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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Encore Boston Harbor Fined for Sports Wagering Catalog Noncompliance

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  The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has issued a $40,000 fine to Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) as a result of Encore’s sportsbook accepting wagers on two events involving a collegiate team based in Massachusetts not competing in a tournament. These wagers are prohibited under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 23N Section 3, MGC regulation 205 CMR 247.01(2)(a)(2),…

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EGBA Welcomes Confirmation Of Frankfurt As Seat Of New EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the association representing Europe’s leading gambling operators, welcomes the recent confirmation of Frankfurt as the seat of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This agreement, reached by the EU institutions, creates a European anti-money laundering authority which will operate together with, and in addition…

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PA Gaming Control Board Levies $212,500 in Fines

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  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved three consent agreements presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) during its public meeting resulting in a total of $212,500 in fines against casino operators: Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing LLC, two fines totaling $147,500: A $97,500 fine for incidents occurring on Penn Interactive Ventures’ Internet Gaming/Sports…

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BOS Opposes Swedish Government’s Credit Card Ban

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   On Friday, the government came out with a proposal to ban the use of credit cards for gambling. The government is thus going against its own state investigation into the matter, the so-called Over-indebtedness Inquiry. In a previous opinion, BOS has supported the Over-indebtedness Inquiry’s conclusion to continue allowing…

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James Blake Fined for Breaching Tennis Sponsorship Rules

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Miami Open tournament director and former top 10 player James Blake was fined $56,250 for violating tennis’ rules about betting sponsorship, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Wednesday. The London-based ITIA said the violation was unintentional and Blake “cooperated fully with the investigation and did not contest the charge”.…

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Breaking News: New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots in the UK

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   Stake limits for online slot games introduced for the first time in September in landmark moment for regulation of online gambling Maximum £2 stake for 18 to 24-year-olds for online slot games to be introduced £5 limit for adults aged 25 and over brings stakes in-line with casinos Easily accessible…

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