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International sports betting operator Pinnacle joins integrity body IBIA

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  International online sports betting brand Pinnacle has become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Pinnacle (formerly known as Pinnacle Sports) was established in 1998 and has operating licences in multiple jurisdictions including Malta, Sweden and Italy. Pinnacle offers a wide range of sports betting options and was one of the earliest…

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Sydney’s Crown Casino to Reopen to VIPs in August

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  Sydney’s Crown Casino will open its doors in August to VIP visitors only, less than two years after being deemed unfit to hold a gaming licence. The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) gave Crown the green light to open the Sydney operation last month, saying it would closely monitor the casino’s initial…

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GambleAware Responds to the Call for Evidence on Loot Boxes in Video Games

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  UK-based charity GambleAware has published a statement in which it responds to the government of the country over the use of loot boxes in video games. In the statement, GambleAware said: “We have long been concerned about loot boxes, which are used by 40% of children who play video games and are leading to…

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Lithuanian and Ukrainian Regulators Sign MoU

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  The Gaming Control Authority under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania and the Gambling and Lotteries Regulation Commission of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of supervision of gambling and lotteries. Understanding the importance of international cooperation, exchange of information and best practices, and feeling…

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UKGC Issues Guidance on Operator Complaint Handling

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published advice on how licensees should handle complaints, as part of a review of complaints policies. The guidance comes after the Commission reviewed 34 licensee complaints policies from a range of sectors, assessing their accessibility and ease of use. Commission research revealed that 8% of gamblers had made…

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German Gambling Regulator Asks ISPs to Block Illegal iGaming Websites

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  Germany’s new gambling regulator, Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), has asked local internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to unlicensed international gambling websites that are currently targeting the German market. The GGL has made its stance clear on the subject of illegal gambling websites. Just last week, the regulator black listed unlicensed provider Lottoland and asked…

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