Legal
August 15, 2023
888 Subsidiary Reaches Settlement Following KYC and EDD Failings
This settlement is the outcome of an internal review conducted by 888 subsidiary Virtual Global Digital Services earlier this year, which unveiled several deficiencies in their Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) practices. These shortcomings prompted the company to take corrective measures and cooperate with the regulatory authorities to address the issues. […]
Industry
August 15, 2023
Dabble Inks Partnership with Primer to Expand Current Banking Options
Australian-based social betting platform Dabble has announced a fresh partnership with Primer, the pioneer payment orchestration and commerce automation infrastructure on the globe. The news comes in the context of the Australian government’s decision to start regulating the use of credit cards on sports wagers online, an announcement that automatically initiated operators’ shift to […]
Industry
August 11, 2023
AGCO Slams Apollo Entertainment with a $100,000 Fine
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that its registrar has handed a Notice of Monetary Penalty of CAD 100,000 (around $74,300 in USD) to Apollo Entertainment. According to the commission, the operator has breached its responsible gambling responsibilities. The AGCO listed a number of reasons for the measure. The regulator explained that […]
Legal
August 10, 2023
Entain Hedges Against HMRC Ruling with $750M Provision
The leading global betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, Entain, announced that it has set aside some £585 million ($747 million) regarding its ongoing deterred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over an investigation by the HMRC for one of its former Turkish-facing businesses. The business, which was under the name […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Massachusetts Overhauls Privacy Regulations
Ensuring consumer protection and compliance with the established rules are a part of the priorities of gambling regulators across the US. While gambling regulators monitor for compliance, they can also implement changes to the sector that increase player protection, allowing users to enjoy gambling activities safely and responsibly. The gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts […]
Industry
August 7, 2023
Bulgarian Operators with Self-Excluded Employees to Face Fines
Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), the country’s government department responsible for the regulation of gambling, announced that self-excluded people are not be allowed to work for casino companies. According to the NRA, people who are included in the country’s newly-introduced self-exclusion register are prohibited from working with gambling operators. Employers must also adhere to a […]
Industry
August 7, 2023
Greek Gambling Regulator Considers Major Changes
After it recently banned live streaming platform Kick over its stance on gambling content, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) is getting ready for a series of changes regarding the way Greek casinos are operated. Among them, we can mention the creation of a national self-exclusion register for players looking to take some time off gambling, […]
Industry
August 7, 2023
US Regulators Should Brace for the Forthcoming Expansion of iGaming
The rise of problem gambling related to the expansion of iGaming in the United States was one of the hot topics at the National Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 National Conference. During the event, regulators highlighted the importance of minimizing the risks of harm amid the expansion of online casino gaming. The USA is still […]
Sports
August 4, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Victoria Bans Bets on Sports with Minors
The gambling regulator in Victoria, Australia, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), announced it implemented a major change affecting betting on sports with the participation of minors. On Thursday, the gambling watchdog unveiled that it will prohibit the offering of betting on all under 19 sports competitions. Additionally, the VGCCC said that it […]
Legal
August 4, 2023
ONJN Revokes Betting Frenzy’s License Over Unpaid Taxes
Romania’s National Gaming Office (ONJN) announced that it has revoked the license of the Bucharest-headquartered operator Betting Frenzy. Signed by Mihail-Silviu Pocora, president of the ONJN, the decision will void the company’s license because of tax-related issues. As a result, the company will no longer be able to legally offer slot games in the country. […]
