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KSA Orders LCS Brands to Withdraw from Dutch Market

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  Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Malta-based online casino group LCS Limited to immediately comply with its jurisdiction and cease and withdraw its Dutch market activities. KSA has imposed a cease-and-desist order on LCS Limited brands for “illegally offering games of chance”, which have contravened the laws established by the KOA Act, safeguarding…

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JCRC Submits FY2023 Budget

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  The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC) has submitted a budget for JPY3.88b ($27.7m), equivalent to an increase of JPY0.35b ($2.5m) as compared to the budget sanctioned for fiscal 2022. The rise in the budget is demanded keeping in view the situation of the revenue deficit, as there are hardly any chances for integrated casino…

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Baillie and Seddon Re-appointed as UKGC Commissioners

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that John Baillie and Catharine Seddon have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission commencing 31 December 2022 until 10 April 2024. John is a Chartered Accountant and a former partner of KPMG in Scotland…

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Camelot Withdraws Legal Action Over UK National Lottery Licence

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  Allwyn has announced that Camelot has dropped its legal challenge against the company, after the former was selected by the Gambling Commission to take over the UK National Lottery Licence. When Allwyn was awarded the Fourth National Lottery Licence by the Gambling Commission in March, the incumbent Camelot immediately appealed the decision and pursued…

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UK Gambling Commission Amends Requirements of Social Responsibility Code on Customer Interactions

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an update on the introduction of its new remote customer interaction requirements and guidance. The regulator has also advised gambling operators to consider the contents of the announcement, as the body has now shifted the date on which some requirements will come into force and a consultation…

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CALLS FOR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY TO REVIEW ACT

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  The NSW Government is calling for the entertainment industry to review the Entertainment Industry Act 2013 and ensure it is still fit for purpose and achieving its intended objectives. NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann said the NSW Government wanted to ensure the regulatory framework for the entertainment industry was up to date and…

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