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Ireland’s Psychiatrists Urge Government to Ban Betting Ads

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6 years ago

December 22, 2020

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After releasing its Gambling Disorder Position Paper last week, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland called problem gambling a “public health crisis” and urged the government to ban betting advertising.

The report created by the College’s Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry points to the national lockdown as a contributing factor in the growth of problem gambling. The professional body of psychiatrists indicated that loneliness times and the modern home working community pressured individuals to fill their time by turning to online betting platforms.

The paper selected five primary channels to counter the “hidden epidemic,” which include public education, new laws, advertising controls, recovery programmes and problem gambling studies.

Professor Colin O’Gara, the paper’s lead author and a specialist psychiatrist for addictions, compared problem gambling to drug addiction: “We cannot continue to ignore the links between problem gambling and the current high volume of betting ads – be that in traditional TV ads or on team jerseys and side-line banners.

“Much like tobacco, in 10 years I think we will look back on the proliferation of gambling advertising in sport and entertainment and ask ourselves how we let it get so out of control. Currently, gambling advertising in Ireland is much too common and, critically, occurs before the adult television watershed.”

President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Dr William Flannery said: “Even in the absence of live sports, people are finding it difficult to avoid triggers, with increased visibility of online gambling ads and the rollout of new betting platforms.

“We need to support people with tighter controls and responsible gambling measures inbuilt in the industry.”

The paper read: “All gambling advertising-related activity should be closely monitored by an independent regulator. The independent regulator should be aware of the influence social media advertising can have on children and adolescents” and “the independent regulator should also be aware of the use of micro-transactions and loot boxes in online gaming, described as ‘virtual games of chance’.”

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Evoplay deepens Czech reach after partnering with Bonver Win

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32 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The rollout starts with 30 titles on bonvercasino.cz as Evoplay continues its regulated Czech push after entering in 2024.

Evoplay has partnered with Czech operator Bonver Win to distribute its online casino content in the market, expanding its local footprint after entering the regulated Czech Republic market in 2024.

Under the initial agreement, 30 Evoplay titles will be integrated on Bonver Win’s licensed online casino platform, bonvercasino.cz. Games named in the announcement include The Greatest Catch, Hot Triple Sevens, and Fruit Super Nova 40.

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Building our presence in the Czech Republic has been an important objective since entering the market two years ago, and partnering with a well-established brand like Bonver Win is a significant milestone in that journey.

“The operator has a deep understanding of its player base and a long-standing reputation for delivering quality entertainment. We know our games resonate strongly with Czech players, and we’re excited to begin this collaboration to reach new audiences.”

Martin Varta, Casino Manager for Bonver Win, added: “At Bonver Win, we are always looking to enhance our offering with content that delivers both quality and entertainment value.

“Evoplay has built an impressive portfolio with games that combine engaging mechanics and outstanding presentation. We are delighted to welcome its portfolio to bonvercasino.cz and look forward to introducing their renowned titles to our players.”

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Finland notifies EU of gambling tech rules for data vault and OCSS signing

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32 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Finland has submitted technical gambling regulations covering a regulatory data vault and the Official Control Signing Service (OCSS) to the EU’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) on 10 July.

According to the notified documents, operators must submit signed gaming and player-account data to the authority through a secure SFTP data vault in a prescribed format. The rules also require operators to retain the data for five years and ensure “its integrity, availability and retrievability.”

The documentation also sets out requirements for using the authority’s OCSS to sign gaming data. It specifies signing generally every five minutes for gaming transactions and at least once daily for player-account data, alongside obligations to manage API keys and handle technical disruptions.

The technical documents are currently available only in Finnish. The press release says unofficial English translations have been prepared, titled “eCertification of Gaming Transactions and Gaming Account Transactions EN” and “Submission of Gaming Transactions and Gaming Account Transactions EN.”

The press release also lists the broader status of technical documentation supporting Finland’s new gambling regulation. It says randomness checks and reliability and information security requirements have been adopted into national legislation; the OCSS signing and data-vault transfer specifications have been notified via TRIS; player-account and game-event data specifications are being prepared following an earlier public consultation; a Ministry of the Interior decree is under public consultation; and drafts are still awaited covering player identification APIs, jurisdiction-wide self-exclusion checks, and certification requirements for games and platforms.

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ElCasino adds Auto Roulette X and CandyBall X to its live casino lineup

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32 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ElCasino, BETCORE’s premium live casino brand, has launched two new live casino titles, Auto Roulette X and CandyBall X. The company said both games are already live and available for integration.

Auto Roulette X is positioned as a faster-paced version of classic roulette, using an automatic ball launch and “lucky-number” multipliers. ElCasino said the game has an RTP of 97.30%, a €0.03 minimum bet, and bonus levels of x500, x777, x1000, and x3000.

CandyBall X uses a live draw format based on the selection of one numbered ball out of 37, paired with roulette-style betting options including single numbers, colors, ranges, and even/odd outcomes. ElCasino said the game includes bonus levels of x777, x1001, x3000, and x5000, with multipliers up to x5000.

ElCasino said the two launches are designed to give operators additional live content with familiar mechanics and bonus-driven features, while differentiating visually in the lobby. Partnership and integration inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

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