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QTech Games sharpens its LatAm focus with MINCETUR licence in Peru
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  New certification for emerging-markets leader arrives ahead of key industry summit in Sao Paulo and awards recognition QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has had its platform and games successfully approved for the Peruvian market, demonstrating that its premier B2B platform and all-encompassing content conforms to the latest legislative updates to…

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IGSA Welcomes Eclipse Compliance Testing as a New Vertical Member
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  The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has welcomed Eclipse Compliance Testing as a new Vertical member. IGSA President Mark Pace said: “IGSA is excited to welcome Eclipse Compliance Testing as a new member, as their extensive knowledge in gaming product compliance testing for over 25 years will be invaluable.” Eclipse Compliance Testing Founder Nick…

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UKGC Imposes Fine of £375,000 on Football Pools Limited
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £375,000 on online gambling business, Football Pools Limited, after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The breaches were occurred between September 2022 and August 2023. John Pierce, Commission Director of Enforcement, said: “This case demonstrates…

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Health and Social Care Committee to Hear Evidence on Gambling-related Harms
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Health and Social Care Select Committee will examine the current gambling landscape and the potential for harms caused by developments in gambling products in a one-off oral evidence session on Wednesday 2 April. In 2023, approximately 25 million people in England gambled, and in the financial year to…

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Changes to Tipping Off Offence Came into Effect in Australia
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Businesses and individuals bound by the tipping off offence must now consider whether a disclosure could be expected to prejudice an investigation, under changes to the AML/CTF laws that came into force on March 31. The changes to the offence, which carries a maximum penalty of around $39,000 or up…

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Betting provider fined $60,000 for illegal gambling ads
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The penalty was imposed by a Magistrate at Downing Centre Local Court on 31 March, after determining that the ads failed to meet standards of decency, dignity and good taste. The breaches, published by Ryman Racing’s sub-brand PuntHub in October 2023, involved five posts across Facebook and Instagram. Under the…

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ADG PSA: Consumer Protection Alert – Rise in Fraudulent Online Casinos Targeting Arizonans
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  The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) is issuing this Consumer Protection Alert to inform Arizonans of a concerning nationwide trend that has now reached Arizona. Fraudulent operators are falsely claiming that legitimate Arizona casinos have launched online gaming platforms. These illegal online casino platforms are presenting themselves as legitimate platforms by offering illegitimate or…

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The Star licence suspension extended for six months
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The NSW Independent Casino Commission has today notified The Star that its licence will remain suspended and the NICC-appointed Manager, Mr Nick Weeks, will continue to have oversight of casino operations until at least 30 September 2025, at which time the NICC will reassess The Star’s suitability to regain…

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