Posts From: September 2022

Ukraine gambling regulator revokes 1xBet operating licence due to Russian links

The Gambling and Lotteries Regulatory Commission canceled the licenses of the “TBK” company for bookmaking activities and online casinos. In Ukraine, this company uses the brand of the Russian bookmaker...

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ATG hit with SEK2m fine for Swedish self-exclusion failings

During the period 13-28 January 2022, ATG’s self-exclusion function was not accessible to users who logged in with a mobile bank ID when using ATG’s platforms. It was due to...

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IGT and DoubleDown Interactive agree $415m settlement

International Game Technology and DoubleDown Interactive today announced an agreement in principle to settle the Benson v. DoubleDown Interactive LLC, et. al. lawsuit and associated proceedings. IGT completed the sale of DoubleDown...

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Unibet handed $48,000 fine over Ontario ad ban breach

In order to protect the public interest and ensure Ontario’s internet gaming (igaming) market operates responsibly and with integrity, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO),...

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Spreadex agrees £1.36m settlement with British regulator 

Gambling business Spreadex Limited is to pay £1.36 million after a UK Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The operator – which runs spreadex.com – will...

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Lincoln City suspend striker after FA betting charge

Lincoln FC have suspended forward Chris Maguire indefinitely following an alleged breach of the Football Association’s betting rules. He is alleged to have placed 52 bets on football matches between...

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Former professional cricket player Ryan Davies receives suspended ban for gambling

Former county cricketer Ryan Davies has received a six-month suspended ban after an investigation by the ECB. Davies, who has not played first-class cricket since 2018, admitted to charges relating...

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ACMA moves to blocks more illegal offshore gambling sites

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites. The sites include: Casino Moons, Winnerama, Extra Vegas, Win Paradise, LegitGamblingSites.com,...

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UK data regulator to investigate Sky Bet’s ad tracking 

The Clean Up Gambling organisation group has submitted evidence to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) detailing widespread illegality in how data is obtained and used for profiling by online gambling...

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Entain hit with record £17m fine for ‘unacceptable’ failures

Entain is to pay £17m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at its online and land-based businesses. Entain Group will pay £14m for failures at its online business LC...

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