Compliance Updates

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

Churchill Downs Secures Approval for Sports Betting in Tennessee

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  Churchill Downs has secured approval for sports betting in Tennessee. Churchill Downs drew approval from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee, joining FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and Tennessee Action 24/7. Churchill Downs’ sportsbook, BetAmerica, is rebranding as TwinSpires. BetAmerica is live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. Some steps remain before Churchill Downs’ Tennessee launch,…

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German Youth Protection Regulator Approves HooYu as a Suitable Age Verification System

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  The German Commission for the Protection of Young People in the Media (Kommission für Jugendmedienschutz – KJM) has approved HooYu as a suitable age verification system. The KJM offers providers legal certainty by reviewing concepts and systems to check that they meet the technical requirements to satisfactorily perform age verification which enables ID document…

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Macau Delays Gaming Law Review Due to Pandemic

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  The revision of gaming legislation has been delayed due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the SAR’s chief executive Ho Iat Seng. Ho said in a press conference: “Because of the pandemic we delayed some works for the public consultation but we are making efforts to go forward. It is work…

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FSB secures GLI 33 certification ahead of US debut

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  Multi-channel sportsbook technology provider meeting highest possible integrity standards as North America launch nears FSB, the award-winning sports betting and iGaming technology provider, is pleased to announce it has been granted Gaming Laboratories International GLI 33 certification for its sports betting platform. FSB has successfully completed pre-compliance testing of its products and services against…

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EGBA Urges Finland to Fix its Gambling Policy

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  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the Finnish government to “fix” its gambling policy by bringing an end to Veikkaus’ monopoly in the country. EGBA pointed out Finland is the only European Union member state that still maintains a gambling monopoly. “Yet these days you are more likely to hear criticisms…

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Spain to Launch Public Consultation on Draft Royal Decree that Proposes New Player Protection Rules

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  Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs is going to launch a public consultation on a draft Royal Decree that proposes new player protection rules for the online gaming market. Minister Alberto Garzón said the rules would make the country’s igaming market safer, particularly for young people. Input on the legislation has been received from Spain’s…

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