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Dec 1, 20221 min read

Aspire gets fined by the Gambling Commission for white-label AML violations

Aspire Global has been fined £237,600 (€274,829/$285,167) by the Great Britain Gambling Commission for failing to comply with anti-money...

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The Australian government accused Star Casino of breaking AML rules

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Dec 1, 20221 min read

The Australian government accused Star Casino of breaking AML rules

AUSTRAC has filed a federal court complaint against Star Casinos for allegedly violating anti-money-laundering (AML) rules. The gambling...

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All Dutch providers have been forced to discontinue cashback bonuses

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Nov 30, 20222 min read

All Dutch providers have been forced to discontinue cashback bonuses

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has ordered all Dutch igaming licensees to stop giving cashback offers. The KSA informed all Dutch...

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Tax authorities are investigating Dutch grey-market-era operators

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Nov 29, 20222 min read

Tax authorities are investigating Dutch grey-market-era operators

The Dutch government has issued a letter stating that, as of last year, eight operators were under tax investigation for their actions in...

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The DGOJ of Spain has reported total online gambling fines of €84M

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Nov 28, 20222 min read

The DGOJ of Spain has reported total online gambling fines of €84M

The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued a warning about the need for improved monitoring techniques in the online gambling...

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According to Paraguayan Gaming Operators, Money Laundering is Caused by Regulations

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Nov 24, 20222 min read

According to Paraguayan Gaming Operators, Money Laundering is Caused by Regulations

The operators of gaming establishments in Paraguay declare they would do whatever to avoid money laundering. They claim, however, that...

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$300,000 in client funds compromised by DraftKings hack

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Nov 23, 20222 min read

$300,000 in client funds compromised by DraftKings hack

Paul Liberman, co-founder and president of global technology and product for DraftKings, has confirmed in a statement that a large-scale...

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Norwegian regulators will resume Kindred's daily fines

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Nov 21, 20222 min read

Norwegian regulators will resume Kindred's daily fines

Kindred Group has announced that it will contest Lotteritilsynet's decision to reinstate daily fines against the operator and its Trannel...

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KSA: Investigation on illegal affiliate sites targeting self-excluded players

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Nov 18, 20222 min read

KSA: Investigation on illegal affiliate sites targeting self-excluded players

According to a report from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA), affiliate marketing websites that prey on vulnerable customers are subject...

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Payment modifications for the smartphone revolution

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Nov 16, 20225 min read

Payment modifications for the smartphone revolution

What is required to link US gaming payments with the ecommerce sector as a whole? On 9 January 2007, Steve Jobs stepped onto the MacWorld...

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Ireland establishes a regulator and prohibits daytime advertising and free bets

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Nov 16, 20223 min read

Ireland establishes a regulator and prohibits daytime advertising and free bets

As a result of the government's approval of a new Gambling Regulation Bill, a number of gambling reform measures will be implemented in...

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MGA has been cleared of any ties to the Italian mafia.

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Nov 14, 20222 min read

MGA has been cleared of any ties to the Italian mafia.

Following the end of preliminary investigations, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued a statement stating that the organisation had no...

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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: So close yet so different

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Nov 12, 20226 min read

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: So close yet so different

Global gambling advisory 4H Agency provides a comprehensive analysis of the current dynamics and regulatory factors influencing the...

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Malta's regulator intends to implement NFT rules through further consultations

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Nov 11, 20221 min read

Malta's regulator intends to implement NFT rules through further consultations

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has initiated a consultation on a proposed new policy on the use of Innovative Technology Arrangements...

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The highest German state court has ordered PokerStars to pay up €58k in pre-treaty losses

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Nov 9, 20222 min read

The highest German state court has ordered PokerStars to pay up €58k in pre-treaty losses

The highest court in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, the Koln Higher Regional Court, has determined that Pokerstars must reimburse a...

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Crown Melbourne fined AUD$120M (€77.6M) for gambling regulation "systemic failures"

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Nov 8, 20222 min read

Crown Melbourne fined AUD$120M (€77.6M) for gambling regulation "systemic failures"

Crown Casino in Melbourne was fined AUD$120 million (€77.6 million) for "systemic failures" in its social responsibility measures. The...

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New Casino Banking Techniques Are Spreading Worldwide

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Nov 7, 20222 min read

New Casino Banking Techniques Are Spreading Worldwide

What are some of the new techniques that more people are becoming aware of and how do they operate because there are now more options...

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Austrac mandates that SportsBet and Bet365 undergo anti-money laundering checks

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Nov 5, 20222 min read

Austrac mandates that SportsBet and Bet365 undergo anti-money laundering checks

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) has ordered an audit of both Bet365 and Flutter-owned SportsBet, to...

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EU raises online gaming's money laundering threat to its highest level

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Nov 3, 20224 min read

EU raises online gaming's money laundering threat to its highest level

The European Commission has upgraded the threat level for money laundering in online gaming to its highest possible level and demanded...

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UK gambling tax rises in H1 2022-23, but remote duty falls

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Nov 2, 20222 min read

UK gambling tax rises in H1 2022-23, but remote duty falls

The UK's provisional betting and gaming tax revenue for the six months ending September 30 increased by 11.0% from £1.46 billion to £1.62...

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