The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that controversial laws regarding ISP-blocking of unlicensed online gambling websites are constitutional. The regulations were introduced at the start of this year as part of major changes to laws regarding internet gaming in the Czech Republic. Operators wishing to offer gambling services in the county must first obtain a licence or face prosecution from the national regulator and police. Betting firms now also face tighter licensing processes, in addition to a new tax rate of 23% on gross gaming revenue for sports betting and lotteries and 35% for RNG casino games, on top of…

When it comes to online casinos, slot games are one of the most popular options with both new punters and veterans. From the selection of games on offer to the quality and gameplay available from these modern slot games, there is a range of reasons why slots are often chosen over the more traditional casino options. The birth of online casinos has seen a new generation of players brought in by these innovative slot games, with 29% – around £3.6bn of the gambling market share now coming online, and slot games have definitely been one of the factors influencing that shift. Among the many attractive features of…

“Better gaming begins right here” – this is how Net Entertainment, one of the world’s most respectable casino software developers, introduces their offer. And millions of fans across the world will readily agree. Founded in 1996, this Swedish provider has been entertaining us for the last 20 years, acting as a pioneer within a fast developing and highly competitive gambling industry. The first NetEnt casino was launched in 2002, and in 2011 the company has released their first mobile game. Today they serve over 100 reputable online casino operators and boast a library of more than 200 games. As their…

If you read John Biggs’ recent article on Internet security and the outlook 2017, you’ll know that mobile gaming devices are being seen as the next frontier. In his article for TechCrunch, Biggs outlined the recent rise of smartphones and their obvious benefits, but pointed out that developers need to do more to protect us. “This is the year of mobile security and I’d like to see what the companies exhibiting at MWC are going to do to protect us at borders, on the street, and at home,” wrote Biggs. Pointing to the Internet of Things (IoT) as the latest…

Vice President Mike Pence will sit down with Sheldon Adelson behind closed doors on Friday, a meeting that cements the Republican billionaire’s place as a key adviser to the new administration. Pence, who is speaking to the Republican Jewish Coalition that meets at Adelson’s hotel and casino in Las Vegas, The Venetian, will chat formally with Adelson just before he addresses the entire RJC on Friday evening, according to a source with knowledge of the meeting. Adelson, who disclosed nearly $80 million in donations to conservative groups in the 2016 cycle, is the country’s most prolific Republican donor, and he…

Russia this week tightened the screws on banks and payment processors, ordering them to cleanse the names of unlicensed online operators from their client lists. The Izvestia news agency has reported that the Russian media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has written to Russia’s largest bank, Sherbank, as well as payment processors Skrill and Yandex, ordering them to remove operators from their customer-base in compliance with the law. Russia is in the midst of legalizing and regulating sports betting, a fact that has steeled its resolve to stamp out unregulated sites. The state began ISP blocking online gambling websites around September 2015 after…