Compliance Updates

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

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ADG PSA: Consumer Protection Alert – Rise in Fraudulent Online Casinos Targeting Arizonans

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  The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) is issuing this Consumer Protection Alert to inform Arizonans of a concerning nationwide trend that has now reached Arizona. Fraudulent operators are falsely claiming that legitimate Arizona casinos have launched online gaming platforms. These illegal online casino platforms are presenting themselves as legitimate platforms by offering illegitimate or…

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The Star licence suspension extended for six months

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The NSW Independent Casino Commission has today notified The Star that its licence will remain suspended and the NICC-appointed Manager, Mr Nick Weeks, will continue to have oversight of casino operations until at least 30 September 2025, at which time the NICC will reassess The Star’s suitability to regain…

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EPIC Global Solutions highlighted as a key element in PrizePicks’ iCAP Accreditation

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   EPIC is proud to have played a key role in helping PrizePicks achieve iCAP certification, the industry’s leading responsible gaming (RG) assessment. As the globally recognized experts in harm minimization, EPIC worked closely with PrizePicks to enhance its responsible gaming initiatives, contributing to this historic milestone. With the certification, PrizePicks…

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AGCO issues $110,000 in penalties to BetMGM Canada for offering cash to induce new gambling customers

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  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served BetMGM Canada Inc. with an Order of Monetary Penalty (OMP) of $110,000 for violations of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming. In two separate incidents in 2024, BetMGM engaged marketing companies who offered cash to members of the public in return for opening new BetMGM…

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Continent 8 achieves ISO 50001 certification, championing responsible energy management in its data centres

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Continent 8 is committed to efficient energy management, reducing energy consumption and ensuring sustainability across various facilities Continent 8 Technologies, the leading provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the iGaming and online sports betting industry, is pleased to announce its recent achievement of the International…

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UKGC to Introduce New Rules to Increase Safety and Simplicity of Consumer Promotional Offers

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   New rules increasing the safety and simplicity of consumer promotional offers are to be introduced by the UK Gambling Commission. Gambling businesses will be banned from offering potentially harmful offers involving consumers having to carry out two or more types of gambling, such as betting and playing slots. Operators will…

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