Tag Archives: Πιστωτικές κάρτες
UK – Calls to review gambling regulations as loophole sees millions racked up on credit
The UK Government is being urged to review current gambling regulations, as new research reveals consumers are racking up millions on credit cards entering popular prize draws and competitions. The research from Jumbo Interactive found consumers spent £117m on credit cards entering prize draws and competitions in the last year, which due to a loophole,…
Ιρλανδία – Η Flutter επιβεβαιώνει την κίνηση απαγόρευσης των συναλλαγών τυχερών παιχνιδιών με πιστωτικές κάρτες στην Ιρλανδία
Η Flutter Entertainment ανακοίνωσε την εισαγωγή μιας σειράς προληπτικών μέτρων στις δραστηριότητές της στην Ιρλανδία για να ενημερώσει τις πολιτικές της για ασφαλέστερα τυχερά παιχνίδια και να μετριάσει την πιθανότητα πρόκλησης βλάβης. Τα μέτρα περιλαμβάνουν τη δέσμευση ενός τοις εκατό των καθαρών εσόδων από τυχερά παιχνίδια για την υποστήριξη της έρευνας, της εκπαίδευσης και της θεραπείας των προβληματικών τυχερών παιχνιδιών, την απαγόρευση…
ΗΒ – Η Επιτροπή Τυχερών Παιχνιδιών εγκαινιάζει την απαγόρευση πιστωτικών καρτών «ορόσημο».
The UK’s gaming regulator, the Gambling Commission, says the credit card ban which comes into force today (April 14) will add another vital layer of protection for consumers. In January, the Gambling Commission and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced the widely-publicised ban – meaning that from today any consumer gambling will…
Ισπανία – Η οργάνωση καταναλωτών θέλει η Ισπανία να ακολουθήσει την απαγόρευση των πιστωτικών καρτών του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου
The Federation of Consumers in Action (FACUA) has urged the government to put in place legislation similar to that in the UK where players will no longer be able to use credit cards to place bets in order to tackle problem gambling. FACUA has urged the Minister of Consumption, Alberto Garzón, to prohibit the use…
UK – Gambling Commission still considering ban on gambling with credit cards
Following a recent call for evidence on the issue of gambling online with credit cards, the Gambling Commission has confirmed it will be holding a 12-week consultation to begin in mid-August. One approach would be to ban gambling online with credit cards. However, the public and all other stakeholders will be consulted on other options,…
Η Επιτροπή Τυχερών Παιχνιδιών ΗΒ – ΗΒ διερευνά πιθανή απαγόρευση των πιστωτικών καρτών
The Gambling Commission is inviting members of the public, gambling businesses and other stakeholders to provide their views on two key issues as part of its work to prevent gambling-related harms. The Commission is requesting views and data on the issue of gambling online with credit cards and, separately, on improving player control measures on…
Argentina – Move to ban credit card use in casinos blocked
A move to block the use of credit card transactions in casinos and other gaming centres in the province of Neuquén has been blocked by the Provincial Institute of Gaming. The bill to ban debit and credit transactions through electronic terminals in casinos, racetracks and betting parlors had been initially been introduced by provincial MP’s…
