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Dutch Gaming Regulator and Media Watchdog Agree Advertising Protocol

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  The Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit and the country’s media watchdog have signed a protocol that will see them work more closely in the supervision of advertising just weeks ahead of the launch of the new regulated market. The Commissariaat voor de Media (CdvM) and Kansspelautoriteit will share complaints and signals about advertising for gambling,…

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BF Games awarded ISO certification ahead of Switzerland entry

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  BF Games, the dynamic games development studio, has gained leading information security certification ISO 27001 ahead of entering a new market in Switzerland. The accreditation showcases BF Games’ commitment to information security management as it seeks to expand its product offering across regulated markets in Europe. ISO 27001 certifies in-house developed IT products and…

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UK Gambling Commission Wins IAGR Regulatory Excellence Award

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has won the Regulatory Excellence award in IAGR’s inaugural International Regulatory Awards. The Gambling Commission got the award for their wide-scale collaboration with the industry on three areas of concern, leading to a fast track of consumer protection changes. Those areas were: incentives for High-Value Customers, or VIP schemes…

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Northern Ireland Gambling Amendment Bill Reaches Assembly

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  New regulations for the gaming industry in Northern Ireland have been introduced this week in the country’s Assembly, significantly amending the current laws. The Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill creates new offences in permitting children to play gaming machines and provides powers to impose a statutory levy on gambling operators. It establishes…

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OKTO receives PCI DSS certification

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  Confirming once again OKTO’s commitment to deliver high-quality, reliable, secure, and compliant service offerings to its customers, OKTO obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard certification OKTO has received the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification proving once more its continuous investment in leading and reliable technologies, adhering to high…

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1400 Arrests, $8M Seized in Illegal Gambling at Euro: Interpol

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  An Interpol operation targeting illegal gambling during Euro 2020 led to 1400 arrests and the seizure of $7.9 million (6.7 million euros) in cash, the Lyon-based global crime agency reported. Thousands of raids in Asia and Europe also resulted in the confiscation of computers and mobile phones connected to almost $465 million in bets.…

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