Compliance Updates

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

Spelinspektionen Penalises United Lottery Solutions

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  Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has issued an official warning and financial penalty of SEK700,000, around $73,30o on United Lottery Solutions, after the operator breached national laws on lottery betting. The regulator said that United Lottery Solutions had been offering players in Sweden the opportunity to bet on the outcome of various lottery games…

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ASA Warns Betfair and William Hill After Gambling Ads Appear in Looney Tunes App

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  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned William Hill and Flutter Entertainment to refine their advertising targeting strategies, after their promotions appeared in Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem, an app seen as being of particular appeal to minors. Flutter Entertainment responded that the ad had been placed by mobile engagement platform Tapjoy. Following…

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California Tribes to Continue Fight for Protecting Gaming Exclusivity

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  The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation for breach of their respective compacts with the State of California. The court acknowledged the exclusive right of…

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MGA Cancels the Gaming Licence of ASAP Italia SRL

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  The Malta Gaming Authority has cancelled the gaming licence of ASAP Italia SRL. ASAP Italia SRL has thus been directed to proceed with the cancellation process of the authorisation, and to suspend all gaming operations with immediate effect. In addition, a notice on the Authorised Person’s website is to be displayed informing all players…

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Global Gaming to Appeal Swedish License Revocation

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  Global Gaming is going to appeal Spelinspektionen’s decision to revoke its license in Sweden. The Swedish gambling regulator has revoked the license of Global Gaming’s subsidiary SafeEnt Ltd, after conducting a thorough review of its operations in Sweden. The regulator’s review detected “serious deficiencies” in its anti-money laundering, know your customer, and social responsibility…

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Have Your Say On NSW Gaming Machine And Casino Regulations

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  The NSW Government is inviting community and industry feedback on a number of minor administrative changes being proposed as part of a mandatory remake of the Gaming Machines Regulation 2010 and Casino Control Regulation 2009, which are due to expire on 1 September. The proposals seek to align the regulations with modern practice by…

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