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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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Canada Amends the Criminal Code Offence of Money Laundering

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  The Government of Canada has amended the Criminal Code offence of money laundering. The regulation changes criminalise moving money on behalf of someone despite money laundering suspicions. “This change modernises Canada’s money laundering criminal offences to be consistent with key allies (e.g. U.K. and Australia) and provides an additional tool to disrupt and more…

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Spain Approves the Creation of Commission to Combat Sports Manipulation

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  The Ministry of the Presidency in Spain has approved the creation of a national commission to combat match-fixing and betting-related fraud. According to the Ministry, the commission will “develop action plans [and] recommendations or diagnoses to detect, prevent and combat illegal actions in the field of sports competitions and fraud in betting.” Members of…

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