Tag: Legal
KSA flags Betent and Play North for AML violations.
The Netherlands’ regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued notices to Betent and PlayNorth Limited for violating aspects of the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act (Wwft). This is the first time KSA has published sanctions related to the Wwft. KSA announced investigations into Betent and Play North Limited on 3 May 2022. As part of the
Pagcor points warning over illegal gambling web sites.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has again warned players over the dangers of unlicensed operators after identifying a number of illegal websites posing as approved sites. Pagcor says an increasing number of unlicensed sites are using the Pagcor logo without the regulator’s permission to mislead players. Only operators with licences from Pagcor can
Potentialities given withdrawal closing date for In Touch sites.
British players holding accounts with In Touch Games’ websites have been given until 6 March next year to withdraw any funds after the operator had its licence suspended last week. The Gambling Commission suspended In Touch’s three operating licences, saying it may be “unsuitable” to carry out licensed activities. Passing the ruling, the Commission flagged conditions
Iowa athletes plead guilty to diminished costs.
Five current or former Iowa State athletes have submitted guilty pleas to underage gambling as part of a state investigation into sports betting. The pleas by quarterback Hunter Dekkers and offensive lineman Jake Remsburg, plus former players Dodge Sauser and Aaron Blom and ex-ISU baseball player Gehrig Christensen, were to reduced charges of underage gambling.
Tipwin fined in Denmark for AML failings after police investigation.
Gambling operator Tipwin has been fined in Denmark for breaching anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. The DKK100,000 ($14,500/€13,400/£11,500) penalty was imposed more than a year after Denmark’s Gambling Authority last June reported Tipwin to the police after identifying violations of the Danish Money Laundering Act. Tipwin subsequently received a provisional fine of DKK100,000 for breaching two
Curaçao opens licence utility portal.
Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB) has opened the application process for operators wishing to receive new online gambling licences from the regulator. From today (1 September), operators can access licence application forms from the GCB’s new online portal, which also provides information on the licensing process. Downloads and guidance notes are also available. Submissions of
NSW charts The Star’s progress one year on from Bell overview.
A report into The Star Sydney’s progress on recommendations from the Bell report found the casino has implemented 22 of the 30 recommended measures. The report was undertaken by the New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Gaming and Racing. It was released almost exactly one year on from the publication of the Bell report. The
GC: Spending down on Nationwide Lottery in FY2022-23.
The GB Gambling Commission reported a fall in spending on the National Lottery in its 2022-23 financial report ended 31 March. National Lottery operations costs totalled at £2.4m, £178,000 less year-on-year. Meanwhile, National Lottery Competition costs came to £19.1m, down from £23.6m from the previous year. During the financial year, the process to find the
Colombia’s Coljuegos companions trade physique on AML initiative.
Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos has struck up a partnership with industry trade organisation Asojuegos to jointly tackle issues related to money laundering. The “Pacts for Legality” project will focus on joint Coljuegos and Asojuegos anti-money laundering (AML) efforts in the national gambling market. Asojuegos will encourage its members to support the campaign and work with