Spillemyndigheden Introduces Whistleblower Scheme
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  Spillemyndigheden, the Danish industry regulator, has launched a new whistleblower scheme for the employees of gambling operators who wish to report evidence of money laundering. Spillemyndigheden has detailed that employees can report a company’s violation or potential violation of the anti-money laundering legislation to the regulator via a dedicated, anonymous contact form which will…

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EGBA Welcomes the Proposal to Introduce Irish Gambling Regulatory Authority
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  Dr. Katie Hartmann, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs of the European Gaming and Betting Association has spoken at a stakeholder seminar in Dublin about the proposed changes to the gambling regulations in Ireland. The seminar was part of the legislative package to regulate gambling activity in Ireland, including the online sector. The new…

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Ireland to Establish Independent Gambling Regulator by 2020
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  The proposals to establish an independent gambling regulator by the Irish government has received full support of the industry. “You are going to be talking about money laundering, you’re going to be talking about problem gambling, enforcement, licensing, research, regulation, inspection, so you could have up to 100 people working in this authority with…

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Swedish Regulator Imposes Fine on Betway and Mandalorian Technologies
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  Spelinspektionen, the Swedish regulator, has imposed fine on Mandalorian Technologies and Betway for violating gambling regulations. According to the Swedish regulations, license holders are only permitted to offer customers a single bonus, however, an investigation found that customers were continually offered bonuses by Mandalorian and Betway. Mandalorian and Betway have been handed warning from…

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Players File Lawsuit against Online Casino Websites in Austria
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  Players in Austria have filed lawsuit against the online casino websites, reclaiming the losses incurred over a period of past two and a half years. It is estimated that players who have filed the lawsuit lost sums to the tune of €3,000 over the past two and a half years. OVWG, the Austrian Association…

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IPLyC Publishes Terms and Conditions to apply for Online Gambling License
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  Buenos Aires Province Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC, in Spanish) has published the terms and conditions for the operators to apply for online gambling license. The deadline for proposals expires on June 25 and19 companies have already registered. The license for operating the business will be granted by the IPLyC, as a result…

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EGT Interactive with new batch of certified video slots for Colombia
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  “We are very excited to announce that EGT Interactive continue to expand its portfolio on the Colombian market. As from the end of April 2019 We just certified the next /2nd batch/ of video slot games for that young, but fast-growing market. Following our strategy for step-by-step growth, we are life with the next…

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ASA Bans William Hill’s Sexually Suggestive Ad in Tinder App
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  Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned William Hill’s ad which appears to link gambling to sexual success. The ad appeared as a paid-for message on the dating app Tinder in March. The message read: “Stuck in the friend zone? You won’t be for much longer if you use this Cheltenham free bet offer. Join…

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