Posts From: October 2021

ACMA moves to block more illegal operators

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites. Following numerous complaints about these services, the ACMA investigated and found them to be...

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Gambling Commission suspends BGO operating licence

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of BGO Entertainment Limited as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act). The...

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Eurosport TV channel fined €800,000 for gambling ads

The National Police Board of Finland prohibited Eurosport SAS (Eurosport) from marketing gambling services in Mainland Finland on the Eurosport 1 television channel. The prohibition remains valid for a period...

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UKGC issues warning over fantasy football operator Sorare

The UK Gambling Commission said today: It has has come to our attention the football-themed website, Sorare.com, is available to consumers in Great Britain. Sorare.com is not licensed by the...

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Kindred Group to temporarily leave Dutch market

Kindred Group taken the decision to cease any services towards Dutch citizens as of today on a temporary basis. Kindred’s ambition is to be a sustainable operator in the Netherlands...

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Netherlands gambling regulator hands €531,250 fine to Tipico

The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has imposed a fine of 531,250 euros on Malta-based Tipico Co. Ltd. for illegally offering online games of chance to Dutch consumers. The online games of chance were...

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Lottoland hit with £760,000 fine for AML and social responsibility failures

Lottoland must pay a £760,000 fine and undergo extensive independent auditing after a UK Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failures.  EU Lotto – which operates the lottoland.co.uk website...

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UK Gambling Commission responds to Football Index inquiry

The UK Gambling Commission has announced it will be making changes to the way it regulates innovative digital gambling products. The announcement follows publication of the Independent Review of the Regulation...

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Flutter pays $200 million to settle Kentucky poker dispute

Flutter Entertainment said it has reached a settlement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The company said it has agreed to pay $200 million to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in addition...

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Australia’s ACMA warns FOXTEL over gambling breach

Foxtel has breached broadcasting rules by airing a segment promoting a betting service during the live broadcast of an AFL match on Easter Monday afternoon. An Australian Communications and Media Authority...

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