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BGC Welcomes Labour’s Election Victory

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed Labour’s General Election victory and committed to working with the new government to deliver a world class betting and gaming industry. Labour secured a landslide victory after the nation went to the polls on Thursday, July 4. BGC Chair Michael Dugher said:…

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Spillemyndigheden to Host Third Round of Anti-money Laundering (AML) and Financing of Terrorism Case-based Training Event

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, has announced that it will be hosting a third anti-money laundering (AML) and financing of terrorism case-based training event, following a high volume of interest from prospective participants. Organised in collaboration with the Danish Business Authority, the Danish Financial Intelligence Unit, the Danish Security…

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Gambling Commission’s new reporting requirements now in force

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   From 1 July, operators must submit their regulatory returns every quarter, with the new reporting period ending in September, warns licensing law firm Poppleston Allen The Gambling Commission has made good on its March promise to introduce a new condition on licence holders, which began on Monday. Under the…

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New Harm Minimisation Measures for Pubs and Clubs with Gaming Machines Come into Effect in New South Wales

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Pubs and clubs in New South Wales with gaming machines are now required to comply with important new measures intended to embed a culture of harm minimisation in venues to support people at risk of gambling harm. Venues with more than 20 gaming machines now need to have a dedicated…

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Gentoo Media signs partnership agreement with SkyCity for automated brand protection tool GiG Comply

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Gentoo Media has today announced a new partnership agreement with New Zealand brand, SkyCity, Australasia’s leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality businesses, for the provision of its automated compliance and brand protection tool, GiG Comply. The agreement will reinforce SkyCity’s commitment to responsible gambling, safeguarding their brand through ensuring regulatory…

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The Danish Gambling Authority Will Have More Response Options with Amendment of the Gambling Act

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   On 2 May, the Danish Parliament adopted the Act on Amendment of Act on Gambling. Among other things, the amendment of the Gambling Act means that the Danish Gambling Authority from the 1st of July 2024 will have more response options i.e., options to issue orders and reprimands. Until…

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