Compliance Updates

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

NGCB: 2021-40 2021-03R: Notice and Agenda Of Public Regulation Workshop Of The NGCB To Solicit Comments For Possible Amendments To NGC Reg 5a Regarding, Without Limitation, Operation Of Interactive Gaming

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  I. NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) will hold a workshop to receive public input on proposed amendments to Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) Regulation 5A regarding, without limitation, operation of interactive gaming. The public workshop is scheduled as follows: May 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM Gaming Control Board Offices Grant Sawyer…

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NGCB: Addendum 3 to April 21, 2020 Policy Memorandum

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  Procedures for Reopening after Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 On April 21, 2020, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“Board”) issued a Policy Memorandum related to Procedures for Reopening after Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19. The Board is providing the following additional information to licensees regarding reopening procedures. 1. Internal Audit Procedures: On May 29,…

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Union of European Football Associations Investigates Ibrahimovic Over Links to Malta-based Gambling Company

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  Zlatan Ibrahimovic is being investigated by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for his “alleged financial interest in a betting company,” European soccer’s governing body said. Swedish daily Aftonbladet reported this month that the 39-year-old AC Milan striker was a partner in Bethard, a Malta-based gaming company. UEFA’s disciplinary regulations state that players…

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Okada Manila Receives Approval to Launch Online Betting Service in the Philippines

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  Philippines gaming regulator PAGCOR has approved Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLEI) to conduct online gaming operations out of its integrated resort Okada Manila. According to a filing by the parent company Universal Entertainment Corp, TRLEI has received a letter from PAGCOR dated 19 April “approving entry into online gaming for table games…

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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Imposes Fine of AU$1M on Crown Melbourne

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  The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has imposed a fine of AU$1m on Crown Resorts’ Melbourne casino for failing to comply with regulatory requirements in relation to junket operations. Crown is under investigation in Victoria and Western Australia for its governance practices after a probe in Sydney found serious breaches, including…

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