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Record-breaking attendance at IAGR and IMGL 2024 conference

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) are preparing to host the largest conference in their history. Taking place in Rome from 21–24 October 2024, the event has confirmed over 400 attendees from across 50+ countries and six continents. ‘This year’s record…

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AFC signs MoU with IBIA to strengthen fight against match-fixing

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to protect and safeguard the beautiful game in Asia was further underlined today through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Moving forward, the AFC and IBIA will work closely to detect irregular betting patterns…

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UKGC Appoints Two New Members to the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The UK Gambling Commission has appointed two new members to the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG), Dr Virve Marionneau and Dr Spencer Murch. Anna van der Gaag, Chair of ABSG, said: “We are very fortunate to have Virve and Spencer as our newest members. “They are highly respected academics,…

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Playnetic reinforces European foothold following regulatory approval from the Malta Gaming Authority

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Playnetic, the new B2B iGaming provider, has received regulatory approval from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The news sees the innovative gaming content provider recognised by the MGA, allowing Playnetic to provide its captivating portfolio of games to Maltese licensed operators. This strategic move allows the company to secure…

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AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas Announced as Speaker for Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The organisers of Regulating the Game 2025 have announced that Mr Brendan Thomas, chief executive officer of AUSTRAC, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 edition of the conference, taking place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10-13 March 2025. Mr Thomas, who began his 5-year term as…

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TexBet fined $33,000 for ignoring gambler’s request to close betting account

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Online bookmaker O’Shea Bookmaking Pty Ltd, trading as TexBet, has been fined $33,000 for sending gambling ads and accepting new bets from a customer who had tried to close their betting account. O’Shea Bookmaking was sentenced in the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 25 September for offences under the Betting…

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