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UKGC Publishes First National Strategic Assessment

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its first-ever National Strategic Assessment. The document uses the latest available evidence, from various sources and case studies, to assess the issues and risks gambling presents to consumers and the public. It sets out UKGC’s priority actions to address those risks and issues, as well as highlighting…

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Ontario Budget Includes iGaming Legislation

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  The Ontario Provincial Budget was released and specific to the gaming sector, Ontario announced the next steps in moving the regulatory model forward for iGaming. Included in the budget package is legislation that will transfer Conduct & Manage Authority for iGaming from OLG to the AGCO. Below is the paragraph from the budget: Establishing…

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UK Gambling Commission Revokes Park Lane Casino Operator’s Licence

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revoked the operating licence of Silverbond Enterprises Ltd which runs Park Lane Casino. The decision was made because there was a change in corporate control at the operator and the Commission is not satisfied that it would have granted the operating licence to the Licensee had the new…

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Spanish Government Approves New Gambling Ad Restrictions

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  Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a new Royal Decree which introduces more restrictions on gambling advertising. The new decree will restrict ads on television/radio/YouTube to a narrow window of 1 am-5 am, eliminate gambling sponsorship of sports bodies and limit operators offering bonuses only to customers who have already made at least three…

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BMM Testlabs announces approval in Greece

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  BMM Testlabs, the world’s best gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy is pleased to announce that the Hellenic Gambling Commission (HGC) has approved BMM as an independent test lab for Greece. Marzia Turrini, EVP, Europe and South America, commented, “We are honored that the HGC has approved BMM for the Greek gaming market. For…

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GLI Europe Authorized to Test and Certify iGaming, VLT and Casino Products for Greece

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  Gaming Laboratories Europe® has been awarded a license by the Hellenic Gaming Commission to certify and audit all categories of gaming. “We are honored that the Hellenic Gaming Commission has approved GLI to test, audit and certify iGaming, VLT and casino products for Greece,” said Martin Britton, Managing Director of GLI EMEA. “We have…

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