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UK Gambling Commission Publishes Further Data on the Gambling Industry in Great Britain
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain. This data, sourced from operators, reflects the period between March 2020 and March 2025, inclusive, and covers online and in-person gambling covering Licensed Betting Operators (LBOs) found on Britain’s high streets. This release…

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Darts Player Andy Jenkins Gets 11-year Ban for Match-fixing
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Former World Championship semi-finalist Andy Jenkins has been handed an 11-year ban and £17580 fine for match-fixing. Following a hearing before the DRA Disciplinary Committee Jenkins was found guilty of fixing 12 matches between 22 February 2022 and 5 July 2023 and passing information relating to this to bettors.…

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AGCO issues penalties of $151,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment for alleged age verification failures
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  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued $151,000 in penalties to Great Canadian Entertainment for allegedly failing to prevent minors from accessing gambling on multiple occasions at three Toronto-area casinos. As part of its investigation, the AGCO reviewed four separate incidents in which minors allegedly gained access to the casino floors and…

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Exclusive Commentary from Vixio On Their AML Outlook Findings
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Your recent AML Outlook report highlights over €36 million in fines issued across Europe in just one year. What recurring weaknesses or compliance gaps are regulators most commonly identifying in payments and e-money firms? John Gidla (JG): Regulators continue to flag underinvestment in anti-financial crime controls as a key concern…

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MGCB Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to BetUS
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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order to BetUS, an offshore gambling operator, for illegally offering internet gaming and sports betting to Michigan residents without proper licensure. Investigations by the MGCB revealed that BetUS was accepting wagers from Michigan residents on various gambling activities, including sports and casino-style games, without…

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Peru Reports 40% Drop in Illegal Online Gambling
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  Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that, a little more than a year after having implemented the law that regulates the online sector, it has been able to reduce by 40% the offer of illegal games in digital platforms and applications. In a public statement, the Executive portfolio in charge of…

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French GGR Reaches €14 Billion in 2024
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   France’s gambling market reached a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion in 2024, a 4.7% increase from 2023. This growth applies to most segments of the market, particularly lotteries and online sports betting, where sales have risen by 19%, driven by the exceptional sporting calendar with the Euro football…

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Dutch Gaming Authority Once Again Supports Information Projects on Gambling Risks
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is once again financing four information projects on the risks of gambling, from the Addiction Prevention Fund (VPF). This involves a continuation of the e-learning gambling problem, the development of additional materials on gambling within the Helder op School programme, information for football players via…

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