Compliance Updates

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

Olympic Casino Faces Another Fine in Lithuania

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  The Lithuania Gambling Supervisory Authority has issued another fine to UAB Olympic Casino Group Baltija following a further breach of advertising laws in the country. The Authority fined Olympic Casino €25,000 after it found the operator featured information on its website about how customers could watch live sports events on Setanta Sports, but also…

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Kindred Challenges the Coercive Fine in Norway

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  Kindred Group, via its wholly owned Maltese subsidiary Trannel International Ltd, has been informed that the Norwegian Gaming Authority has decided to reinstate the coercive fine against Trannel International despite the changes Kindred Group has undertaken. Over the past month, Kindred has made wholesale changes to the brand to meet the compliance standards set…

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Stanleybet Group Secures Retail Licence for Betting in Andalusia

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  The Stanleybet Group has secured a sports betting retail licence to operate in the Spanish region of Andalusia. The group has been looking at expanding in the Spanish market for some time, with a retail base in Malaga currently set to open in Q1 2023. Stanleybet Group CEO Giovanni Garrisi said: “We had started…

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Entain Granted Gaming and Poker Licences in Germany

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  Entain plc has announced that it has been awarded licences by the State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt, for the operation of its gaming and poker services throughout Germany. The Group has been granted all five licences it applied for, enabling it to offer gaming under its bwin, Ladbrokes and Sportingbet brands, and poker under…

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GamCare Releases New Code of Conduct Guidelines for Land-based Gambling Venues

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  GamCare has released new Code of Conduct guidelines for land-based gambling venues. The gambling information, advice and support charity says its new guidelines will build on the Industry Code for the Display of Safer Gambling Information, launched in 2020. GamCare notes that new guidelines focused on land-based gambling venues will ensure resources and support…

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DraftKings Slated to Launch Online Sportsbook in Maryland on November 23

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  DraftKings Inc. announced that, following a mandatory early access test period from November 21-22, 2022, it expects to launch its online sportsbook in Maryland, pending receipt of regulatory approvals, on November 23, 2022. The top-rated DraftKings Sportsbook app is expected to be fully live for eligible customers ahead of the NFL action on Thanksgiving…

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