Compliance Updates

The most recent compliance updates of the online and land based gaming industry in the European Union, Asia, Russia and Americas

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Florida: Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Seizure of Over 500 Gambling Machines in Large-Scale, Multi-County Illegal Gaming Crackdown

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  Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a two-day sting operation targeting illegal gaming operations. The operation spanned Volusia, Brevard, Duval, and Flagler counties, resulting in the seizure of 525 illegal machines and $190,000 in illicit proceeds across 39 locations, according to preliminary operation results. “Unlawful gambling operations often play a role…

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Xpoint gains Massachusetts vendor license as North American expansion accelerates

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Xpoint, a leading geolocation and compliance technology company, has officially been granted a vendor license to enter the regulated sports betting market in Massachusetts. The move marks the latest strategic milestone in the company’s rapid North American expansion, reinforcing its position as a primary provider of essential gaming infrastructure. Xpoint’s market-leading geolocation solution is now…

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PointsBet Canada to Contest Proposed 5-Day Suspension by AGCO

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  PointsBet Canada confirmed it will request a hearing before the independent Licence Appeal Tribunal to contest the Notice of Proposed Order issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on February 12, 2026, proposing a five-day suspension of its operator registration. PointsBet claims that the proposed sanction overemphasized an isolated incident that…

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California Gambling Control Commission Issues Critical Guidance on Stakeholder Communications and Ex Parte Rules

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The California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) has released a comprehensive new guide for stakeholders, outlining essential best practices for contacting the Commission and strictly warning against the legal pitfalls of “ex parte” communications. As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and its 2026 Strategic Plan, the Commission aims to streamline interactions while ensuring that…

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Alberta iGaming Corporation Partners with Responsible Gambling Council

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  The Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) has announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) that will make RG Check accreditation a mandatory requirement for all internet gaming (iGaming) sites entering Alberta’s regulated market. This collaboration demonstrates Alberta’s commitment to player protection by ensuring every regulated operator meets the highest evidence-based standards for responsible…

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Coljuegos: Over 240000 People Self-exclude from Online Gambling in Colombia

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  In order to prevent the consequences associated with loss of control in gambling, a total of 245,199 Colombian citizens have requested self-exclusion from online gambling portals between 2024 and 2025. According to the president of Coljuegos, Marco Emilio Hincapié, this high number of self-exclusion registrations is due to the joint work between the entity…

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