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Nick Rust Appointed as Chair of the UKGC’s Industry Forum

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced the appointment of Nick Rust as the Chair of its Industry Forum. Mr Rust will assume his role in November, serving as the Chair for a two-year term. Mr Rust has held prominent positions in the gambling and sport sectors, including a…

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GR8 Tech Acquires PCI DSS and ISO 27001 Certifications

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   GR8 Tech, an aspiring iGaming platform provider, secured two prestigious certifications: PCI DSS v.4.0 and ISO 27001:2022. These certifications underline GR8 Tech’s commitment to upholding best practices and highlight its proactive and consistent approach to strengthening its business operations. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ensures…

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Georgia Increases Taxes on Gambling Business

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   On November 3, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, announced at the government meeting that the profit tax for the gambling business will be increased from the current 10% to 15%. There will also be a change regarding the withdrawal of money. In particular, the citizen will pay…

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Ukraine’s Evolving Gambling Landscape: Insights from the Panel of European Gaming Congress in Warsaw

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The panel discussion last  week, at the European Gaming Congress made me feel inspired to contemplate on critical facets of Ukraine’s burgeoning gambling industry, positioning the nation as an appealing prospect for Western European investors. Although unique challenges, including historical financial corruption and external pressures, exist, Ukraine’s European identity makes…

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ITIA Bans Three Tennis Players for Match-fixing

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed that three tennis players, Timur Khabibulin, Sanjar Fayziev and Igor Smilansky, have been sanctioned and fined following breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). The decision was made by independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer (AHO) Janie Soublière, who had previously upheld the…

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Genius Sports Granted Temporary License by Maine Gambling Control Unit as Regulated Market Goes Live

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  Genius Sports, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announced that it has been awarded a temporary gaming license by the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU). Genius Sports now holds 43 licenses, or equivalent, in North America across US states, territories, tribes and Canada, providing…

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