Compliance Updates

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

Unibet Drops Appeal Against Kansspelautoriteit Fine

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  Unibet has withdrawn its objection to the fine it was slapped with by the Netherlands Gambling Authority. The move means that the financial penalty has now become irrevocable and that the company has probably paid it or plans to pay it. In August, Kansspelautoriteit hit Unibet with a €470,000 fine to punish it for servicing…

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Playtech Partners with TruNarrative to Launch Compliance Platform

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  TruNarrative has partnered with Playtech to deliver a global compliance platform to the gaming industry. Playtech’s customers can now benefit from a single platform to manage customer risk, which includes: Age & Identity Verification, Document Validation, Safer Gambling Services, PEP & Sanctions Screening and Ongoing Monitoring. Operators using Playtech’s IMS platform can now use…

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French Parliament Approves Gambling Bill

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  The French Parliament has passed the new gambling bill, which will reform the tax regime for the country’s gambling operations. The change basically will alter the way gambling tax is calculated. The new method of calculation will be based on gross gaming revenue (GGR). As per the existing taxation method, gambling tax is calculated…

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Hacksaw Gaming has been ISO certified!

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  Malta based game provider Hacksaw Gaming has been accredited with the leading information security certification, ISO 27001. The achievement demonstrates their commitment to compliance and the handling of customer data. It also recognises a commitment to improving and securing contracts with operators and facilitates the process of applying for licenses in new territories. Hacksaw…

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Metric Gaming Obtains Maltese Supplier Licence

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  Metric Gaming, a multi-tenant B2B sports betting software provider, has obtained a Class 4 licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The licence awarded allows Metric Gaming to distribute its products and services to customers operating from the Mediterranean jurisdiction, considered a gold standard licencing regime in the global industry. Speaking about the successful…

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Gambling Legalisation in Ukraine Gets Delayed

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  Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed to approve the gambling bill by the end of 2019, but this task seems no longer achievable. According to Dmitry Natalukha, chairman of the parliamentary committee on economic policy, transition period is required for a number of things, including the creation of a special commission for the control…

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