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AGCO calls on media platforms to step up the fight against unregulated online gambling sites

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  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has contacted more than a dozen traditional and digital media platforms, calling on them to stop promoting unregulated online gambling and sports betting sites like Bodog to Ontario residents. Operated by Il Nido Inc., Bodog is an offshore operator actively targeting Ontarians by advertising on popular…

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Brazilian Ministry of Sports and Sportradar Partner to Strengthen Integrity in Sports in Region

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  The Brazilian Ministry of Sports and Sportradar Group AG formalized a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) focused on protecting the integrity of sports betting in the country. The partnership provides for the exchange of information related to the betting market and the implementation of joint initiatives to combat match-fixing. Sportradar will provide specialized support to…

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Scientific Games iLottery Receives National Council on Problem Gambling’s iCAP Ready Accreditation

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  Scientific Games has achieved the distinguished iCAP Ready supplier accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling. The iCAP Ready accreditation, a version of NCPG’s Internet Compliance Assessment Program for suppliers, confirms that the global lottery company meets the gold standard for consumer protection with its iLottery platform and user experience requirements for consistently safe, enjoyable online…

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Minimum Deposit Casinos Warns of Sweeping Changes as States Crack Down on Online Sweepstakes Casinos

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  Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a leading global online casino review hub and division of the OneTwenty Group, has released new insights into the tightening regulatory landscape for sweepstakes-based gaming in the US. Recent moves by lawmakers in New York, Louisiana, and Montana suggest a coordinated push to eliminate or restrict these alternative online gambling…

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Greyhound Advocates Applaud Oregon Governor Tina Kotek for Signing Historic Internet Betting Ban on Greyhound Races

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  The largest greyhound protection group in the world thanked Oregon Governor Tina Kotek for signing a bill to outlaw the processing of internet bets on dog races, calling the new law a landmark victory for greyhound advocates. “This is the biggest victory for American greyhound advocates since Florida outlawed dog racing in 2018. The…

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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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