Ladbrokes attacks Swedish attempt to retain gaming monopoly
Sweden’s National Gambling Consultation (Spel Utredningen), the results of which were published last week, has been accused of taking a “protectionist and anti-competitive” stance by a major online bookmaker.
Spel Utredningen concluded that the that state-owned Svenska Spel gaming company should retain its monopoly over online interactive games, including online poker, casino games and bingo. The [...]
Report questions fundamental arguments behind Swedish gaming monopoly
A report which evaluates the efficiency of Sweden’s existing gaming monopoly and analyses the effects of replacing it with a licensing system, will be unveiled today.
The Swedish Retail Institute (HUI) carried out the study for several leading operators in the Swedish market, Betsson, Expekt, Ladbrokes and Unibet. The companies will present their findings in a [...]
Eurovegas sponsors wait for Austrian decision on planning role
Fears are mounting that Hungary’s €730m (£654m) Eurovegas “Casino City” will fall foul of demands from neighbouring Austria for a say in the drafting of an environmental impact assessment and miss a vital deadline. If it does, it could lose a package of concessions on taxes and other embellishments offered by the Hungarian government.
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