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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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MGA publishes Guidelines on the Impact of the UK’s Exit from the European Union

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  The Malta Gaming Authority is publishing a guidance note on the impact of the UK’s Exit from the European Union in consideration of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. The contents of the guidance note relate solely to regulatory affairs within the remit of the MGA, and operators should also be aware of ulterior…

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iSoftBet awarded Malta B2B supplier licence

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  More than 100 proprietary games certified – all new titles to be offered to tier one brands in rapidly growing jurisdiction  iSoftBet, the leading online and mobile casino content provider, has been awarded a B2B software licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) enabling it to offer more than 100 of its best performing…

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GiG awarded ISO 27001 certificate on Core platform and data warehouse

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  Gaming Innovation Group, Inc (GiG), has achieved ISO 27001 certification for the second year running. It covers development, infrastructure, network configuration and associated product operations for Gaming services hosted on the GiG Core platform. On top of this, the GiG team has also achieved a new accreditation for their data warehouse, which is used to…

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IBIA Urges New Zealand to Adopt an International Gaming Licence System

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  The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has urged the New Zealand government to adopt an international gaming licence system. The New Zealand government launched a public consultation into widening the number of permitted operators allowed to offer online betting services in the country. At present, TAB and Lotto NZ are the online firms allowed…

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