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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The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority (LPT) has completed its inspection: Olympic Casino has been fined almost 8.4 million euros

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   The company Olympic Casino Group Baltija (OCGB) did not take sufficient steps to identify the origin of Šarūnas Stepukonis’ losing funds, and the monitoring of his financial transactions was only formal and ineffective. Such violations were identified by the Gaming Supervisory Authority, which conducted an inspection of OCGB’s activities in…

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Romania to Limit Gambling Spending to 10% of Monthly Income

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Romania continues to attempt to counter problem gambling among its population in a new draft bill that has been sent for consideration to the country’s lawmakers. The bill proposes that Romanians will be banned from spending more than 10% of their previous monthly income on gambling and betting. Banks…

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MGA Marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Strengthening Their Commitment to Safer Gambling

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is stepping up its efforts to combat gambling-related harm, unveiling new initiatives to strengthen player protection during Problem Gambling Awareness Month this March. A key development is the upcoming launch of a self-assessment tool, designed to help individuals evaluate their gambling habits and access…

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Foxtel Breaches Gambling Ad Rules

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Foxtel Cable Television Pty Limited has breached gambling advertising rules during the broadcast of an AFL match between Port Adelaide and Essendon in April 2024. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found a virtual banner promoting a gambling operator that appeared during Foxtel’s coverage of the match…

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Fennica Gaming Granted Supplier License for Ontario Market

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  Fennica Gaming has announced that it has been granted a gaming supplier license in Ontario, Canada. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy, allowing it to offer its cutting-edge gaming experiences to gaming operators in one of North America’s most dynamic regulated markets. The supplier license, granted by the Alcohol…

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MGCB Continues Crackdown on Unlicensed Online Casinos

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against five offshore online casinos, sending cease-and-desist letters for violating state gaming laws. These websites offer a variety of casino games, such as slots, poker, blackjack, Keno, bingo, and game show games, in addition to sports betting. The following unlicensed operators are now under…

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