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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iLottery Authorized in Massachusetts as Governor Healey Signs FY 2025 Budget

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  Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes language legalizing online lottery sales for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Revenue from online lottery sales will support a grant program for early childhood education and care. “We thank Governor Healey for her support of online Lottery and approving it in the…

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The GCGRA Awards License for UAE Lottery

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab Emirates, announced the award of a license to operate the UAE’s first authorised lottery operation. The announcement marks a new milestone in the GCGRA’s endeavour to establish a well-regulated commercial gaming…

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PAGCOR SLAMS DISINFORMATION ON POGO CLOSURE ORDER

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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today flagged a disinformation campaign through a memorandum purportedly ordering local government units to immediately terminate the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs by August, saying that the memo was fake. Atty. Jessa Mariz Fernandez, head of PAGCOR’s Offshore Gaming Licensing…

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ANJ and Addiction Federation Sign Partnership Agreement

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, president of the ANJ, and Catherine Delorme, president of the Addiction Federation, signed a partnership agreement on July 23, 2024 to strengthen the prevention of excessive gambling and the protection of minors, through the implementation of joint actions. In 2019, the Gaming Observatory estimated the number of at-risk…

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Payhound Selects Chainalysis’ Crypto Compliance Solution for Regulatory and Operational Safety

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Fintech crypto company Payhound has selected Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, to safeguard operations from exposure to malicious activity and uphold strict compliance standards. With a strong commitment to combating illicit activities and a regulatory obligation to safeguard its customers, Payhound has chosen Chainalysis as part of its compliance…

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Galaxsys Games Now Officially Licensed in Sweden

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Galaxsys, an emerging leader in games development, is delighted to announce that its games have been officially licensed in Sweden. This significant achievement marks a key milestone in Galaxsys’ strategic expansion into regulated markets and reaffirms the company’s commitment to delivering secure, high-quality, and responsible gaming experiences. The license,…

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