Compliance Updates – Page 498 – Highly Aligned Leaders in Legal Operations

Bacta meet with the Minister and explore industry road map

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A senior Bacta delegation, comprising National President Gabi Stergides, President elect James Miller and CEO John White met last week with the Gambling Minister Mims Davies and her Civil Service advisers. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday 6 February, was held at Portcullis House and followed the Minister’s attendance at November’s Bacta Parliamentary…

Ireland moves closer to banning loot boxes in video games

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Ireland could become the next country to ban lootboxes in video games, following the footsteps of countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands. The Dáil, the lower house of parliament in the Republic of Ireland, is discussing the legality of loot boxes. Loot boxes are popular among the players. They are also a major…

Konami to stop in-game currency sale for PES 2019 in Belgium

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The Japanese gaming developer Konami has stopped the in-game sale of Pro Evolution Soccer 2019’s (PES 2019) myClub Coins currency in Belgium. The company is seeking ways to comply with Belgian laws that have come down heavily against loot boxes and similar chance-based purchases. The Belgian Gaming Commission stipulates that loot boxes qualified as…

ASA: new standards protecting children from irresponsible gambling ads

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The Advertising Standards Authority has published new standards to protect children and young people from irresponsible gambling ads. This follows a review of the evidence on advertising’s impact on under-18s and rulings by the Advertising Standards Authority. The last review was carried out in 2014. The evidence suggests that exposure to gambling ads that comply with…

Slot Provider GameArt Awarded ISO 9001 Certification

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February 13, 2019

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Ground-breaking digital gaming provider GameArt is pleased to announce it has been awarded ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its determination to provide the very best in entertaining and compliant slot games. Meeting the myriad stringent regulatory requirements of today’s various markets is no simple task, so the acquisition of the certification illustrates the breadth of…

Play’n GO Show Certified Excellence!

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February 11, 2019

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Play’n GO are consolidating their reputation as the supplier of choice for regulated markets, as they announce their most recent certifications and their plans for new markets. Already offering content in over 15 regulated jurisdictions globally, this year has seen them move into Sweden, and prepare to enter Portugal, two growing markets in…