Legal
June 28, 2022
Swiss Supreme Court Rejects DNS Blocking Complaints
Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court has shown its support for the imposed ban on online gambling operators outside the country’s borders. The decision comes after the same court rejected a complaint formulated by three betting companies whose names have not been revealed. The Court Approved Intercantonal Lottery and Betting Commission’s Blocking Strategy The said domain name […]
Legal
June 28, 2022
NY Approved Problem Gambling Advisory Council’s Bill
New York is one step away from establishing the Problem Gambling Advisory Council (PGAC) after the bill sponsored by State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and Assembly member Linda Rosenthal successfully cleared the Assembly and Senate and landed on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk to be signed into law. Legislative Base S409A/A658A which calls on the state to […]
Legal
June 27, 2022
The UKGC Changes Its Licensing Processes
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it will overhaul its licensing processes. According to the authority, the current dedicated account manager model is not efficient enough. The UKGC Will Reallocate Its Resources The UKGC explained that operators will no longer have individual points of contact. Instead, licensing will consist of four sub-groups, […]
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June 24, 2022
DMCS Says White Paper Won’t Be Published Next Week
The United Kingdom’s Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) keeps on delaying the Gambling Act white paper. As both pro-gambling and anti-gambling parties anticipate the changes, the Department teased that the paper will be published soon. As always, the DCMS was vague and refused to name an official date for the white paper’s […]
Legal
June 23, 2022
Tipwin Gets Three-Month Deadline to Fix Money Laundering Violations
Denmark’s gaming regulator Spillemyndigheden has filed a police report against German operator Tipwin for failing to manage the risk of money laundering and breaching a few sections of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. What Rules Did Tipwin Disobey? Gaming companies that are getting ready to sell their retail bets need to prepare a risk assessment. Tipwin […]
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June 23, 2022
NSW to Create New Casino Regulator, Plans Tough Measures
The Minister for Hospitality and Racing within the NSW Government announced that a new casino regulator will be created as a part of landmark reforms in the sector. NSW to Introduce New Measures for Casino Licensees On Wednesday, Minister Kevin Anderson revealed that the casino sector will face tough new measures. A critical part of […]
Legal
June 23, 2022
Kindred Group’s Trannel Lost Appeal with Oslo District Court
Online gambling operator Kindred Group received another blow in its legal battle to operate in Norway after a court in the capital sided with the country’s gaming regulator and ordered the operator to leave the market. Legal Setback for Trannel Trannel, a Malta-licensed subsidiary of Kindred Group, lost its appeal in the Oslo District Court […]
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June 22, 2022
South Korea: Dozen Ex-casino Workers Charged in $3.5M Scam
A dozen people, who used to work for a casino in South Korea are facing criminal charges over their involvement in a $3.5 million scam, a new report reveals. Investigation Uncovers $3.5 Million Scam The criminal charges are related to allegations of crimes dating back to 2017. Overall, 12 people, formerly employed by Daegu Casino, […]
Legal
June 21, 2022
Macau Legislative Assembly Passed New Laws
The Macau Legislative Assembly has finally passed the discussed gambling amendments into the law. Lawmakers almost unanimously agreed on the new laws with just one member disagreeing with a single clause. Members of the Assembly discussed all the changes one more time, addressing each article individually. After that, they got to voting and approved the […]
Legal
June 21, 2022
Macau: Alvin Chau to Face Trial This September, Says Report
Suncity’s former CEO, Alvin Chau, is set to appear in court this autumn along with other suspects, a new report reveals. Former Suncity Boss to Go to Trial This Autumn Allegations against Chau include cross-border gambling, claiming that he organized a network that allowed rich China residents to gamble in Macau, the world’s richest gambling […]
