Compliance Updates

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

Swedish Gambling Regulator Imposes SEK4M Fine on Betfair

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  The Swedish gambling regulator has ordered Betfair to pay a penalty fee of SEK4m for offering betting on Under-21s football matches. Spelinspektionen said the violation, which breaks regulations around betting on only the top four leagues in Sweden, was “serious” and “occurred systematically”. Betfair has also received a warning from the regulator after its…

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Better Collective reflects on the initiatives from the ongoing UK Gambling Act review and expects limited to no financial impact

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  The UK Government published a “White Paper” as part of a Gambling Act review. Better Collective welcomes the long awaited proposed initiatives with a stronger focus on safer gambling. Given the already taken compliance measures from the sportsbooks, and Better Collective’s continued focus on safer gambling, the Group estimates the proposed measures to have…

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GAMSTOP statement in response to gambling whitepaper

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  “Online gambling has changed out of all recognition since the 2005 Gambling Act, and we welcome any changes that protect vulnerable individuals, especially younger consumers who make up a significant percentage of our consumer base. In March 2023, GAMSTOP recorded its highest ever monthly registration figures since our inception in 2018, which shows that problem…

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RAW GROUP IS NOW ISO 27001 CERTIFIED

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  RAW Group, with business areas such as RAW iGaming, RAW Arena, and RAW Live, all unified by the mission of shaking up the iGaming industry, proudly announce that they have joined the esteemed group of iGaming companies to have been certified by the accredited test lab TÜV Rheinland, in compliance with the ISO 27001:2013…

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Pariplay® granted B2B supplier licence from Swedish Gambling Authority

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  Pariplay® has received the B2B licence approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority, the Spelinspektionen, to continue to operate in Sweden when new regulations come into force. From July 1st, companies must hold a gaming software permit in order to distribute or continue distributing content within the country. The five-year licence will allow Pariplay® to…

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Push Gaming granted Swedish B2B supplier licence

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  B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has received its B2B supplier permit from the Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen. Sweden, historically has been a key market for Push Gaming’s globally successful games, including recent hits Giga Jar, Retro Tapes, and established favourites like Big Bamboo, Jammin’ Jars and Razor Shark. Push is delighted that they will continue…

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