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Australia Regulator Expands Money Laundering Probe at Casino Firm Star

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  Australia’s financial crime regulator said on Friday it had broadened its ongoing investigation of the country’s second-biggest casino operator Star Entertainment Group over possible breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws at its casinos. The sector has been plagued by a slew of regulatory inquiries in Australia and the development highlights casino firms’ shortcomings…

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ESA Gaming gains ISO27001 accreditation

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  Innovative games provider ESA Gaming has been awarded a ISO27001 certification which will enable it to enter additional regulated markets. The certification underlines ESA Gaming’s commitment to information security standards and will facilitate the supplier’s move into jurisdictions such as Switzerland and Greece which is using it as a regulatory benchmark. The international certification…

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LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW CASINO REGULATOR

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  The Bergin Inquiry’s key recommendation for a standalone casino regulator is well on its way to becoming a reality, with temporary arrangements put in place to support the new structure. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has announced practical interim arrangements ahead of legislative changes to establish the independent casino regulator. In August…

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Soft2Bet secures Danish Gaming licence

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  Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has obtained licences from the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, to begin offering a wide range of igaming verticals in Denmark. The licences cover sports betting, as well as online casino games like roulette, baccarat, punto banco, blackjack, poker, online bingo and slots. Soft2Bet’s entry into the Danish market…

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Seminole-Backed Group Claims Fraud in Fla. Casino Initiative

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  The Seminole Tribe of Florida has gone on the offensive in litigation over a Las Vegas Sands Corp.-backed ballot initiative aimed at opening the Sunshine State to additional casinos, accusing the sponsor of “brazenly violating” Florida election law in its efforts to gather needed voter signatures. The battle in a Leon County circuit court…

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Spearhead Studios secures Dutch certification

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  Gaming developer Spearhead Studios will enter the Dutch market after being granted local certification for its proprietary casino content and RGS platform. Estimated to reach EUR 1.1 billion in 2024 by the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA), the Netherlands is set to become a lucrative online gambling market in the regulated European space. As one…

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