A multimillion-pound levy on all sports betting is being considered by Labour with the revenue ploughed back into grassroots sports. Some of the funds would also be used to tackle problem gambling. The proposal is set out in a new “sport for all” document issued by Harriet Harman, the shadow...

SERVIÇO DE INSPEÇÃO DE JOGOS O Serviço de Inspeção de Jogos (SIJ) é um serviço integrado no Turismo de Portugal I.P., sendo responsável pelo controlo e fiscalização da atividade do jogo. O SIJ detém autonomia técnica e funcional, competindo-lhe a fiscalização da exploração e prática dos jogos de fortuna...

Massachusetts voters will have an opportunity in November to repeal a 2011 law legalizing gambling, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled on Tuesday, casting uncertainty over a years-long effort to bring casinos to the state. The question came before the court after Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley sought to block...

Police have smashed an illegal betting syndicate in Macau for allegedly taking the equivalent of US$645 million in bets on World Cup matches. It’s believed to be the biggest ever raid on an illicit football bookmaking racket in the Asian casino capital, according to police. The gambling ring used...

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The Portuguese Council of Ministers has announced that it has approved the text of a draft bill which would liberalize its online gaming market. A few days ago, the government reserved time in the parliamentary calendar for a debate on the proposals before the end of the current legislative...

The day after the news of Amaya’s deal to buy the Rational Group was announced, its Spanish subsidiary REEL Spain, Plc received licenses to offer Blackjack and Roulette from the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ). Since Full Tilt does not operate in the Spanish regulated market, it...

Portugal’s government finally looks to be complying with demands from the Troika responsible for its bailout, and has signaled its intention to present new gambling laws to parliament. The government has used a procedural rule that allows it to book parliamentary time for a debate on the subject before...

TABLE OF CONTENTS … 1. Prevention2. Risk management3. Information gathering4. Investigation5. Disciplinary Proceedings & Sanctions6. Substantive law Annexe …  Specific Recommendadtions to Combat Match Manipulation REDE DE RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL ...

UEFA and the European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reinforcing the fight against match-fixing in European football. The memorandum was signed today at the House of European Football in Nyon by the President of UEFA, Michel Platini, and the Director of...

SUMÁRIO Delegação de competências – Direção do Serviço de Inspeção de Jogos TEXTO Torna-se público que o Conselho Diretivo do Turismo de Portugal, I. P., deliberou, através da deliberação INT/2014/1608, de 12 de fevereiro de 2014, ao abrigo do disposto no n.º 6 do artigo 21.º da Lei n.º...

A new Royal Decree published at the end of April spells out the responsibility regulated gambling operators in Spain have for complying with money laundering laws. Before winnings in excess of €2,500 can be paid out, operators must confirm the player’s identity by checking copies of identity documents. DGOJ...

Enfield council successfully prosecutes poker den operator for money-laundering as number of illegal gambling clubs grows At least 10 illegal poker dens have been forced to close down as local authorities, backed by the Gambling Commission, have turned tough. Now, in the latest skirmish between the illegal poker world...

SportAccord’s Global Programme to Stop Match-Fixing in Sport aims to raise awareness about what is responsible sports betting behavior and aims to help you to stop match-fixing from destroying your career and your sport. The manipulation of sports results or ‘match-fixing’ refers to the irregular influencing of the course...

SUMÁRIO Criação da equipa multidisciplinar – projetos informáticos de jogo TEXTO Os estatutos do Instituto do Turismo de Portugal, I. P., aprovados pela Portaria n.º 321/2012, de 15 de outubro, preveem que, para o desenvolvimento e acompanhamento de projetos e ações temporárias de caráter tático e estratégico, em função...