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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India Investigates Google Over Policies for Real-money Games

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   India’s competition oversight body has ordered a probe into Google over its policies for real-money games on its platform The investigation comes after a complaint by online gaming group WinZO that called Google’s policies restrictive. WinZO contacted India’s Competition Commission (CCI) back in 2022, after it was excluded from…

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Gaming Control Board (GCB) Statement on Allegations Regarding Curaçao’s Licensing Reforms

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Reading Time: 3 minutes The Gaming Control Board (GCB) took notice of a recent complaint made regarding the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) reform process and the integrity of Curaçao’s licensing regime and wishes to state as follows. Authority to issue licenses In pursuance of the National Ordinance on Hazard Games (NOOGH), the…

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Marcus Boyle to Step Down as Chair of Gambling Commission

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Marcus Boyle has announced his decision to step down as Chair of the Gambling Commission, with his term set to conclude on 31 January 2025. Over the past three years, he has led the Commission through a period of change in the industry and regulatory landscape. During his tenure,…

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BGaming awarded Peru supplier licence

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  Popular iGaming content provider BGaming has secured a highly sought-after licence in Peru, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across LatAm. BGaming’s technical system of gaming software and its engaging portfolio have been officially approved by the gambling regulator Mincetur, a national administrative authority which implements and oversees all aspects of online gaming…

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VNLOK and NOGA Launch Reporting Centre for Illegal Online Gambling

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) and the Licensed Dutch Online Gaming Providers (VNLOK) have launched the “Meld Vals Spel” (Report Cheating Hotline) to combat illegal online gambling practices. This hotline has been set up to allow members of VNLOK and NOGA, other licensees, partner organisations and other professional stakeholders…

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UK Gambling Operators Face £100M Tax in Harm Reduction Push

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Gambling operators in the UK face a tax of as much as 1.1% of profits on some types of games as the government seeks £100 million ($126 million) a year to invest in harm reduction and research. The planned statutory levy on all licensed operators will range from 0.1% to…

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