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EGBA Brings Case Against Online Payment Blockings In Norway
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This week the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), along with Entercash payments processor, brought a case against the Norwegian Ministry of Culture in Oslo District Court over the Norwegian government’s policy of seeking to block online gambling payments.
EGBA believes payment blocking infringes on European Union law and the freedom of payment processors to do business across the European Economic Area (EEA).
Instead of enforcing restrictive payment blocking measures to protect the revenues of the state monopoly and fend off outside competition from EU-licensed operators, EGBA urges the Norwegian government to undertake a more fundamental review of how the country regulates online gambling.
The adoption of a multi-licensing regime – like in the vast majority of EEA countries, including those with existing state-owned monopolies – would improve the functioning of Norway’s online gambling market and bring with it several other benefits.
Online gambling is a consumer-driven market – but monopolies naturally restrict consumer choice. This lack of choice available locally might lead some Norwegian players to search elsewhere and play on gambling websites based outside of Norway – which neither apply Norwegian laws nor pay taxes in Norway.
The introduction of a multi-licensing regime would enable a greater variety of products, brands and competition on the Norwegian market to meet existing consumer demand. This would make the local market more attractive to Norwegian players and encourage more of them to play on websites which are licensed and regulated in Norway – and not on websites based outside it.
This is important because it would ensure more Norwegian players are protected by Norwegian laws when they play online and generate greater tax revenues for the state from local gambling activity.
“In today’s digital age it is virtually impossible to enforce national borders on the internet but that’s what the Norwegian authorities are trying to do by introducing payment blockings for online betting.
Rather than being a tool to benefit consumers, such restrictive measures are aimed at protecting the revenues of the state-owned monopoly by cutting off outside competition from reputable EU-licensed operators.
This is not only in breach of the EU’s internal market principles but out of step with the reality of a consumer-driven betting market, where players will inevitably search around the internet for value and choice in the games they play.
This reality is why we’re seeing national gambling monopolies across Europe slowly being replaced by multi-licensing regimes which facilitate better consumer choice and enable better functioning national markets. Norway is one of only two EEA countries which do not have a licensing regime yet – but it is inevitable they will have to confront this decision sooner or later.
The introduction of a multi-licensing regime would be a win-win: it would encourage more effective channelling which would benefit player protection, more effective local control of gambling activity and increased tax revenue for the Norwegian state.” – Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA.
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Blueprint Gaming introduces new Volcano feature in explosive Lava Lock Jackpot King™
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Blueprint Gaming has turned up the heat in its latest release, Lava Lock Jackpot King, with the sweltering title leading with a new Volcano feature and a host of refreshed modifiers for an enriched gameplay experience.
Pele, the goddess of volcanoes, takes centre stage in the 5×3, 30 payline slot. Landing solely on the central position, if she appears alongside a volcano scatter symbol, the newly introduced Volcano feature is triggered, which results in a respin where random positions turn into instant cash rewards.
The Hawaiian princess also holds the key to the Free Spins bonus. If landed, there is a chance that one or two of the Tiki heads above the reels will light up, resulting in either six or 12 Pele spins, respectively, with her position remaining fixed throughout the bonus round.
In an intriguing development to base play, the Pele symbol also has the power to grant rewards from locked symbols, including one of four in-game jackpots rising to 2,500x. Cash add, Pele add, and Cash spin also stand as three bonus modifiers available in both the main game and bonus game, optimising the chance for increased win potential.
The volcanic offering also offers the pull of the industry’s most recognisable and lucrative progressive jackpot systems, Jackpot King, ramping up the anticipation with an array of prize-filled pots.
Marking the award-winning studio’s latest addition to its offering, Lava Lock Jackpot King reinforces Blueprint’s ability to cleverly craft fresh themed, bountiful titles for its operators’ players to enjoy worldwide.
Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing, PR and Events, said: “Lava Lock Jackpot King showcases Blueprint’s commitment to constant creativity. By introducing the Volcano Feature and new gameplay mechanics, we have delivered another dynamic title that keeps our Jackpot King portfolio feeling fresh and energetic.
“With an array of immersive releases still to come during the festive months, our fiery Pele offering kickstarts November in style.”
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Enhanced Collect Feature electrifies gameplay in Playson’s More Energy Coins: Hold and Win
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Collect Feature now active in base and bonus play for enriched win potential
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, ups the ante in its electric new release, More Energy Coins: Hold and Win, with an enlarged 5×4 reelset, special Collect Feature and 10,000x Royal Jackpot supercharging the excitement on offer.
Inspired by Playson’s data-proven mechanics, the game’s starring Energy Bonus symbol unlocks the Collect Feature if it combines with any Bonus Symbol. In a thrilling twist, the Collect Feature adds the value of all Bonus and Energy Bonus symbols, including four in-game Jackpot Symbols, to the total winning for the spin in the Main Game or the Total Win in the Bonus Game.
Landing six Bonus Symbols, or their combination with an Energy Bonus Symbol, provides entry to the Hold and Win Bonus Game, where only Bonus and Energy Bonus Symbols are in play. Adding an extra dynamic to bonus play, fortunate players who fill the grid in its entirety will see the 10,000x Royal Jackpot awarded, offering an extra spark to win potential.
Players also benefit from the Pile of Gold Feature which can be randomly triggered by any Bonus Symbol landing on the reels during the Main Game. This feature adds Bonus and Energy Bonus symbols in quantity enough or more to activate the Bonus Game.
An Extra Bet Feature can also be activated, which applies a 1.5x multiplier to the player’s bet as well as increasing the chance of entry to Bonus play.
Playson’s thunderous release underlines the supplier’s expertise in advancing its portfolio with exciting twists, developing fresh concepts for operators’ players to enjoy worldwide.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “With More Energy Coins: Hold and Win, we have supercharged one of our most popular mechanics to deliver a truly immersive gameplay experience.
“The introduction of the Collect Feature in both base and bonus play, and easier access to the in-game jackpots, adds an exciting layer of unpredictability and win potential. This title reinforces our commitment to providing partners with titles that introduce stimulating new advancements, and enhance those that have already proven a success with players.”
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