Compliance Updates

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

Finland: Eurosport Fined €800,000 for Gambling Ads

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  The National Police Board (NPB) has imposed a conditional fine of EUR 800,000 on an international broadcaster Eurosport 1 television channel recently for marketing of gambling services in Finland. Earlier, on 16 September, the NPB prohibited Eurosport SAS (Eurosport) from marketing gambling services in Mainland Finland. The prohibition remains valid for a period of…

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UK’s Advertising Authority Upholds Complaint Against Napoleons Casinos

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  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint regarding a website and Facebook post for Napoleons Casinos. The site, which is owned by The A&S Leisure Group Ltd, stated on its home page; “Enjoy unlimited gambling in all of our Napoleons Casinos …”, with an answer on its FAQ page regarding becoming…

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MGA launches Consultation on the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines

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  The Malta Gaming Authority invites the gaming industry, service providers as well as wider interest groups to express their views and provide their feedback in relation to the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines (‘Guidelines’). In 2018, the Authority introduced a process whereby service providers interested in performing relevant auditing work (‘Service Providers’) are required…

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Sisolak Appoints Togliatti, Kieckhefer to Nevada Gaming Commission

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  Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed retired Clark County Judge Jennifer Togliatti and former State Senator Ben Kieckhefer to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Togliatti will serve as chair – and will be the first female to serve as the chair. Togliatti has served the State of Nevada in the state judiciary for more than…

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UKGC Imposes £450,000 Fine on VGC Leeds Limited

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it has fined VGC Leeds Limited, the company that runs Victoria Gate Casino, a total of £450,000 following an investigation that revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at the casino. Helen Venn, Executive Director of UKGC, said: “These failings were identified as part of our…

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Relax Gaming and studio partners ready to take Dutch market by storm

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2021’s most award-winning provider ready to boost Netherland’s debut as regulated jurisdiction Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has announced its launch in the Netherlands as the provider looks to further establish its leading European position. The news sees Relax brings its 24 studio partners, via its Powered By Relax and Silver Bullet programmes, as well…

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