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Danish Gambling Authority Blocked 55 Illegal Websites in 2021

The HALLO ECHO

  Denmark’s gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has revealed that it blocked a record number of unlicensed gambling websites in 2021. It also said that channelisation to the regulated sector had reached a record high. Spillemyndigheden blocked 55 domains in 2021, over three times the number blocked in 2020. It takes the total number of unlicensed gambling…

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Spillemyndigheden Reprimands Reel for AML Breach

The HALLO ECHO

  Denmark’s gaming regulator Spillemyndigheden has reprimanded operator Reel Denmark Limited over violations of the country’s money laundering legislation. Reel were found to be in breach of the Money Laundering Act after allowing a player to deposit DKK2.4m (€320,000) into their account between 2019 and 2020, without having sufficient knowledge regarding the source of the…

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DGA: Order and action brought against Unibet (Denmark) Limited for breach of the Anti-Money Laundering Act

The HALLO ECHO

  On 10 December 2021, the Danish Gambling Authority has brought action against Unibet (Denmark) Limited for breaching the rules on customer due diligence of section 10(1), 11(1)(4) and 17(1), and the rules on the obligation to investigate of section 25(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. Concurrently, the Danish Gambling Authority has ordered Unibet to…

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LeoVegas Group Granted Renewed Licences in Denmark

The HALLO ECHO

  LeoVegas Group has been granted renewed licences by the Danish Gambling Authority Spillemyndigheden. The renewed five-year licences will enable LeoVegas to continue offering online casino and sports betting in Denmark until 2026. Since being granted its first Danish licence in 2016, the group has grown to be one of the largest operators in the…

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Denmark to Allow Online Gambling Services to Use IT Equipment from Any Country

The HALLO ECHO

  In a clear-cut shift from its protective policies, Spillemyndigheden, the Gambling Authority of Denmark, has amended the regulations for online licensees specifically regarding the use of IT equipment. According to the new regulation, online gaming services can now use IT equipment originated in any country. Previously, Danish regulations stipulated that the IT equipment used…

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Denmark’s New Marketing Regulations for Gambling Begins on April 1

The HALLO ECHO

  Denmark’s new marketing regulations for gambling are set to come in effect on April 1. As per the new regulations, gambling marketing must include new information and links. Gambling marketing must now show the age limit for betting and information about the national self-exclusion register. Operators must also direct customers towards the responsible gambling…

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