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Finnish politicians have expressed concern over remote gambling operators in the country’s gambling market. The main issue is that the current Finnish regulation framework is unequipped to monitor remote gambling operators and to protect Finnish consumers. As of now, remote gambling operators have free reign over national consumers, and they can target whoever they want and offer whatever they want, with no one to oversee what they are doing. These operators also take away a chunk of revenue from national gambling monopolies Raha-automaattiyhdistys (RAY), Veikkaus and Fintoto, which help raise money for national causes. Many stakeholders in Finland’s gambling enterprises have encouraged politicians to restrict remote gambling operators that target Finnish consumers and deflect income from national companies. These stakeholders also point out that even though the promotion of online gambling products is illegal in Finland, remote gambling operators have been able to bypass these laws through a number of methods. In response to these concerns, Interior Legislative Director Katrrina Laitinen stated that her office will increase monitoring on remote operators. The government will not, however, schedule a review on the matter of remote gambling practices, nor will it punish consumers who choose to wager on foreign operators. At least, not for the time being. Finland’s Online Gambling Market YLE.fi, a Finnish news agency, estimates that Finland’s gambling industry generates approximately €1.7 billion a year, making it one of the most profitable target markets for online gambling operators. Nordic Region Woes Finland is not the only country in the region suffering from unregulated operators. Both Finnish and Swedish local operators saw declines in revenue in 2014. To regain some control, and some profits, regulators in Sweden and Norway have asked for the review of national gambling laws with the goal of making the current practices more restrictive. There are certainly precedents for this; just last week, the Swedish gambling authority forced Apple Europe to withdraw online gambling apps from the Swedish IOS store, stating that Apple was breaching national laws. Withdrawn apps included William Hill, Unibet and bet365.
The iGaming Asia Congress will take place between March 17-19, 2015, and it promises to be an incredible opportunity for anyone involved in the fields of interactive gaming and sports betting in Asia. The Congress will take place in none-other than Macau, Asia’s renowned gambling haven, and it is designed to help participants discover new opportunities in Asia, to better understand the market and to connect with like-minded people who have the same vision. Expect to Network The iGaming Asia Congress expects to host over 250 executives, CEOs, VPs, MDs and senior directors, most of whom are from the Asia Pacific region. These people are involved in all areas of iGaming in Asia, including sportsbooks, gaming regulators and authorities, software providers, hosting companies, investors, fraud and IT consultants, legal advisors, online marketing consultants, lotteries, social and mobile gaming and more. Given the complexity of Asia’s demographics and diverse population, this is a once-in-a-year opportunity to get the inside scoop from experts from around the region. Congress Schedule The Congress will begin on March 17 with Mobile Gaming & Social Casino Day (a joint production with Mobile Gaming and Social Casino). Throughout the whole day, there will be lectures on a plethora of topics related to mobile and social gaming, including New Mobile Platforms & the Future of Wearables, Optimizing the Effectiveness of Mobile & Tablet and Taking the Mobile Experience to the Next Level. Next comes Day 1 of the iGaming Asia Congress. Lectures of the day fall under the umbrella of Online Sports Betting in Asia. Topics include: Asia’s bookies in 2015: New products, strategies and markets, Accessing India’s Sports Betting Market, Accessing Philippines’ local sports betting and gaming market, Mastering the affiliate strategy in Japan and Asia and more. Day 2 of the Congress will hold seminars under the umbrella: Innovation in Online Casinos & New Markets. Topics include Developing the Bitcoin Sportsbook/Casino, Bridging the gap Between social casino and real money gambling, Online gambling legalization in US and predictions for 2020 and many more.
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The iGaming North America conference of 2015, to take place between April 14-16 in Las Vegas, will host one of the more significant seminars of the year: “Balancing the Needs of Consumers, Governments and Licensed Operators in a Regulated Framework.” The session will take place on April 14, 2015, at 9:30 am, and will be open only to Government Regulators, Lottery Officials and Public Policy Makers. Online gambling regulations is a red-hot issue in the U.S., with both passionate advocates and opponents at both state and federal levels. While the session is neither pro nor con, it will present information and tools in order to build a system that keeps everyone’s interests in mind. This interactive seminar will also provide valuable updates and give government representatives an idea of what regulated online gambling means in real-world situations. Speakers Expert speakers in the session, “Balancing the Needs of Consumers, Governments and Licensed Operators in a Regulated Framework,” will include Jeffrey Haas, Group Director, Poker, bwin.party digital entertainment, Anna Sainsbury, CEO, GeoComply, Susan Hensel, Director of Licensing, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and more. "Any regulator or policy maker interested in understanding the do's and don'ts of regulating online gaming will find this session informative. You will hear industry experts discuss their real life online gaming experiences as we explore how to create an effective regulatory environment that protects the public interest while growing a successful marketplace," Hensel commented. About iGaming North America Conference 2015 will mark the fifth year of the iGaming North America conference, which will take place at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino on April 14, 15 and 16. The conference is a unique opportunity to network and learn about all aspects of the iGaming industry in North America. With both states and the federal government tackling the issue of online gambling regulations head-on, the iGaming North America conference is more relevant than ever.
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Selection Sunday is now over and the NCAA Championship Tournament is set to tip-off with all 64 teams ready to take a shot at the title. Prior to the first game day on March 19, the First Four games will be played on the 17-18 of March. It will be a long road to the final on April 6, but with so much action from now until then, it’s fair to say that there will be no lack of what to watch. Wildcard Slots Playing off for a wildcard spot into the tourney are 8 teams with nothing to lose but to go for it. The Mid West playoff is between Manhattan (16) and Hampton (16) for a shot at starting the tournament against 34-0 Kentucky (1). In the West it will be Ole Miss (11) vs BYU (11) for a chance to play Xavier (6). Over in the East it’s a face-off between Boise State (11) and Dayton (11) to squeeze in against Providence (6) and lastly the South features N. Florida (16) vs Robert Morris (16) to play 1st ranked Duke. NCAA #1 Seeds The selection process on Sunday went down without a hitch and ended much like was predicted. Fans, schools and punters alike were not surprised with the top 5 picks. These teams represent the names that will most-likely go far in the tournament and even have a serious shot at winning it all. Tournament favorites Kentucky have not lost a single game this year, which could make things more stressful for them, but expect the Wildcats to do well. The other number 1 picks are Wisconsin (31-3), Duke (29-4) and Villanova (32-2) in the West, South and East respectively. Top 5 Hopefuls Rounding out the top 5 in each region are: Midwest – Kansas (2), Notre Dame (3), Maryland (4) and West Virginia (5) East – Virginia (2), Oklahoma (3), Louisville (4) and Northern Iowa (5) South – Gonzaga (2), Iowa State (3), Georgetown (4) and Utah (5) West – Arizona (2), Baylor (3), North Carolina (4) and Arkansas (5) March Madness Online Gambling With 64 teams ready to go on the 19, it’s fair to say that there will be a ton of online gambling opportunities for punters ready to go for lucrative cash on all the games. Bet365 sports and Winner Sports are offering big odds and online gambling props for all the games this month and for the Final Four and Tournament Championship in April. The sheer number of games that will be played makes it easy to put money in the bank and to try for the ultimate goal: a loss-less gambling bracket. We will be covering many of the games and offering valuable insight and predictions throughout the tournament so be sure to check back with us before you make your picks.
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