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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OKTO’s Market Ready PVR Wallet Officially Certified

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   OKTO has announced that its innovative cash-to-digital payment solution, OKTO.PVR, has successfully obtained official certification from iTech Labs, a renowned independent testing laboratory. The OKTO.PVR wallet solution has been specifically tailored for the Italian Top-up Sales Points (PVR) market and is fully compliant with the latest PVR decree and…

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Philippine President Marcos Announces Ban on POGOs

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has banned the establishment of any new Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), also known as Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), with immediate effect. Existing POGO operators will have until the end of the year to wind down their operations. The verdict, not entirely unexpected, was…

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Guidance on using statistics from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain

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Reading Time: 9 minutes   The guidance set out here is designed to help anyone who wishes to use data from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) to ensure it is reported correctly, this could include policy makers, academics, the gambling industry, the media, members of the public and any other interested users. It…

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UKGC Data Analytics Manager Jason Davies Explains the Changes to Regulatory Returns Submissions Required by Licensees

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has recently made a significant shift in regulatory reporting requirements for all licensed operators. Previously operators were obligated to submit regulatory returns annually, but under the new rules submissions will be required every quarter. UKGC Data Analytics Manager, Jason Davies, explains the changes to regulatory…

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Spillemyndigheden: Consultation on Updated Certification Programme for Betting and Online Casino

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Reading Time: 4 minutes   The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has updated the certification programme for betting and online casino because of the introduction of supplier licences from January 1, 2025. Interested parties can comment on the update. Comments must be sent to the DGA no later than August 19, 2024. Comments must be submitted…

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Michigan Gaming Control Board Rejects Recent Claims Regarding Skill Games

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has refuted recent assertions questioning the legitimacy of its efforts to protect citizens by combating illegal gambling within the state, particularly in relation to the rise of casino-style electronic gaming machines that self-identify as “skill games.” In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the presence…

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