Compliance Updates

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

NY Court Rules Online Fantasy-sports Betting is Unconstitutional

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  A New York appellate court has ruled that online fantasy sports betting is unconstitutional in the state. “We recognize that the legislature was sympathetic to and supportive of IFS (interactive fantasy services) participants. Nevertheless, we have rejected the legislature’s explicitly stated basis for the removal of IFS from the Penal Law definitions of gambling,”…

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Bulgarian Parliament Approves Private Lottery Ban

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  The Bulgarian parliament has approved the second reading of legislation that amends the country’s Gambling Act to ban private lottery operators. Once enacted, all lottery games not operated by the state-run Bulgarian Sports Totalizator must cease their operations within 90 days. The new rules do not apply to state-licensed private operators offering sports betting,…

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Spain to Impose Restrictions on Gambling Advertising

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  The Spanish government is going to impose new restrictions on the gaming industry. However, it has already transpired that gambling advertising in Spain will be allowed for 4 hours in the morning. It will cover 1 to 5 AM. The Minister of Culture, Alberto Garzón, will meet with industry representatives to explain measures the…

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Deadline approaching for Global Regulatory Awards 2020 submissions

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  February 14th is last chance to nominate individuals and teams for awards recognising excellence in compliance  The deadline for submissions to the GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) 2020 is fast approaching and this year’s event will be more relevant than ever following increased scrutiny in the sector. The deadline to submit nominations for the…

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UK’s CMA to Investigate Flutter–Stars Gambling Deal

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  The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is going to review the £10 billion (€11.8 billion) merger between Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group. The Authority said it would investigate whether the deal would result in a “substantial lessening of competition” in the UK gambling market. An investigation into the deal between Flutter and…

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GiG Comply starts the new year with major contract renewal with bet365

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  bet365 continue their commitment to marketing compliance by renewing its contract with one of the industry’s leading tools, GiG Comply. GiG Comply is supporting bet365 to meet heightened advertising criteria in regulated markets and multiple jurisdictions including the UK, US, and European markets. This means bet365 can further protect its brand online in a…

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