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Dutch Regulator Expects to Issue 35 Online Gambling Licences

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The Netherlands Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is expecting that it will have to grant around 35 online gambling licences, after its iGaming regulation comes into force.

KSA said it expects to receive around 40 licence applications, many of which will come from international operators, when the Remote Gambling Act comes into effect on April 1.

The regulator has stated this in its annual report 2020, alongside key requirements for licence holders, and the additional powers granted to the KSA to tackle illegal gambling activities.

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The report reaffirmed the importance for operators to abide by the parts of the Remote Gambling Act concerning addiction prevention and consumer protection.

Notably, all operators must check players against the “Cruks” self-exclusion database, as well as providing the Control Database (CDB) with their own data captured from games, allowing the KSA to carry out remote monitoring of game systems. Cruks and the CDB went into construction in 2020, with follow-up actions still required in the early months of 2021 to make the systems operational.

An extension of the gambling levy will also be used to set up an Addiction Prevention Fund, with proceeds being used to provide anonymous treatment of gambling addiction, and research prevention and treatment.

KSA also revealed in the report that it made €8.2m in gambling taxes in 2020, up 12.3% plus €644,000 from fees, down 41.5%.

The report also mentioned licensing data for slot arcades, where the KSA granted 43 permits in 2020 and denied nine. A further 10 applications were withdrawn while seven applications were approved after changes were implemented.

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KSA added that there was a decrease in online gambling web traffic throughout 2020, which it said was due to sports cancellations.

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Bragg Gaming Group to Attend the 2024 iGB Live in Amsterdam

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Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, is set to showcase its top tier content and technology solutions at iGB Live 2024, taking place from July 16-19 in Amsterdam.

Powering leading iGaming brands in The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Croatia, Bragg is a leading PAM provider in The Netherlands with approximately 30% market share. The company offers modern and adaptable tech stack designed to meet complex regulatory requirements and enable the rapid deployment of custom, localised PAM solutions.

iGB Live is an exhibition and conference covering iGaming, including player acquisition, dedicated payments, sports betting, compliance, affiliation and binary/financial events. The IGB Live 2024 will unite operators, affiliate programmes and partners worldwide.

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Ocean Casino Resort Launches Cardless Gaming Feature

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Guests at Ocean Casino Resort, a premier luxury casino destination known for state-of-the-art gaming, now have an easier and more convenient way to play. The resort launched Cardless Gaming, an all-new, fully integrated mobile experience, available via the Ocean Casino Resort Mobile App. Debuting as a first for New Jersey, this feature is designed to put the entire resort’s experience at guests’ fingertips as a one-stop-shop.

“The Ocean Casino Resort Mobile App takes our gaming experience to a new convenient level for avid gamers and fun-goers by providing a cardless option directly to the palm of their hands. By continuously adapting to evolving player preferences and utilizing advancing technology, Ocean solidifies its reputation as the premier gaming experience on the East Coast,” John Forelli, SVP and Chief Information Officer for Ocean Casino Resort, said.

The elevated player experience begins by logging into the Ocean Casino Resort Mobile App. Under “Account,” guests can scroll down to the “Cardless Gaming” section to select play slots or play table games. For table games, the final step is to simply present the QR Code to the dealer or Pit Boss. For slots, players have to select “Cardless Login” on the machine’s display and scan a QR Code to connect and card-in. Physical cards will continue to be accepted for those who prefer it, and in the near future players will also have a Cashless option to utilize. Ocean Casino Resort’s mobile app can be downloaded via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Ocean presents an unparalleled gaming experience, complete with three high-limit slot (The Cove) and table games venues (The Loft and High Limit Table Games), two guest lounges for Ocean Rewards cardmembers, as well as pathways and wayfinders throughout the casino floor for guests to easily navigate between games. Ocean’s high-energy casino features exclusive ocean views, 1750 of the most exciting slot machines and 125 action-packed table games across 135,000 square feet of gaming space.

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Flutter Entertainment Announces Two New Appointments to Board of Directors

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Flutter Entertainment announced the appointment of Christine M. McCarthy and Robert R. (Dob) Bennett to the Board of Directors, effective July 30, 2024. Ms. McCarthy will sit on the Audit Committee and Mr. Bennett will serve as a member of the Risk and Sustainability Committee.

“Christine and Dob’s extensive experience in the entertainment industry will be an invaluable asset to Flutter as we continue to extend our leading position as a global online sports betting and iGaming provider. We look forward to welcoming both Dob and Christine to the Board as non-executive directors and benefitting from their unique perspective and industry knowledge,” John Bryant, Chair of the Flutter Board, said.

Ms. McCarthy is an accomplished entertainment executive and held several senior leadership positions at The Walt Disney Company during her tenure, most recently as a Strategic Advisor. Prior to this, she served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She joined Disney in 2000, as Senior Vice President and Treasurer, and also served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, Alliances and Treasurer, prior to her role as CFO. She currently serves as a director of The Procter & Gamble Company and is the Chair of its Audit Committee and is a director of FM Global and the Chair of its Finance Committee.

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Mr. Bennett is the Managing Director of Hilltop Investments LLC, a private investment company. Previously, he served as President of Discovery Holding Company, a media and entertainment company and as President and Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, at Liberty Media Corporation. Before that, Mr. Bennett worked at Tele-Communications Inc. and The Bank of New York. He currently serves as a director of HP Inc. and Liberty Media. Previously, he served as a director of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., Sprint Corporation, Demand Media Inc., Discovery Holding Company, Liberty Interactive Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation.

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