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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ASA Bans BetUK’s Radio Ad Featuring Former Footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   LeoVegas-owned sportsbook BetUK has been told by the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) not to repeat an advertisement again which featured former footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa, due to its appeal to under-18s. The radio ad for the operator in September 2023 saw Akinfenwa state he was a brand ambassador for the…

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Mermaid’s Quest Receives Certification for the Bulgarian and Georgian Market

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   CT Gaming’s multigame, Mermaid’s Quest, has received certification for the Bulgarian and Georgian markets. This certification paves the way for the multigame to be installed in gaming halls across both countries. The multigame offers a thrilling underwater adventure, featuring 12 exciting titles, all of which are linked to a…

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Announcement from Curacao GCB: Guideline – Census and Application

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Reading Time: 7 minutes   Deadline – 31st March 2024 Contents 1. Introduction 2. License categorization under the new framework and application flexibility 3. Census and Account Application Deadline: 31st March 2024 4. When is a License Application deemed to be submitted and what are consequences of non- submission? 5. License issued pre or post…

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mkodo Achieves ISO Certification, Elevating Information Security Standards in iGaming

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Reading Time: < 1 minute mkodo, leading supplier of iGaming front-end solutions and mobile apps, as well as provider of geolocation services to the industry through, GeoLocs, proudly announces its ISO27001:2022 certification. This certification is a globally recognised standard for information security management systems, highlighting mkodo’s commitment to security and regulatory compliance. The certification validates…

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Newcastle Hotel Fined for Gaming Machine Offences

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Newcastle hotel out of pocket $7,540 for gaming machine offences A Newcastle hotel has been fined $7,540 after being convicted of operating gaming machines outside authorised hours. The licensee of the Royal Inn Hotel at Waratah pleaded guilty to 13 offences under the Gaming Machines Act 2001 in Downing Centre Local…

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UK Gambling Commission Adds Nine Members to its Industry Forum

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The UK Gambling Commission has announced the newly appointed members of the Industry Forum. The Forum – made up of members from Britain’s gambling industry – will provide the Commission with further insight into the views of operators. Forum members include: Nick Rust (OBE) – Chair Tony Boulton Kirsty…

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