Compliance Updates

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

EGBA Urges Spanish Government to Reconsider Restrictions on Gambling Advertising

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  The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain is set to implement new restrictions on gambling advertising, leading to a near-complete ban on advertising. Under the restrictions, gambling advertising would be allowed only at night between 1.00-5.00 am and there would be a total ban on gambling sponsorship of sports jerseys, kits and stadiums. But…

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Federal Court Rejects Novomatic’s Claims Against EGT

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  Novomatic has been trying to enforce legal claims against Euro Games Technology (EGT) and its German sales partner Е-Systems GmbH, for more than four years. On 15 October 2020, the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe rejected Novomatic’s complaint against the non-admission of the appeal. Thus, the decision of the Berlin Court of Appeal…

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EA Appealing Potential €5 Million Fine in the Netherlands for Selling FIFA Loot Boxes

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  Electronic Arts (EA) is appealing a potential €5 million fine in the Netherlands for its sale of FIFA Ultimate Team packs. The Dutch government announced last month that it would be enforcing a fine against EA for its implementation of paid-for loot boxes in its most recent FIFA games. EA will have to change…

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Spanish Football Clubs Told to End Sponsorship Deals with Betting Companies

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  Spanish football clubs sponsored by gambling firms have been advised to cancel their contracts before the end of the season in anticipation of a new law on gambling advertising, according to a letter sent by a government minister on Wednesday. The letter, signed by the minister of consumer affairs Alberto Garzon and seen by…

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Golden Matrix Secures License for Online Sportsbook

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  Golden Matrix Group Inc. has entered into a software license and services agreement with a leading sports betting software and trading services provider to market and distribute a white label sportsbook platform for online betting. Golden Matrix said it will be authorized to sub-license the sportsbook to GMGI’s existing casino operators and other potential…

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Wazdan set for Switzerland entry

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  Casino games supplier Wazdan has had 15 of its top-performing games certified for Switzerland as the company prepares to enter the online market. Included in the market-ready titles are recent hits Choco Reels™ and Infinity Hero™, as well as fan-favourites Black Horse™ Deluxe and 9 Lions, with Wazdan set to launch with a major…

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