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Reactions pour in on RET levy and online slot stakes

SBC News Reactions pour in on RET levy and online slot stakes

The UK Government has revealed its plans for the statutory levy and online slot stake limits, ushering in a new era of protection and compliance for UK gambling.  The new RET Levy statutory measure will ensure that £100m in annual funding will be allocated to projects, initiatives and organisations dealing with the treatment and prevention of gambling harms.  We are …

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SOFTSWISS extends proprietary tool support for external platforms

SBC News SOFTSWISS extends proprietary tool support for external platforms

SOFTSWISS has integrated its Jackpot Aggregator player engagement tool into RedStar Casino’s platform.  The new partnership showcases Jackpot Aggregator’s ability to service external platforms beyond the SOFTSWISS ecosystem, as so far it was only used by clients using the SOFTSWISS Casino platform and Game Aggregator.  Jackpot Aggregator also recently added to its arsenal, unveiling a multi-prizes feature that enables operators …

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New Vixio Board Chair to aid corporate regtech strategy

SBC News New Vixio Board Chair to aid corporate regtech strategy

Regulatory intelligence provider Vixio has named Christian Erlandson as the new company Board Chair.  Stepping into his role immediately, he takes on from Gehan Talwatte who was the acting Chair of the Vixio Board for the past two years. Erlandson will rely on his expertise in executive leadership, strategy and innovation to push Vixio’s long-term growth strategy further.  On his …

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GiG makes Mexican debut with igaming platform launch

SBC News GiG makes Mexican debut with igaming platform launch

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has launched its igaming platform in Mexico through a deal with long-standing partner LuckyDays.  Expanding its presence into Latin America, the move allows LuckyDays to utilise GiG’s CoreX platform and AI tools, DataX and LogicX, to enhance operations, focusing on player acquisition and retention.  Richard Carter, GiG CEO, commented: “This agreement represents a combination of a …

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DCMS settles RET Levy orders and activates stake limits

UK

UK Gambling will apply the regulatory measures of a statutory levy on funding of research, education, and treatment (RET Levy) of gambling harms and online stake limits as a new player protection. Announced this morning by DCMS, the government has advanced landmark proposals from the Gambling Review’s White Paper to strengthen gambling legislation and improve funding for RET services. DCMS …

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NOGA and VNLOK launch illegal gambling reporting hotline

SBC News NOGA and VNLOK launch illegal gambling reporting hotline

The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) and the union of Licensed Dutch Online Gaming Providers (VNLOK) have launched a hotline where reports can be made on illegal online gambling activity in the Netherlands. On the domain www.meldvalsspel.nl, alerts for online gambling breaches can be forwarded to VNLOK and NOGA members, other licence holders, partner organisations, as well as other professional …

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UK Gambling warned that RET Levy will be rubber stamped by end of 2024

SBC News UK Gambling warned that RET Levy will be rubber stamped by end of 2024

UK Gambling has been notified that the government is set to imminently unveil its plans for the framework of the ‘Statutory Levy’ for research, education, and treatment (RET) of gambling harms. As reported by The Guardian, the government is expected to ‘rubber stamp‘ the plans this week, detailing how the levy will operate and collect £100m from UK-licensed betting operators …

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Blue High House hit with €1m penalty over KSA breaches

Betent becomes second firm fined by KSA after Kassa TV investigation

Blue High House has been issued a €1.1m fine by the Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) over the provision of unlicensed online games.  The company has been targeting the Netherlands with its illegal operations through the domain betonline.ag, with no restrictions in place to prevent local players from participating in the offering. This was only one of the several other …

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French Senators vote through tax hikes on gambling

SBC News French Senators vote through tax hikes on gambling

Breaking developments in France see Senators approve of new tax hikes across all gambling activities. Meanwhile, Jake Pollard examines FDJ’s unexpected opposition to the upcoming online casino regulation in France, criticised by opponents as protectionist and hypocritical.  French Senators have voted in favour of the government’s “comportmental tax raises” targeting soft drinks, tobacco and gambling.  The tax hikes on gambling …

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BOS issues guidance on AML checks in gambling

SBC News BOS issues guidance on AML checks in gambling

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has launched two initiatives to drive awareness around money laundering. One of them is in the form of a bulletpoint checklist, filled with recommendations for licensed operators in the Swedish market. This is done as a standards template that all companies should implement in their AML procedures and relevant collaboration with authorities.  …

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