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Starting a sweepstakes business requires careful legal structuring to avoid gambling classification and regulatory penalties. Understanding the distinction between promotional sweepstakes and regulated gaming activities is essential for compliance across different jurisdictions. This guide examines the legal framework, licensing requirements, and corporate structures needed to operate a compliant sweepstakes company.

he gaming industry has changed rapidly over the past decade. New features such as skins and loot boxes have formed their own digital markets and raised important legal questions.

Curaçao, Nevis, and Anjouan represent three distinct approaches to iGaming licensing, each offering different compliance frameworks, banking relationships, and operational structures.

Airbnb is a famous website for registering, finding and renting accommodation, which was founded in August 2008 and rapidly became very successful. It is an electronic platform which brings...

Recent guidance has been provided by the Commissioner of Personal Data Protection, upon receiving multiple enquiries and complaints as to the practise of hotels...

The iGaming industry is entering a new era of regulation. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply integrated into platform operations, legal and regulatory compliance...

The Isle of Man is an international financial centre situated in the middle of the Irish Sea.

As technology continues to advance, issues surrounding the adult entertainment industry have become increasingly complex. In Cyprus, the laws governing content creation...

The film industry has always been associated with established places like Hollywood or Bollywood. During the past few years, we have seen other global destinations becoming more favourable as...

Cyprus has long positioned itself as a premier destination for intellectual property (IP) management and exploitation, thanks in large part to its attractive IP Box Regime.

Law 5303/2026 fundamentally reforms Greek inheritance law, introducing modern provisions for forced heirship, inheritance agreements, and estate planning. How will these changes affect property owners, families with complex structures, and cross-border succession arrangements?

The OECD's November 2025 updated Commentary on Article 5 of the Model Tax Convention introduces groundbreaking guidance on when cross-border remote working arrangements and home offices may create permanent...

It has been seven years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, setting in motion the European Union's commitment that it will not compromise when it comes to the protection...

The Court of Justice of the European Union has established new evidential standards for determining when an undertaking is controlled by persons subject to EU sanctions.

Greece has introduced significant restrictions on short-term property rentals, particularly affecting properties in central Athens municipal districts. Understanding the registration requirements, administrative penalties, and recent regulatory changes is crucial for anyone considering investment in Greek real estate for short-term rental purposes.

Through the enactment of Regulation 269/2014 (the "Regulation"), the European Union imposed restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions which undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized brand creation, enabling businesses to generate names, logos, and slogans within minutes. However, speed and convenience don't guarantee legal protection, raising critical questions about trademark ownership, registration eligibility, and the protection of AI-generated brands in an era where technology outpaces traditional intellectual property frameworks.

The EU has updated its FAQs relating to the sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with the addition of a new question which focuses on Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

The Cyprus Tax Department has issued new guidance strengthening due diligence requirements for financial institutions under DAC2/CRS, specifically targeting potential misuse of Citizenship by Investment and Residence by Investment schemes. Financial institutions must now implement enhanced verification procedures to ensure accurate reporting of account holders' tax residency, with immediate application to new clients and a six-month compliance window for existing accounts.

The Financial Action Task Force has released a comprehensive report examining how the gaming and gambling industry's evolution into online, cross-border platforms has created new vulnerabilities for money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. The report identifies critical gaps in international regulatory frameworks and provides strategic recommendations for jurisdictions to strengthen their oversight of this increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.