Regulation
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Restrictions on Promoting Gambling in Various Countries
Gambling legislation often regulates not only gambling operations but also their marketing and advertising. These rules vary significantly across countries. Below is an updated overview (as of 2025) of what is allowed or prohibited, including…
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Asian Gambling Markets in 2025 – Regional Overview
Asia remains one of the most attractive yet challenging regions for global gambling operators. Home to 60% of the world’s population and many fast-growing economies, the continent offers enormous potential for the gambling industry. However,…
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What it really takes to go legal in iGaming
Compliance is not an option. It’s also not easy. To get an idea of the journey that developers take to go legal, the experts from Slotegrator Academy talked to crash game developer Aviatrix. This is…
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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…
