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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AUSTRAC and SkyCity agree to proposed $67 million penalty

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity) and AUSTRAC have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia, proposing a $67 million penalty over the casino’s contravention of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). A court hearing has been set down for 7 June 2024, at which Justice Lee…

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Playnetic strengthens European presence with licence to operate in Sweden

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Playnetic, the new immersive B2B iGaming provider has announced that it has been granted a Swedish licence, following regulatory approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen.  The licence allows Playnetic to launch its catalogue of innovative iGaming titles in Sweden, enabling the company to finalise partnerships with prominent operators…

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Bulgarian President Approves Gambling Law Amendments

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has decided not to veto the proposed amendments to the Gambling Law, which include a prohibition on gambling advertisements in the media. Previously, President Radev had indicated that he was deliberating on the changes to the Gambling Law and was awaiting input from his advisors…

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Playson awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has been granted an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate, reinforcing its commitment to implementing robust compliance measures. Having previously gained an ISO 27001:2013 certificate three years ago, this updated version is key in safeguarding sensitive information and required for Playson to hold its existing licences in valuable regulated markets. This…

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Thailand Considers Limiting Gambling Areas to 5% of Total Project Space

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Thai government is exploring the possibility of restricting gambling areas within entertainment complexes to no more than 5% of the total project space. This proposal was revealed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who also chairs the House committee responsible for evaluating the potential establishment of casino resorts…

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Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model

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  iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province. “We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour,…

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