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A quick look at the online poker scene – from Canada to Italy

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A Canadian high court has blocked the government’s move to control the access to online gaming websites through internet service providers. It has been hailed as a major win both for net neutrality and the online gaming sector. The internet service providers in the country need not have to block the gambling websites.

The Quebec Superior Court ruled that the government’s attempt to force internet service providers to block people from accessing online gaming websites was unconstitutional.

A brief history: The government of Quebec introduced ill 74 in 2016 in which it ordered internet service companies to block anyone trying to access online poker, casino, and other gaming sites a few years ago. The government’s aim was boost the state-run Loto-Quebec, which losing money to unlicensed sites. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) took the government to court to challenge the bill. CWTA argued that only the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission could make such a demand, and the state government was overstepping their bounds.

The court agreed with the argument and ruled that Bill 74 was only protecting the monopoly’s revenues, not customers’ rights as Finance Minister Carlos Leitao and others claimed. The court basically upheld net neutrality. The ruling may have an impact on other similar cases.

Meanwhile in Italy, the ban on gambling ads is gaining support and acceptance. Global giants like Google and Facebook are changing their modes of operation to comply with the rules.

In other news, Slovakia is taking a big step by submitting its new remote gambling bill draft for EC approval and South Africa, on other hand, has introduced a stringent bill to regulate online gambling which could lead to a legal battle with operators similar to the one in Quebec.

Source: legaluspokersites.com

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BETMAKERS AND GIG PARTNER TO DELIVER RACING TO GIG’S SPORTSBOOK PLATFORM SPORTX

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BetMakers Technology Group  and Gaming Innovation Group are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement to deliver racebook services on GiG’s Sportsbook Platform SportX via integration with BetMakers’ Embedded Racebook Solution.

BetMakers’ Embedded Racebook Solution offers a fast and seamless pathway for licensed operators to offer a full racebook with a comprehensive platform that includes wagering, form, data and embedded video. Despite a rapid deployment timeline, BetMakers’ solution is powerful, offering expert trading and risk management, a wealth of racing content from across the globe, and robust reporting, brand and promotion engines.

Andrew Cochrane, CBO at Gaming Innovation Group, said, “This agreement reinforces our dedication to providing our partners with extensive event coverage and a best-in-class sports betting solution. The continual enhancement and innovation of our Sportsbook highlight SportX’s exponential growth potential, guaranteeing a feature packed, industry-leading offer that is focused on driving increased functionality, productivity and growth. We are delighted to offer the BetMakers Embedded Racebook Solution as part of SportX to our partners.”

Jake Henson, CEO of BetMakers Technology Group, said, “BetMakers is excited to partner with GiG to deliver racing on their state-of-the-art platform. GiG’s SportX Sportsbook Platform delivers an exceptional user experience and BetMakers’ Embedded Racebook Solution will fit seamlessly within that environment, providing a comprehensive and highly professional suite of services that will enhance the experience of their end users and provide valuable services to their operator partners. We are delighted to work closely with GiG to help grow demand for horseracing on their platform and further contribute to the health and welfare of the global racing industry.”

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SPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN RACING POST AND AK BETS FOR THE SWEET SPOT

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Spotlight Sports Group, a world-leading technology, content and media company specialising in sports betting, has today announced a partnership with AK Bets that will see the bookmaker become the title sponsor of the Racing Post’s acclaimed golf betting show The Sweet Spot, featuring revered golf tipster Steve Palmer and host Jack Reeve.

The Sweet Spot will be distributed every Tuesday with the dynamic duo of the Racing Post’s esteemed host Jack Reeve and renowned golf tipster Steve Palmer bringing their unrivalled expertise and engaging discussions to the fore with these unmissable weekly shows.

Additionally, viewers can look forward to four special edition episodes coinciding with each of the prestigious golf Majors, featuring exclusive live watchalong sessions of the thrilling final days of The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open and The Open.

Of the new deal, Spotlight Sports Group’s Head of Media Sales Damian Mears said: “The Sweet Spot has established itself as one of our most popular weekly shows and Steve’s insight and expertise is widely regarded as the leading content and opinion for golf sports bettors. We’re excited to partner with AK Bets and continue to grow our reach and engage with a valued audience in both the UK and Ireland.”

Discussing the partnership, Anthony Kaminskas, founder of AK Bets, said: “I have been an avid listener of The Sweet Spot for a number of years and I’m delighted AK Bets is now sponsoring the podcast. I’m particularly excited AK Bets are going to be involved with watchalongs for the four Majors and feel like that’s a format we, along with Jack and Steve, can have fun with while creating engaging content for the show’s followers. Golf is a sport we’re keen to attack at AK Bets and this partnership with The Sweet Spot fits perfectly with our aspirations to be the go-to bookmaker for golf bettors.”

The Sweet Spot can be viewed across the Racing Post YouTube channel and AK Bet’s social and sportsbook channels for detailed analysis of the week’s upcoming golfing action starting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 for The Masters at Augusta.

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BTG’s Fireworks Megaways™ to Light up Evolution Network This March

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Nik Robinson, BTG CEO, said: “Fireworks Megaways™ is a thrilling spectacle of colour and sound designed to elevate engagement levels to the max. Beyond its visually stunning display, this slot introduces the exciting Firework Wild Bonus, setting a new standard for thrilling features. With Fireworks Megaways™, it’s not just about playing a game; it’s about immersing yourself in an extraordinary spectacle of excitement, innovation and gaming adventure like no other.

Nicholas Peters, Chief Business Development Officer for Europe at Evolution said: “This game is an audio-visual delight that will captivate players. BTG has a knack for pushing the boundaries and reimagining what a slot can be, and this time around they’ve turned a humble slot game into a glorious fireworks display.”

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