Posts From: May 2022

UK Gambling Commission suspends Goldchip’s operating licence

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Goldchip as it carries out a review of the business. The review and consequent suspension follows concerns that activities may...

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Jumpman Gaming & Progress Play fined by British gambling regulator

Two gambling businesses will pay a total of £675,000 in regulatory settlements after the UK Gambling Commission investigations revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Jumpman Gaming which runs 243 websites will...

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ASA bans “hot or cold” ad offer from PlayOJO  

The Advertising Standards Authority has told SkillOnNet-owned operator PlayOJO to pull fallacy-led advertising. A web page on the PlayOJO website stated “CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINY WITH OUR NEW HOT OR COLD...

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ACMA launches proceedings against online gambling service providers

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court alleging contravention of s 15(2A) of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Rhys Edward Jones, who provided...

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AGA urges department of justice to act against illegal online gambling 

The American Gaming Association (AGA) called on the U.S. Department of Justice to crack down on illegal, online sportsbooks and casinos and unregulated “skill game” machines in a new letter to Attorney...

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UKGC sets new rules on action for at risk customers

NEW rules ensuring online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect consumers at risk of harm have been introduced by the UK Gambling Commission. The new...

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Camelot launches lottery legal challenge

Following the decision to issue proceedings in the High Court against the Gambling Commission, Camelot CEO, Nigel Railton said: “We are launching a legal challenge today in our capacity as an...

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UK National Lottery operator to pay £3.15m fine

The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a financial penalty on Camelot UK Limited for failures linked to its mobile app. All £3.15m of the fine will be paid by the...

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ACMA blocks more illegal gambling and affiliate websites

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites. The sites include: Pokies Parlour Ninja Spins Pokies Online Casino CasinoAus...

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Winamax socially irresponsible ad banned by the ANJ

The French National Games Authority (ANJ) has ordered Winamax to withdraw its “Everything for the Gathering” advertising campaign because it believes that the video spot “drives the message according to...

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