Compliance Updates

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

Latvia Parliament Approves Bill to Ban Alimony Debtors from Gambling

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  The Latvian Parliament (Saeima) has approved at the first reading a bill to ban alimony debtors from gambling, and scheduled a second reading for January 20. The bill would require operators to ensure that those who owe maintenance payments are not permitted to gamble either in person or online. In order to do so,…

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Highlight Games Announces Romanian License

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  London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games Limited today announces that it is now licensed to distribute its products in Romania. Following receipt of its Class II license from the Romanian Gambling Authority, Highlight Games’ exclusive suite of products – including SOCCERBET in English, Italian and Turkish variants and NBA Last 60 – are…

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PlayUp Secures Sports Betting License in New Jersey

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  Australian operator PlayUp has expanded its footprint across the US by acquiring a sports betting license in New Jersey. This is the second market access agreement that PlayUp has announced after the recent acquisition of their Colorado license. To gain the license, PlayUp entered into a multi-year deal with FR Park Racing (FRP) which…

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Churchill Downs Secures Approval for Sports Betting in Tennessee

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  Churchill Downs has secured approval for sports betting in Tennessee. Churchill Downs drew approval from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee, joining FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and Tennessee Action 24/7. Churchill Downs’ sportsbook, BetAmerica, is rebranding as TwinSpires. BetAmerica is live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. Some steps remain before Churchill Downs’ Tennessee launch,…

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German Youth Protection Regulator Approves HooYu as a Suitable Age Verification System

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  The German Commission for the Protection of Young People in the Media (Kommission für Jugendmedienschutz – KJM) has approved HooYu as a suitable age verification system. The KJM offers providers legal certainty by reviewing concepts and systems to check that they meet the technical requirements to satisfactorily perform age verification which enables ID document…

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Macau Delays Gaming Law Review Due to Pandemic

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  The revision of gaming legislation has been delayed due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the SAR’s chief executive Ho Iat Seng. Ho said in a press conference: “Because of the pandemic we delayed some works for the public consultation but we are making efforts to go forward. It is work…

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