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Dutch Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Illegal Bingo and Lottery Operations

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  The Netherlands Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued cease and desist orders to two operators of online bingo and commercial online lottery services that were found to be running illegally on Facebook. Luxury Bingo and BSB Shop were both operating on the social network – with the latter also active on the Discord group-chatting…

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Marcus Boyle Appointed as New Chair of UK Gambling Commission

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  UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Marcus has been appointed for a term of five years which commences in September 2021. He takes over from Bill Moyes whose five-year term in the role comes to an end this month.

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Elys Game Technology and Grand Central Announce License Approval in Washington

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  Elys Game Technology, an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, and Grand Central LLC, an independently owned operator of the Grand Central Restaurant & Bar located in the Adams Morgan area of Washington, announced the grant by the District of Columbia’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) of a Class B Operator license…

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FIA and Sportradar Launch RaceAgaintManipulation Campaign

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  The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Sportradar launched a new initiative to tackle fixing and manipulation in motorsport events. The RaceAgainstManipulation campaign will target drivers competing in both national and international competitions as well as team personnel, officials, volunteers, event organisers and FIA staff and consultants. Jean Todt, President of FIA, said: “Safeguarding…

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Wazdan gains Greek licence

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  Wazdan, the leading global slot supplier, has received its Manufacturer A1 Suitability licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), marking its 16th certified jurisdiction. The accreditation will see many of the supplier’s top-performing products hit the Greek market, headlined by Hold the Jackpot titles, the exciting Power of Gods™ series, including Power of Gods™: the Pantheon, and top-performing…

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UKGC Imposes £5.85M Fine on Daub Alderney

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £5.85m ($8.05m) on Rank Group subsidiary Daub Alderney for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Three customers were allowed to deposit and lose amounts of over £40,000 each. The first customer was allowed to lose £43,410 in four months despite showing gambling addiction signs,…

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