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BGLC Conducts Public Consultation on Gambling

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  The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is conducting a public consultation on November 20 (today), as it continues considering proposals to implement fresh regulations for the marketing and advertising of gambling and gambling-related products in Jamaica. The event will supplement data already compiled in an online e-survey, which can be accessed at www.bglcconsultation.com.…

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OKTO.CASH Receives GGL Approval

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   OKTO.CASH, the innovative cash-to-digital payment method of OKTO has been granted approval by the GGL and has been officially recognized as an approved payment method for iGaming in Germany. This significant milestone allows igaming merchants in the German market to leverage the unique advantages of OKTO.CASH, setting them apart from competitors and offering an…

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Timor-Leste: The Newest Global iGaming Jurisdiction

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Southeast Asia’s youngest country is progressing towards becoming the newest hub for licensing and professional support services for the global iGaming industry. This important development for the country will see the establishment and incorporation of the Virtual Gaming Association (VGA) of Timor-Leste to create a policy of best practices for the licensing and regulation…

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ITIA Bans Seven Belgian Tennis Players for Match-fixing

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that seven Belgian tennis players have been suspended from the sport after admitting to breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). The sanctions are linked to a recently concluded criminal case involving a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium. Collaboration between the ITIA and Belgian…

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MGA Publishes Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice for the remote gaming sector. This ESG Code seeks to serve as an instrument for self-regulation, helping remote gaming companies align with best practices and maintain a position that allows them to effectively…

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AGCO issues $150,000 in penalties to PointsBet for violations of internet gaming responsible gambling standards

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The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued PointsBet Canada Operations 1 Inc., a registered internet gaming operator, a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $150,000 for failing to meet Ontario’s responsible gambling requirements. The penalty relates to several alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet…

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