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UK Gambling Commission welcomes new Economic Crime Plan

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  The UK Government has published its new Economic Crime Plan, which sets out priority areas for combating economic crime, such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The new plan has been agreed between the Chancellor, the Home Secretary, major financial institutions, legal, accountancy and property organisations, and law enforcement, including the UK Gambling Commission.…

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Cyprus Bans Daytime Gambling Adverts

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  The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission has released a new set of rules for gambling advertisements by land-based casinos. The gambling regulators said that the new measures are introduced to “ensure gambling activities are carried out in a socially responsible manner.” There are four land-based casinos operating in Cyprus including a temporary casino…

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SportPesa Sues Government

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  SportPesa, the sports betting platform based in Kenya, has sued the Kenyan Government for betting losses after the state switched-off their pay bills and shortcodes. Pevans East African Limited, which owns SportPesa, says they are seeking compensation for money lost since the shutdown began. The suspension of the Pay Bill, SMS and Short Codes…

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Lords Committee to Hold Double Evidence Session Related to Problem Gambling, Advertising and Impact on Children

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  The House of Lords Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry is going to hold two evidence sessions on July 23. Speaking to the Committee will be academics specialising in the psychology of gambling behaviour and representatives from the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling and the Gambling Commission. Professor…

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UK Minister Considers Raising the Minimum Age Limit for National Lottery Scratchcards

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  Mims Davies, the Minister for Sport and Civil Society in the UK, has announced that the minimum age to play National Lottery scratchcards and online instant win games could be increased to 18 to protect vulnerable young people. At present, the age limit for all National Lottery games is 16, but the government will…

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Missouri Gaming Commission Considers Gaming Terminals as Illegal

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  The Missouri Gaming Commission has deemed the gaming terminals illegal to slow the rapid-fire spread of untaxed and unregulated slot machines in Missouri. The lead attorney for the Missouri Gaming Commission ruled that the terminals contain functions that make them “gambling devices,” which are prohibited outside of licensed casinos. The ruling came in response…

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