Posts From: July 2022

Bremen Interior Senator orders all sports betting outlets to close down

Bremen’s Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer is taking action against providers of sports betting. Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer (SPD) wants to close all stationary betting shops in the Hanseatic city. The...

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Australia’s ACMA moves to block more illegal offshore sites

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites. The illegal gambling sites blocked today include: Pokie Island, Rich Palms, Lucky Tiger Casino,...

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Netherlands regulator seeks to drive Gammix out of the market with fine of up to €4.5 million

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has ordered Gammix Limited to withdraw from the Netherlands. If Gammix does not stop operating in the Netherlands, the company will have to pay a penalty...

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Casumo exits Denmark following AML reprimand

The Danish Gambling Authority have given Casumo a reprimand for breaching the rules on identification and risk assessment in section of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.  The reprimand is given because...

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Gambling Commission suspends bet-at-home.com UK licence

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of bet-at-home.com Internet Limited as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act). The...

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Premier League asks clubs to phase out betting sponsors

The Premier League has asked its clubs to support phasing out gambling companies sponsoring shirts. Premier League chiefs are understood to have made the request in a bid to avert...

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DraftKings fined $100k in Ontario over advertising breaches

In order to protect the public interest and ensure Ontario’s igaming market operates responsibly and with integrity, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, has served Crown DraftKings...

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Tipwin warned by Danish Gambling Authority for AML breach

The Danish Gambling Authority has reported Tipwin to the police for breaching the rules on risk assessment, policies, business procedures, and supervision of sections of the Anti-Money Laundering Act regarding...

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UK Gambling Commission issues guidance ahead of new safer gambling requirements

In April the UK Gambling Commission announced new rules to ensure online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect customers at risk of harm. The updated consumer protection...

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ACMA moves to block thepokies.net

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block illegal gambling website thepokies.net. This is one of the most significant websites to be...

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