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19.01.2024Legal

Curaçao Gaming Control Board Appoints Cedric Pietersz as New CEO

This appointment marks a significant shift in the GCB's direction, aligning with the jurisdiction's evolving gaming landscape. Monitoring and Transition Under Pietersz's Leadership As CEO, Pietersz's primary responsibility will be overseeing...
19.01.2024Legal

Google Play Expands Real Money Game Support with New Global Policy

This initiative, as detailed in a blog post by Google’s Director of Global Trust and Safety Partnerships, Karan Gambhir, indicates a strategic shift in the tech giant’s approach to...
19.01.2024Legal

Malta’s 2023 National Risk Assessment: A New Chapter in Combating Financial Crime

This assessment plays a crucial role for subject persons, equipping them with essential insights to refine their compliance and risk mitigation strategies. The Role of the National Coordinating Committee The assessment...
18.01.2024Legal

Malta Gaming Authority Revokes Licenses of Winners Malta Operations and Super7plus Limited

MGA Enforces Strict Compliance Measures The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken decisive action against two gaming companies, Winners Malta Operations Limited and Super7plus Limited, by revoking their authorizations. The...
Landmark Fine Issued for Illegal Game Distribution in Denmark
17.01.2024Online Casino

Danish Gambling Authority Study Sheds Light on Online Gambling Trends in Denmark

Key Findings on Online Gambling Participation According to the study, 21.7% of Danes aged 15 and over have engaged in online gambling in the past year, which is approximately 1.1...
India's Crackdown on Illegal Apps
17.01.2024Legal

Supreme Court to Examine GST Imposition on Online Gaming Companies

Notice Issued by Supreme Court A bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud issued notices to the Union government and the director general of the GST Intelligence,...
16.01.2024Legal

Revamped “Liste Sport” in France: Balancing Betting Innovation and Integrity

This reform, implemented to improve clarity, consistency, and relevance, carefully balances bettors' and operators' expectations with the need to prevent sports manipulations. Understanding 'Liste Sport' 'Liste Sport' governs the ANJ-approved sports...
16.01.2024Legal

Google Expands RMG App Availability on Play Store

Since 2021, Google has been broadening the scope of RMG apps on its Play Store, initially focusing on markets with established licensing frameworks. This expansion has led to the...
15.01.2024Legal

French Tennis Player Leny Mitjana Receives 10-Year Ban for Match-Fixing Violations

The decision, linked to a criminal investigation into a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium, underscores the ongoing battle against corruption in sports. Career and Charges Leny Mitjana, who achieved an ATP singles...
UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
15.01.2024Legal

UK Parliament to Debate Affordability Checks in Betting Following Petition Milestone

This decision comes after a petition initiated by Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale successfully garnered the necessary 100,000 signatures. The swift collection of signatures in just 27 days...
15.01.2024Legal

Malta Gaming Authority Cancels Authorizations of Betago Limited and Genesis Global Limited

These decisions reflect MGA’s stringent approach to upholding the highest standards in the gaming industry. MGA's Regulatory Action Against Betago Limited Betago Limited, holding the reference number MGA/B2C/355/2016, faced authorization cancellation...
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12.01.2024Legal

Italy Approves Major Online Gambling Law Reform

The government, following the approval of the 'Reorganisation Decree' mandate, aims to address longstanding industry conflicts and enhance the sector's integrity and fiscal contributions. Sweeping Changes in Italian Online Gambling The...