Compliance Updates

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

The Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority agree with BOS and find Svenska Spel advertisement to infringe the law

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  Some time ago, BOS filed a complaint regarding Svenska Spel and TV4 to The Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority, which is a governmental authority, for the fact that Svenska Spel’s Keno and Lotto draws on the TV channel do not take place during an advertising block, but on the contrary are broadcasted as a…

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SG:CERTIFIED APPOINTS MARIS CATANIA AS SAFER GAMBLING SENIOR CONSULTANT

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  SG:certified the gambling industry’s most comprehensive platform for helping operators with safer gambling, compliance and sustainability  practices, today announced Maris Catania has been appointed Safer Gambling Senior Consultant of SG:certified effective immediately. Catania is a gambling industry veteran and brings significant insight to the role, with more than fourteen years of game integrity and…

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W2, Crucial Compliance and nChain unite to deliver blockchain-powered compliance

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  Player protection specialist joins forces with blockchain specialist to launch next-gen player protection tools to help operators avoid non-compliance and regulatory fines W2, the provider of leading regulatory compliance services to the gambling industry and player protection specialists Crucial Compliance have joined forces with leading blockchain technology company nChain in a breakthrough partnership that…

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PGCB Approves License for Nittany Mall Casino

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  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday unanimously approved a license for the proposed mini-casino at the Nittany Mall, but a potential appeal and a parallel lawsuit by a competing company mean the facility is unlikely to move forward any time soon. SC Gaming OpCo, owned by investor and former Penn State trustee…

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UKGC Imposes £6.1M Fine on Online Operator In Touch Games

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £6.1 million on In Touch Games (ITG) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Social responsibility failures included: Not interacting with a customer until seven weeks after they had been flagged for interaction for erratic play patterns and extended periods of play. Accepting a…

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MGA Exploring the Development of a Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice for Remote Gaming Sector

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is exploring the development of a voluntary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice for the remote gaming sector. As noted by the MGA, the idea comes amid investors, consumers and employees becoming “increasingly aware of the impact that companies have on society and the environment,” which…

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