announce a major update to its Poker Clubs platform in October, which will improve software flexibility and player engagement options.

EvenBet will kick off the summit by hosting an exclusive poker tournament on Tuesday 24 September, an invite-only event featuring C-suite executives from across the industry.

Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “The SBC Summit is one of the biggest events on the calendar for us, and this year it will be even better. We are heading to Lisbon with an even better team, and they are ready to explore an even better poker platform with our valued partners and prospective clients.

“We are also hosting a C-level poker tournament on the first day, which should be a lot of fun and give us an indication of who the best players are in our industry.”

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BetConstruct Unveils Last Battle: A Revolutionary Loyalty System for iGaming

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In yet another innovative move, BetConstruct has announced a brand new loyalty system that is set to transform player engagement and retention strategies for the company’s partners and iGaming platforms worldwide.

Named the “Last Battle” this system allows partners to tailor every aspect from loyalty cards to reward structures, creating a unique and immersive experience for their players.

How the Last Battle Works
At its core, Last Battle gamifies the player experience, allowing them to earn XPs (points) for completing actions such as account verification and wagering. The more XPs a player collects, the more levels and loyalty reward cards they unlock. Partners can customise each loyalty card and its exclusive rewards to suit different player segments.

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Two Editions to Choose From
Last Battle comes in two distinct editions, catering to both entry-level and advanced partners:

Model 1: Ready-to-Go
This edition offers a predefined loyalty tree with a fixed cost per player, making it ideal for partners looking for a simple solution. They can instantly integrate Last Battle into their platform, knowing exactly how much they are investing in player loyalty while enjoying effortless system management.

Model 2: Hero Edition
More suitable for established partners, the hero edition integrates directly with their CRMs, allowing full control over the loyalty system. They can also assign specific rewards to different player groups, enabling players to trade, gift, or sell their loyalty cards, and tailor every aspect of the engagement process.

Additional Features
• Boost Player Engagement: Players stay motivated with tiered levels and tailored rewards, driving them to return and play more.
• Maximise Retention: Dynamic loyalty cards keep users engaged, increasing their loyalty over time.
• Fully Customisable: Partners have complete control over loyalty cards, reward structures, and messaging, making it easy to create a system that aligns with their brand.
• Easy Integration: Model 1 provides a quick and seamless setup for operators looking for instant solutions.
• Advanced CRM Capabilities: Model 2 offers sophisticated loyalty management, allowing operators to create truly personalised experiences for their players.
• Player Marketplace: Players can trade, gift, or sell their loyalty cards within the platform, adding another layer of engagement.

With comprehensive features and a fully customisable nature, BetConstruct’s Last Battle is shaping up to be yet another game-changer offering from the company. More details and updates about the Last Battle are yet to be revealed, and it is currently live on BetConstruct’s platform.

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TaDa Gaming Gets Pulses Racing in Dynamic New Release Speed Baccarat

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TaDa Gaming, a leading provider of immersive casino entertainment content, is delighting baccarat fans and novices alike with Speed Baccarat, the latest addition to its portfolio of classic table games with a twist.

With just three outcomes – Player Wins, Banker Wins or a Tie – Speed Baccarat is a thrilling and intriguing game of chance but with added Multipliers to get players’ hearts pumping.

As in standard baccarat, players try to predict whose hand – Player or Banker – will win by having the value closest to 9 and, as always, TaDa Gaming has put its signature innovation on its version of 007’s favourite card game.

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Not only eight decks of cards excluding jokers, but the fastest gameplay per round keeps the excitement levels at maximum.

Speed Baccarat lives up to its name by upping the pace from traditional and other quick play baccarat slots, with players enjoying a suspense-filled 23 seconds per hand including the 10 second countdown before the bets are locked. No other speed baccarat slot plays out this fast and yet there is still more to come.

Click the lightning strike EX symbol on the screen to start the Lightning Bet Option. This requires an extra 50% of the wager value for an additional 1-5 cards to be drawn and a random Multiplier applied to each card, significantly raising the excitement levels.

Plus, in the Lightning Bet round, if any of the extra cards awarded a multiplier is then dealt in that hand, the card lights up for instant recognition and an extra Multiplier on the Lightning Bet’s cards is awarded. All additional multipliers will be added together when plural multipliers are triggered in the round being played.

Sean Liu, Head of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Delivering dynamic play is the driving process behind our Speed Baccarat release. We want all players to appreciate this traditional High Roller slot but with ramped up timing to make it ‘edge of your seat’ gaming that appeals across the board.”

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