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ComplianceOnline rebrands to become VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence

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  New name derived from ‘universal truth’ – represents company’s status as the leading provider of independent regulatory intelligence  ComplianceOnline, the parent company of GamblingCompliance and PaymentsCompliance, has unveiled a new name and brand identity, cementing the company’s position as the leading provider of regulatory intelligence. The rebrand reflects the company’s recent investments into its product…

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Greek Government Submits Draft Gambling Legislation to European Commission

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  The Greek government has drafted new gambling legislation and submitted it to the European Commission for approval. The main difference in the potential new landscape is to subject online sports betting and other games to different licences. The latter will only cost €2 million, while sports wagering operations will require a €3 million investment.…

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IBIA and MGA sign betting integrity cooperation agreement

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  The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the Malta Gaming Authority’s (MGA) recently created Sports Integrity Unit have highlighted their commitment to protecting consumers, sports and betting markets from corruption with the signing of a betting integrity information sharing agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is the first agreement between the MGA’s new Unit…

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Playtech Partners with TruNarrative to Launch Compliance Platform

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  TruNarrative has partnered with Playtech to deliver a global compliance platform to the gaming industry. Playtech’s customers can now benefit from a single platform to manage customer risk, which includes: Age & Identity Verification, Document Validation, Safer Gambling Services, PEP & Sanctions Screening and Ongoing Monitoring. Operators using Playtech’s IMS platform can now use…

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MGA Tightens Definition of Start-ups

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced changes to the regulations on gaming license fees to narrow the definition of start-ups, potentially ramping up costs for smaller gaming businesses. Previously, a start-up owner had to generate less than €10m in revenue from gaming or related sectors during the previous financial year, but now, such…

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Paul Newson appointed as IAGR president as IAGR2019 wraps up in Jamaica

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  The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has appointed Paul Newson, Trustee of the NSW Responsible Gambling Fund, as President as part of IAGR’s 2019 annual conference, held in Jamaica from 30 September to 3 October. The event – IAGR2019 – attracted over 200 gaming regulators, advisors, law experts and industry representatives from more…

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