Legal
October 12, 2022
NSUS Fined for AML & Self-Exclusion Breaches
At the end of a review of the operating license undertaken against gaming operator NSUS Limited, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) discovered a series of anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility regulation breaches and failures. Accordingly, the operator that is currently trading under the GGPoker.co.uk brand was issued a financial penalty and received a warning […]
Sports
October 11, 2022
VGCCC to Regulate Betting During the Spring Racing Carnival
With the Spring Racing Carnival just around the corner, Victoria’s Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) promised to vigilantly keep watch on bookmakers. The regulator vowed to quickly take action if it identified any breaches. VGCCC to Watch over the Spring Racing Carnival The Spring Racing Carnival is one of the biggest horse racing events […]
Business
October 10, 2022
Rightlander Unveils Smart Workbench Marketing Compliance Tool
The leading expert in advertising and affiliate compliance, Rightlander, announced the launch of an innovative marketing compliance tool. Rightlander Releases New Compliance Tool On Monday, Rightlander revealed that it launched its new solution called Smart Workbench. The innovative tool leverages new technology and seeks to significantly reduce the tasks and workload for compliance. According to […]
Legal
October 10, 2022
Kindred: Lotteritilsynet Should Be More Transparent
Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling regulator, has long been trying to stop Trannel, a Kindred Group subsidiary, from illegally operating in the country. The situation recently came one step closer to its resolution as Trannel gave in and promised to comply with the authority’s conditions. Trannel to Stop Actively Targeting People in the Country Last month, the […]
Industry
October 3, 2022
MGA Wants Feedback on Protection Changes
At the end of September, Malta’s Gaming Authority (MGA) announced a closed consultation for the newly-proposed customer protection changes. The regulator’s goal is to reinforce Malta’s Player Protection Directive. MGA Wants to Improve Its Protection Policies Malta’s gambling regulator is seeking to make its Player Protection Directive clearer and more robust. To that end, the […]
Industry
September 30, 2022
Swedish Self-Exclusion Program Tops 80K Registrations
As European countries continue to prioritize player safety, Sweden’s regulator has reported that the national self-exclusion program now has over 80,000 registrations. Spelpaus Now Has Over 80,000 Users The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, has reported that Spelpaus, the Swedish national self-exclusion program, now boasts more than 80,000 registered users. This is a major milestone for […]
Legal
September 28, 2022
UKGC Fines Betfred for AML and CTF Failings
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a hefty penalty to Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the name under which Betfred.com is registered in Gibraltar. The commission claims that it identified multiple responsibility and anti-money laundering failures within Petfre’s business. Betfred Failed to Protect Its Customers According to UKGC’s announcement, the operator will have to pay […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Merkur Implements GiG’s Automated Compliance System
German operator Merkur struck a deal with iGaming company Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) to implement the software developer’s latest affiliate compliance tools. The partnership will provide Merkur greater flexibility as the company expands in the diverse and strictly regulated European gambling sector. Merkur Will Have Tighter Affiliate Control The new agreement will provide Merkur […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Danish Regulator Unleashed Its Biggest Ban Wave Yet
Frederiksberg court has greenlit a huge hit against the black gaming market. As a result, Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, will be allowed to bar 82 unlicensed gambling websites from offering their products in the country. Spillemyndigheden Bans 82 Sites As the battle between legal and illegal gambling rages on, the Danish regulator has been allowed […]
Legal
September 27, 2022
Lithuanian Authority Fines TOPsport UAB for Missing CCTV
The Gambling Supervisory Authority in Lithuania has issued a €15,000 ($14,437) fine to TOPsport UAB for breaching Part 3 of the Gambling Law. According to the regulator’s findings, the operator failed to correctly install and use the necessary digital video recording systems at two retail sports betting venues in Klaipeda. The decision is not final […]
