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Spelinspektionen to Launch New AML Reporting System

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  Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, is going to launch a new system for licensed operators to report suspected money laundering and terrorist financing. Scheduled to launch on January 13, 2020, the goAML platform will increase the quality of reports filed with the police. The goAML platform will open for registration on December 9 and…

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Harrah’s Casino Faces Class Action Lawsuit

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  A lawsuit has been filed against Harrah’s Casino in Joliet for violating the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act by possessing the facial geometry scans and identifying information of its Joliet casino customers “without creating and following a written policy, made available to the public.” The lawsuit asks the judge to award liquidated or actual…

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Ukraine’s Gambling Bill Proposes Certain Requirements for iGaming

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  The new gambling bill of Ukraine has proposed certain requirements for the operations of online casinos, bookmakers and poker rooms. These types of activities will require a special license. The bill allows offering gambling via websites and applications on different operating systems. Opertors will need to own or have the right to use one…

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Ukrainian Parliament Registers Draft Law on Regulation of Gambling Industry

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  Verkhovna Rada, the Parliament of Ukraine, has registered a draft Law “On State Regulation of Activities in the Organization and Conduct of Gambling.” The Government’s bill aims to comprehensively streamline the organisation and conduct of gambling. Adoption of the bill will allow to regulate the problem of illegal gambling business distribution and prevent gaming…

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MGA Tightens Definition of Start-ups

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced changes to the regulations on gaming license fees to narrow the definition of start-ups, potentially ramping up costs for smaller gaming businesses. Previously, a start-up owner had to generate less than €10m in revenue from gaming or related sectors during the previous financial year, but now, such…

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Japan to Launch Casino Commission in January 2020

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  The Government of Japan is planning to launch the country’s casino management commission on January 7, 2020. The casino management commission will have five members. Their appointments require a confirmation from the country’s parliament and they will serve five-year terms. The casino management commission is to be in charge of security matters, probity and…

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