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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law that will require casino operators to step up their identification of patrons in a bid to improve tax revenue. It obliges the company to ensure the provision in the cashier’s receipt of the customer’s surname, first name, the series and number of the client’s…
read moreInternational Game Technology PLC (IGT) has achieved responsible gaming re-accreditation by the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) for its IGT Gaming and PlayDigital operations. This latest accreditation makes IGT the first gaming supplier to be re-certified by G4 for both its Digital and Gaming segments. “As the gaming industry leader serving customers around the…
read moreLithuanian authorities have published new know-your-customer (KYC) guidelines for gaming operators. The Ministry of Finance’s Gambling Supervision Service said the guidelines outline the factors that gambling and lottery companies should take into account when assessing relationships and transactions to reduce the risk of involvement in money laundering and terrorist financing. Operators must check all…
read moreLondon-listed gaming operator GVC Holdings has welcomed the introduction of the transitional period tolerance policy (Tolerance Policy) in Germany. On September 10, the 16 Lander (German federal states) confirmed that they had agreed to a transitional tolerance policy for the period ahead of the implementation of the Interstate Treaty 2021 (Interstate Treaty). The key…
read moreBetting operator Danske Spil has launched new player ID cards, moving all land-based betting towards an account-based digital system. The ID card named “Sikkert Spil” has initially been made available to stores that sell Oddset and Tips services. It will be made mandatory throughout its partner kiosks, supermarkets and petrol stations across the country.…
read moreDuring May 2020, the MGA published a consultation paper in order to gather feedback on the proposed bringing into force of the Suspicious Betting Reporting Requirements together with other measures which the Authority intends to implement in support of its commitment to safeguard the integrity of sports and sports betting. This consultation was open…
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