GiG re-launches Thrills as a PAY N PLAY(R) operator to enhance UX and compliance
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  Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has re-launched Thrills today as a lightning-fast, instant registration operator by introducing Trustly’s Pay N Play product as its only payment method. The technology is live in Sweden, Finland and Germany and will allow GiG to boost acquisition, build loyalty and stay compliant. As well as going live on…

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William Hill US sues FanDuel for copyright violation
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  William Hill US has sued its competitor FanDuel for copyright violation. In a civil suit filed in New Jersey federal court, the company has accused FanDuel for copying its betting guide for novice punters in the US, titled How to Bet Guide. William Hill US published the guide in June. FanDuel published a guide…

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What you need to known about the new UKGC rules
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  UK’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has proposed a set of new rules which will come into effect from 31 October 2018. The new rules are expected to ensure better protection and fairer treatment for consumers from the part of gambling businesses. The following are the five major points in the new rules that you must…

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Portugal issues license to Luckia’s online casino
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  The Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ), Portugal’s gambling regulatory body, has issued a license to Spanish gaming company Luckia to operate online casinos and sports betting facilities. Luckia Gaming Group will operate in the country using the Luckia.pt domain. The Luckia.pt domain is still under wraps, which kind…

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Romania slaps fine on betting operator
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  Romania’s competition regulator has slapped a fine of €50,000 (£44,000/$58,000) on Westgate Romania on irregularities in completing a deal to acquire Stanleybet’s brands in the country. Westgate accepted that company completed the acquisition before deal was fully approved by the competition regulator. The admission of charges lowered the fine. Here is what happened. Westgate…

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Inactive bookmakers will lose license in Russia
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  A new draft bill has been proposed in the Duma, the Russian parliament, which would introduce new rules for gambling license holders. One of the significant rules is that company will lose the license if it is inactive for three straight months. Betting Business Russia also reports that there is proposal to amend current…

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UKGC: Mark Jarvis to pay penalty package for customer interaction failures
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  Bookmaker Mark Jarvis is to pay £94,000 and overhaul its social responsibility procedures after failing to protect a customer who was showing signs of problem gambling. Over a 19-month period the operator failed to follow customer interaction rules when a customer showed problem gambling traits, including spending £34,000 on B2 gaming machines in one betting shop.…

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Gambling companies in Belarus raise concern against $ 1 Million Security Deposit
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  The government of Belarus has recently proposed a mandatory $1 Million security deposit for online gambling companies. The online gambling operators fear that this will adversely affect their business. While this is not a new thing – Italy requires a guarantee of € 1.5 million and Czech Republic requires € 1.1 million – this…

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