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BOS Comments on Swedish Government’s Extended Covid-19 Restrictions

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6 years ago

November 12, 2020

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The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, BOS, has urged the government to withdraw its proposals to extend current restrictions on the online gaming industry.

“There is nothing as permanent as a political promise of something temporary. The temporary restrictions introduced this summer were justified by an alleged increase in online casinos. That did not turn out to be the case. Online casino activity didn’t increase, and sports betting decreased dramatically due to canceled matches. Instead, it was gambling on horses that increased dramatically,” Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary-General of BOS, said.

“All actors on the gambling market, such as the Swedish Gambling Authority, we and the government, knew this but unfortunately the government persisted in the erroneous claim that online casino activity would increase and that special restrictions were therefore called for regarding that form of gambling. Betting on horses, on the other hand, was left protected from restrictions.

“It is unfortunate that we can only state that the government is now making a double mistake when it with the same erroneous claims about increased online casino gambling extends the restrictions.

“The consequences of the restrictions are twofold. First, high-volume players jump between more and more gambling companies to avoid the deposit limit. This makes it difficult for an individual gambling company to get an overall picture of a player’s behavior, which is a prerequisite for being able to take protective measures in the event of suspected problem gambling.

“Second, the high-volume players are leaving the Swedish licensing system in favor of the unregulated gambling market, where there are no deposit limits. Even before the first restrictions were introduced this summer, the leakage from the Swedish licensing system was 25 percent for online casinos. What the leak is today and what happens during the extended restriction is a scary thought. The government throws the Swedish gambling consumers out of the licensing system into the wolves’ gap where consumer protection is zero.”

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Evoplay deepens Czech reach after partnering with Bonver Win

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12 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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12 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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12 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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