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Reading Time: 4 minutes   The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has updated the certification programme for betting and online casino because of the introduction of supplier licences from January 1, 2025. Interested parties can comment on the update. Comments must be sent to the DGA no later than August 19, 2024. Comments must be submitted…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Danish Gambling Authority has called attention to FATF’s (Financial Action Task Force) updated lists of high-risk jurisdictions: the Grey List (jurisdictions under increased monitoring) and Black List (call for actions). Among other things, gambling operators must include FATF’s lists of high-risk jurisdictions when assessing players’ risk. Jurisdictions listed…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   On July 3, Finland’s Ministry of the Interior published draft legislation outlining the country’s new gambling framework. The draft law is now open for consultation until August 18, 2024. Currently, Finland is the last EU country with a comprehensive monopoly on online gambling. The proposal aims to introduce competition…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   On 2 May, the Danish Parliament adopted the Act on Amendment of Act on Gambling. Among other things, the amendment of the Gambling Act means that the Danish Gambling Authority from the 1st of July 2024 will have more response options i.e., options to issue orders and reprimands. Until…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   From 1 January 2025, all game suppliers wishing to provide services to gambling operators licensed in Denmark must obtain a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority. Applications for these licences will be accepted beginning 1 September 2024. To assist with this process, the Danish Gambling Authority has created guidance…