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ACMA asks ISPs to block more illegal iGaming sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block a further twelve more illegal offshore gambling sites.

The request comes after investigations found 12 services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

The latest sites blocked include Tsars, Zen Casino, Zen [...]

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Toronto, Ontario

BetVictor and Fitzdares fined in Ontario for offering prohibited bets

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served penalties totalling CAD$30,000 to BetVictor and Fitzdares Canada for offering prohibited bets on Canadian junior hockey leagues.

The Registrar of the AGCO issued monetary penalties to BV Gaming (trading as BetVictor) and Fitzdares Canada for alleged infractions of the Registrar’s Standards [...]

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Washington regulator agrees gaming compact with Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) has reached a tentative agreement with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe on an amendment to its Class III gaming compact.

The proposed amendment includes provisions that already exist in other tribal compacts, including provisions to operate higher wager limits and extend credit to customers, as well [...]

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Finland

Finland to switch to competitive iGaming licensing system in 2026

Finland’s new Government will reform the country’s gambling system and introduce a new licensing system for online casino and sports betting.

The goal of Petteri Orpo's Government, which takes control of the country from today, is to carry out a responsible reform that dismantles the current monopoly model of gambling, and [...]

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Sweden looks to raise penalty fee for AML violations in gambling

The Swedish Government is looking to strengthen its consumer protection measures by adjusting the penalty fee for gambling companies that violate the country's Money Laundering Act.

A memorandum has been sent out which proposes to bring the penalty fee for violating the Money Laundering Act in line with violations of the [...]

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EveryMatrix granted B2B licence in Isle of Man

Malta-headquartered iGaming platform provider EveryMatrix has been awarded a B2B software licence from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.

The licence enables EveryMatrix to provide its technology and services to licensed operators and third parties in the jurisdiction.

The Isle of Man licence comes just weeks after the Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen [...]

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Karen Wells to step down from Massachusetts Gaming Commission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is looking for a new executive director to replace Karen Wells, who will be departing the state regulator next month.

Wells will step down on 14 July after ten years with the MGC, having joined the regulator in 2013 as director of the Investigations and Enforcement [...]

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Videoslots

Videoslots agrees to pay £2m for UK regulatory failures

Online casino operator Videoslots has agreed to make a £2 million payment in lieu of a financial penalty after social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures were uncovered during a Gambling Commission investigation.

A regulatory review found failings in the implementation of Videoslots’ processes between October 2019 and February 2022, which were [...]

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eCOGRA expands in US with Connecticut approval

UK-based testing agency eCOGRA has secured approval from the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division to offer its products and services in the US state.

The certification allows the agency to provide independent testing, inspection, and certification services to operators in Connecticut.

The independent testing laboratory will also offer its clients software testing, RNG (Random [...]

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North Carolina sports betting bill signed into law

North Carolina is joining Vermont in becoming the latest US state to regulate sports betting after Governor Roy Cooper signed legislation into law on Wednesday.

Governor Cooper signed HB347 into law at a ceremony at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte yesterday, with legalised sports betting expected to begin early next year.

“This [...]

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Vermont, Burlington

Vermont legalises online sports betting

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation into law to regulate online-only sports betting in the Green Mountain State.

Bill H.127 was approved by lawmakers last month and signed into law by the Governor on Wednesday.

Under the regulations, up to six online sports betting operators will be able to serve players [...]

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Boldplay secures approval in Malta

Casino software developer Boldplay is looking to partner with Malta-licensed operators after obtaining a Notice of Recognition from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

The Notice allows the supplier to offer its products to MGA-licensed operators, including its portfolio of slots, table, keno, bingo and virtual scratch card games.

The Malta approval adds [...]

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