PGCB Approves License for Nittany Mall Casino
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  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday unanimously approved a license for the proposed mini-casino at the Nittany Mall, but a potential appeal and a parallel lawsuit by a competing company mean the facility is unlikely to move forward any time soon. SC Gaming OpCo, owned by investor and former Penn State trustee…

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UKGC Imposes £6.1M Fine on Online Operator In Touch Games
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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £6.1 million on In Touch Games (ITG) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Social responsibility failures included: Not interacting with a customer until seven weeks after they had been flagged for interaction for erratic play patterns and extended periods of play. Accepting a…

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MGA Exploring the Development of a Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice for Remote Gaming Sector
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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is exploring the development of a voluntary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code of Good Practice for the remote gaming sector. As noted by the MGA, the idea comes amid investors, consumers and employees becoming “increasingly aware of the impact that companies have on society and the environment,” which…

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Boldplay Awarded Gibraltar Licence
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  Boldplay has been awarded a licence from the Gibraltar Licensing Authority to offer its services to all regulated online casino platforms there. The supplier will now be available to offer its catalogue of over 80 slot, table game, bingo, keno and virtual scratch card titles to new audiences on a wide variety of regulated…

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Leadstar Media Acquires Sports Betting and Internet Gaming Supplier Licences in Michigan
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  Leadstar Media, a leading affiliate marketing company based in Sweden, has acquired both Sports Betting and Internet Gaming Supplier licenses in the state of Michigan. This move expands Leadstar Media’s reach in the US and solidifies its position as a major player in the rapidly growing online gambling market. The acquisition of this license…

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Dutch Regulator Issues Fine to Shark77
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  Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a fine to Malta-licensed Shark77 for operating in the Netherlands without the relevant licence. Shark77, which is also based in Malta, was ordered to pay €900,000 for offering games of chance in the country. This is deemed illegal under the Betting and Gaming Act if the operator…

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GAMING1 and Maxima Compliance extend partnership into US
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  Maxima Compliance, the leading technical compliance firm and part of ComplianceOne Group, will provide support to sportsbook and casino technology supplier GAMING1 as it expands its footprint in the US market. Maxima Compliance has been providing bespoke compliance services for a range of GAMING1 products since 2021. This new deal expands the agreement into…

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RGC Approves PointsBet for Accreditation Under the RG Check Program
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  PointsBet USA and PointsBet Canada announced they have been approved for accreditation under the RG Check program, provided by the Responsible Gambling Council. Based in Toronto, the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is a leading international authority on responsible gaming. RGC operates independently from the gaming industry, allowing it to offer unbiased insights and services…

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