Regulation
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Trademark Registration Process for Gambling Operators
In the gambling industry, the brand is the operator’s face – the element players interact with every time they visit a website or a gaming hall. Registering a brand as a trademark (TM) secures exclusive…
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What You Need to Know to Open a Gambling Venue in Ukraine (Part 2)
As of October 2024, the Ukrainian gambling market included 10 licensed land-based casinos, 15 slot machine halls, 26 online casinos, 3 online poker platforms, 6 online bookmakers, and 1 land-based bookmaker. The five-year reform that…
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Cybersecurity Trends in 2025: Key Developments and Threats
Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a political instrument, with countries forming alliances to protect themselves in the digital domain. In today’s interconnected world, products and services linked to the online environment must be secure by design.…
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ATAD 3 – Directive for Combating Shell Companies
The European Commission published the draft directive on December 21, 2021. A year later, in December 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution proposing certain amendments. However, the EU Council is not obliged to accept…
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What is a Gambling Tax?
The gambling industry is a significant contributor to national budgets in many countries, with taxation playing a crucial role in regulating and controlling the sector. In some jurisdictions, gambling taxes reach as high as 50-60%…
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Why Online Gambling Operators Need a License
In the fast-growing online gambling industry, obtaining a license is more than just a legal requirement—it’s a crucial step toward building a sustainable and reputable business. While some operators may be tempted to bypass regulation,…
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Licensing Features of Gaming Clubs
In the past, when gambling was widely permitted, casinos and gaming clubs operated freely. However, today, such establishments can only be opened in designated gambling zones. For those already experienced in the gambling industry, navigating…
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What Should a Lawyer Know First
One of the oldest professions in the world is a lawyer. Competent specialists who are well-versed in jurisprudence have been needed in the past, are needed today, and will be required in the future in…
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SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator: Largest Content Hub Certified in Brazil
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, the largest content hub in the iGaming industry, has secured Brazilian certification, becoming one of the first in the market to achieve this milestone. Regulatory rules for iGaming come into effect…
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UK Gambling Laws Fit for the Digital Age
The UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently issued a command paper titled “High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age”. Presented to Parliament by the Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC MP…
