Compliance Updates

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

Ukraine’s Draft Gambling Law Ready for Second Reading

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  Ukraine is set to take its draft gambling law to its second reading this month, which if passed, would legalise both online and land-based gambling in the country. Under the draft gambling law, the gambling activities would be carried out through 11 different licenses, which would be issued by a gaming regulator. For a…

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Malta Gaming Authority Publishes Amendments to its Sandbox Regulatory Framework

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published the amendments to its Sandbox Regulatory Framework. The amendments are: The authorised person and/or prospective authorised person shall be required to submit a legal opinion signed by a registered VFA agent, regarding the licensability or otherwise of the services in terms of the Virtual Financial Assets Act…

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UK Advertising Standards Authority Bans Coral Ad

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  The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a gambling ad from Coral. The complaint against Coral is related to a social media post which the company used to promote betting on the Cheltenham Festival horse racing meet. The social media post was with the caption “Have Another Go,” which showed a punter’s disappointment…

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Gov. Edwards Appoints Mike Noel as Chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board

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  Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Mike Noel as the new chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Noel will replace Ronnie Jones, who has been in the position since 2013. Noel served with the Louisiana State Police (LSP) for more than 30 years. “I’m pleased that LTC Noel has accepted the…

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Golden Race Receives ISO 27001:2013 Certification

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  Virtual Sports and Betting Technologies provider Golden Race has received the ISO 27001:2013 certification. This certification assures that the Information Security Management System of Golden Race is compliant with the standard of ISO 27001:2013. “This is another great step in reassuring our commitment with the highest international quality standards in information security. We are…

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GGPoker Network Granted B2B License By The Malta Gaming Authority

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  License to facilitate continued expansion of world’s biggest online poker network Swatar, Malta – June 4, 2020: GGPoker Network today announces that it has been awarded a Type 3 Gaming Services license by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The B2B License will enable the online poker network to continue its expansion into new markets.…

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