GeoComply Welcomes New Era of Responsible Gambling with Launch of Regulated Online Sports Betting in Massachusetts
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  Leading fraud and risk solutions provider GeoComply Solutions Incorporated recorded over 400,000 player accounts in Massachusetts over the opening weekend after the Commonwealth launched regulated online sports betting on Friday, March 10. Throughout the regulatory process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has emphasized consumer protection, resulting in an oversight regime with strong rules around…

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Netherlands Gambling Regulator KSA Fines Bet365 for Marketing Breaches
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  The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of 400 thousand euros on Hillside New Media Malta Plc, a Bet365 company. In an investigation following a broadcast of the TV programme Kassa, the KSA found that Hillside had directed advertisements and bonuses to young adults (18-24 year olds) registered with Hillside in the…

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Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority to Crack Down on Use of Crypto Assets
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  Singapore’s new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), announced it has no plans to legalise the use of cryptocurrency within its land-based gaming industry as it continues to explore the use of crypto across video game and social gaming platforms. In what appears to be a continuation of Singapore’s general opposition to the…

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German Sports Betting Association Calls for Rethinking of Regulation to Combat the Black Market
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  The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) will report on the current development of the sports betting market in Germany at its 2023 annual press conference. Although millions of people in Germany show great interest in sports betting, it is becoming increasingly difficult for legal providers to meet the high demand with attractive products due…

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Belgium Bans Gambling Advertising from July 1
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  The Belgian government has decided to ban gambling advertising across multiple platforms from July 1 in a bid to crack down on addiction and debt, with a further prohibition on ads in stadiums and sports sponsorships coming at a later date. “The government is deeply concerned about the impact of the huge amounts of…

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MGA and Badminton World Federation Sign Data-Sharing Agreement
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  The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Integrity Unit has recently established a Data Sharing Agreement with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). BWF’s strategic partnership with the MGA forms a key component of monitoring suspicious betting activity in badminton and further demonstrates the BWF Integrity Unit’s ongoing commitment to a clean and fair sport. Monitoring and…

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Regulatory Changes in the Online Casino Industry in Europe: Impacts and Implications
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  Introduction The online casino industry has witnessed a significant transformation in Europe in recent years due to regulations imposed by governments across the continent. Concerns about gambling addiction, consumer protection, and money laundering have driven the changes. Impact of Regulations on Online Casinos These regulations have impacted online casinos in several ways, including the…

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Boldplay Secures Romanian Gaming Licence
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  Boldplay, the rapidly expanding casino software provider known for its multi-channel solutions and in-play jackpots, has announced that it has received approval from Romania’s Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) that will allow it to offer its services at all online platforms licensed in the country. Following hot on the heels of the…

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