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12.01.2024Legal

Curacao Bar Association Challenges Lawyer Accreditation in New Gaming Legislation

This new regulation, aimed at restructuring the legal framework for online gaming, is now facing scrutiny for potentially undermining the independence of legal professionals. Objections to the Accreditation Process The heart...
12.01.2024Legal

Leadership Transition at Betting and Gaming Council as Brigid Simmonds Steps Down

Brigid Simmonds OBE is set to step down as Chairman on April 20, 2024. Following a decision by the BGC's Executive Committee, Michael Dugher, currently the Chief Executive, will...
11.01.2024Legal

IGT Withdraws Appeal Against Gambling Commission Over National Lottery Licence Award

This decision marks the end of a legal challenge against the Gambling Commission following the High Court ruling on 28 July 2023. Legal Proceedings Come to a Close IGT initially sought...
11.01.2024Legal

Allwyn UK Appoints Steve Parkinson as Brand and Marketing Director for National Lottery

This move is part of Allwyn's strategic preparation for the upcoming fourth National Lottery licence period. Steve Parkinson's Rich Background in Media and Marketing Steve joins Allwyn from Bauer Media, where...
Landmark Fine Issued for Illegal Game Distribution in Denmark

Danish Gambling Authority Seeks Industry Input on GoAML Anti-Money Laundering Indicators

Collaborative Effort to Strengthen Financial Security The Danish Gambling Authority is actively seeking contributions from the gambling industry to improve the indicators used in the GoAML system for identifying potential...
Gaming Laboratories International
11.01.2024Legal

Gaming Laboratories International Achieves Key Accreditations in India and Canada

Commitment to Excellence in Testing Services In a continuous effort to uphold the highest quality in testing services, GLI has been diligently working to ensure that all its global test...
11.01.2024Legal

French Gaming Authority ANJ’s Rigorous Oversight of 2024 Gambling Promotional Strategies

Legal Framework and ANJ's Evaluative Criteria Each year, gambling operators in France, whether monopolistic or competitive, are required to submit their promotional strategies to the ANJ for approval. The ANJ's...
UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
10.01.2024Legal

Gamesys Operations Ltd Hit with £6 Million Penalty for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

The Commission's investigation into Gamesys Operations Limited, which runs 16 websites including ballycasino.co.uk and jackpotjoy.com, exposed critical shortcomings in both social responsibility and AML practices. This has led to...
10.01.2024Legal

Malta Gaming Authority Cracks Down on Rush Gaming: A Strategic Shift in Online Gambling Regulation

Malta's Firm Stance on Gambling Compliance The Malta Gaming Authority's recent suspension of Rush Gaming's B2C gaming license marks a significant development in the online gambling industry. This decision requires...
10.01.2024Lottery

Uganda’s NLGRB Reports Record Gaming Revenue Growth in 2022/23

Leadership and Revenue Milestones Under the leadership of Denis Mudende Ngabirano, who assumed the role of Acting Executive Director in 2021, the NLGRB has seen a dramatic 200% increase in...
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06.01.2024Legal

Legal Gambling 2024: The Landscape of Online Gambling Worldwide

Navigating Varied Regulations in the United States In the United States, online gambling regulation is a tapestry of state-specific laws. The federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006...
05.01.2024Legal

MGA and AGCC Renew Memorandum of Understanding

Originally established in 2013, the MoU between the MGA and AGCC represents a continued commitment to solidify the cooperative relationship between these two prominent gaming regulators. This renewal is...