Compliance Updates

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

Apple Hit with Class-action Lawsuit over Gambling Apps

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  A class-action lawsuit filed on Tuesday targets Apple for hosting and profiting from casino-style apps through the App Store, specifically titles developed by Zynga. Lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia, the suit takes issue with free-to-play games that offer micro-transactions, or in-app purchases, for digital currency or other…

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DraftKings Appoints Jennifer Aguiar as Chief Compliance Officer

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  DraftKings has appointed Jennifer Aguiar as its Chief Compliance Officer. Previously, Aguiar served as the company’s Vice President of Compliance and Risk. As Chief Compliance Officer, Aguiar will be responsible for overseeing corporate compliance and enterprise risk management. Among other responsibilities, she will ensure DraftKings’ compliance with all U.S. and international licensing requirements related…

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BCLC Urging Ottawa to Take Single-Event Sports Legislation over the Finish Line

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  Now that proposed federal legislation to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada has cleared another hurdle, BCLC is urging Ottawa to work collaboratively and take it over the finish line. Today in the House of Commons, Private Member’s Bill C-218 to legalize single-event sports betting passed second reading and was referred to committee for…

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SoftGamings to expand its services to Greece

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  Last year regulatory changes entered into force in Greece, allowing only licensed providers to operate on the Greek market. Greece’s Parliament had passed the Gambling Regulations in October 2019 and its Ministry of Finance had submitted the draft of regulations with amendments and controls to the European Commission for approval, however by the end…

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Spribe secures prestigious Malta licence

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  Innovative game developer certified by the Malta Gaming Authority allowing it to enter additional markets and strike new operator partnerships Spribe, the progressive and innovative casino game developer, is delighted to announce it has been awarded a licence by the Malta Gaming Authority allowing it to offer its games to more operators in more…

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Michigan Gaming Control Board Authorizes Pala Interactive as Latest to Launch Online Gambling

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has authorized the launch of another online gaming and sports betting operator. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians — which operates three casinos under the Four Winds brand in Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo — and its platform provider, Pala Interactive LLC, join a group of other operators…

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