i-Gaming Legal

IMGL European Regulator of the Year 2012

Guido Schluetz of Schleswig-Holstein

An Irish licensing regime draws nearer

The Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, announced on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, that the Irish government has agreed to his proposal to start work immediately on new legislation to modernise Irish gambling laws.

Regulation and Black Friday in 2011: what will 2012 bring?

Regulation was the overriding flavour for the online gambling market in Europe in the year just ended.

Dutch Gaming Authority installed ahead of opening up remote gaming market

On December 20, 2011, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal regarding the introduction of the Gaming Authority. The new independent regulatory body will be operational as of April 1, 2012, and will make enforcement of the Dutch gaming regulations much more effective.

A brave new gaming world in Greece

Gambling is an important sector of the Greek economy and this fact was even acknowledged in antiquity.
Greece has an infrastructure for gambling tourism and casinos and it is viewed by many as the best spot for casinos in Europe. Online gambling grew in Greece during the past 15 years and it allegedly supports 24 per cent of the online casinos on the internet.

Cyprus - under construction

Cyprus was considered the island of Venus in antiquity due to its shape that resembled the goddess’ symbol. Even today, though the devastating invasion of 1974 created an occupation zone of 37 per cent of the republic’s land, the Cypriot economy is thriving even in times when the global economy faces a severe financial crisis.