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Latvia Introduces Responsible Gambling Program

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  Latvia has launched a responsible gambling initiative beginning from the New Year that offers the players an option to self-exclude themselves from gaming operations. After the Latvian government approving the self-exclusion program, it came into force January 1. players can ban themselves from both online and land-based gaming operations for one year. “The purpose…

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Swedish Court Reduces Genesis and Aspire Global Penalty Fees

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  Sweden’s Administrative Court has ruled that the penalty fees issued to Genesis Global and Aspire Global for breaching self-exclusion regulations should be reduced. Spelinspektionen, the gambling regulator in Sweden, ordered Genesis to pay a penalty of SEK4m (€382,757) in March, while Aspire was issued a penalty of SEK3m in April related to its AG…

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Northern Ireland Launches Consultation on Gambling Legislation

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  The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a public consultation to consider changes in the current regulatory system and will run until February 21, 2020. DfC permanent secretary Tracy Meharg said that the department is considering changes that could be included in any new gambling legislation. She described the industry as an important employer…

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Gambling.com Gets Approval for Business in Indiana

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  KAX Media America Inc, the U.S. subsidiary of Gambling.com Group, has received approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission to provide services to the licensed gaming operators in the state. “Indiana got it right by offering mobile sports betting and the state represents a significant opportunity for sites like Bookies.com to connect sports fans with…

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Unibet Drops Appeal Against Kansspelautoriteit Fine

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  Unibet has withdrawn its objection to the fine it was slapped with by the Netherlands Gambling Authority. The move means that the financial penalty has now become irrevocable and that the company has probably paid it or plans to pay it. In August, Kansspelautoriteit hit Unibet with a €470,000 fine to punish it for servicing…

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Playtech Partners with TruNarrative to Launch Compliance Platform

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  TruNarrative has partnered with Playtech to deliver a global compliance platform to the gaming industry. Playtech’s customers can now benefit from a single platform to manage customer risk, which includes: Age & Identity Verification, Document Validation, Safer Gambling Services, PEP & Sanctions Screening and Ongoing Monitoring. Operators using Playtech’s IMS platform can now use…

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