Compliance Updates

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

The Malta Gaming Authority publishes amendments to the Gaming Premises Directive

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority has carried out a number of amendments to the Gaming Premises Directive (Directive 2 of 2019) (hereinafter the ‘Directive’). The amendments were made in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the regulatory mechanisms applicable to gaming premises and controlled gaming premises. The amendments relate to different aspects of the…

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UKGC Announces Temporary Extension of Regulatory Return Submissions Dates

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a temporary extension of regulatory return submissions dates. On feedback from operators and trade bodies, the UKGC has decided to allow operators an additional four weeks (28 days) to submit their regulatory returns. For annual returns, UKGC extended the window to submit returns from 42 days to…

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Swedish Regulator Penalises L&L Europe for Self-exclusion Failures

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  Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has issued a warning and SEK600,000 penalty fee to L&L Europe Ltd for self-exclusion failures. L&L Europe operates 14 casino sites in Sweden, including the Fun Casino, HyperCasino, No Bonus Casino and Norge Casino brands. An investigation into L&L started after self-excluded players told Spelinspektionen that they had been…

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Bonusfinder.com granted Colorado license ahead of 1st May opening

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  Fourth US state license for player-centric affiliate in less than a year Bonusfinder.com has been granted a license to operate in Colorado ahead of the state regulating sports betting next month – its fourth US affiliate license in less than a year. Founded in 2019 with a vision to transform how the affiliate sector creates,…

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BonusFinder granted Colorado license ahead of 1st May opening

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  Fourth US state license for player-centric affiliate in less than a year Bonusfinder.com has been granted a license to operate in Colorado ahead of the state regulating sports betting next month – its fourth US affiliate license in less than a year. Founded in 2019 with a vision to transform how the affiliate sector creates,…

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Smarkets Secures Betting Licence in Sweden

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  Betting exchange operator Smarkets has secured a betting licence from the Swedish Gambling Authority. The licence will allow Smarkets to offer betting exchange services in Sweden via its primary Smarkets.com domain, with the brand expected to launch later this year. A total of 95 companies have been issued licences to operate in Sweden since…

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