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The most recent compliance updates of the online and land based gaming industry in the European Union, Asia, Russia and Americas
One of the salient changes which shall be brought about by the new Gaming Act, as of 1st July 2018, is that licensees are required to identify the persons responsible for the key functions as defined at law. Such persons are, in turn, required to undergo the MGA’s scrutiny in order for the Authority to…
read moreThe US games developer Valve has altered the way the Dutch players can interact with and purchase loot boxes. The changes have been introduced after complaints were lodged by the Netherlands Gaming Authority about a couple of games, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, for violating the country’s Betting and Gaming Act. A Reddit user…
read moreThe Macau government has submitted a revamped gambling license proposal to its legislators. It is significant since the concession to the gambling license holders will end when the existing casino licenses expire. Most of the licenses will expire soon. Many players anticipate there to be automatic extensions given to the operators whose licenses expire first…
read more“Integrated resort” openings will be limited to three locations initially. Japan’s parliament has passed the Integrated Resort (IR) bill which will lead to the opening of the country’s first legal casino. As per the bill, the casinos will be restricted to three locations in the initial phase. The passage of bill had controversies and resistance…
read moreInternet giant Google has adjusted its policies on search results to accommodate the new legislation in Italy that bans gambling advertisements. Google modified its policy page on Monday to make it congruent to Italy’s so-called Dignity Decree and its prohibition on nearly all forms of gambling advertising and sponsorships. Google’s notice reminded operators that, as…
read moreRussia’s lower house of parliament Duma has passed the bill that is aimed at punishing unlawful gambling. The State Duma passed the third and final reading of a bill that is set to make punishment for illegal gambling organisations more stringent. As per the new bill, unlicensed gambling conducted outside of the specially designated zones,…
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