Western Europe

BeyondPlay secures licence from the Gambling Commission

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  BeyondPlay, the B2B start-up developing next-generation engagement software for online operators, has been granted a licence by the UKGambling Commission. The securing of a Remote Casino Host and Gambling Software Licence from the Gambling Commission follows the granting of a B2B Critical Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority in December 2022. The GB licence is…

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UKGC Imposes £442,750 Fine on TonyBet

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £442,750 and given warning to TonyBet for failing to have fair and transparent terms, and for failing to follow social responsibility and anti-money laundering rules. The operator – which operates tonybet.co.uk – will also have to undergo a third-party audit to assess whether it…

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BHA Extends Joe Saumarez Smith’s Term as Chair Until 31 May 2025

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  The Nominations Committee of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has recommended that Joe Saumarez Smith’s role as Chair of the BHA should be extended until 31 May 2025, and the BHA Board has unanimously supported this recommendation. This represents a full three-year term from 1 June 2022, the date he was appointed as Chair.…

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Belgian Government Approves Draft Royal Decree to Restrict Gambling Advertising

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  The Belgian government has approved a draft royal decree that would place restrictions on gambling advertising. Sponsorships in sports will be restricted as of 2025. The first measures from the decree are expected to come into force on June 1, 2023, and will initially place restrictions on all forms of advertising for betting products…

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Court Rejects Daub Alderney’s Appeal Against UKGC Fine

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  A court has rejected an operator’s appeal against a UK Gambling Commission penalty. In September 2021, the UKGC fined Daub Alderney £5.85m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Daub Alderney appealed to the First-Tier Tribunal on the grounds that the financial penalty was excessive, unfair and disproportionate. But following a hearing Judge Findlay…

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EGBA Welcomes the Publication of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill

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  The Irish Parliament has published the long-anticipated Gambling Regulation Bill. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe’s leading online gambling operators, welcomed the publication of the Bill, which marks a significant milestone in the Irish government’s efforts to modernise the country’s gambling regulations. The Gambling Regulation Bill proposes new regulations for land-based…

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