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BOS on Sweden’s signing of the Macolin Convention: Welcome, but unreasonable to only include state gambling companies in the work against match-fixing

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   In a memorandum from the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Swedish Government has proposed that Sweden sign and ratify the so-called Macolin Convention. This convention regulates the cooperation of the member states of the Council of Europe in the work against match-fixing. The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling…

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Spillemyndigheden: Certification Programme Adjusted After Consultation

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   On 15 July 2024, the Danish Gambling Authority invited interested parties to comment on the updated certification programme for betting and online casino after the introduction of supplier licences. Now, the certification programme has been revised and submitted for notification at the EU. During the consultation process, the Danish…

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Imagine Live obtains Swedish Approval

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Imagine Live Games now approved by the Swedish Gambling Authority. Imagine Live, a provider of innovative live dealer games and solutions, today announced that the Swedish Gambling Authority has approved its portfolio of games. Imagine Live’s company spokesperson commented: “Our innovative games are known throughout the industry for their immersive…

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Spillemyndigheden: Consultation on Updated Certification Programme for Betting and Online Casino

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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…

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Danish Authorities Form Agreement to Tackle Illegal Gambling Marketing

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   In a new agreement between the Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Authority and the Gambling Board, the authorities and the board will coordinate their efforts when they have to take action against gambling companies’ illegal marketing of games in Denmark. Gambling companies’ marketing can cross jurisdictions. Therefore, the Consumer Ombudsman, the…

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Spillemyndigheden Calls Attention to FATF’s Updated Lists of High-risk Jurisdictions

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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…

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