Compliance Updates
The Danish Gambling Authority Has Had 79 Illegal Gambling Sites Blocked
On 22 August 2024, the court in Frederiksberg ruled in favour of the Danish Gambling Authority to have 79 websites blocked that offered illegal gambling to Danes.
Among the blocked websites are sites that are particularly aimed at children and young people.
Every year, the Danish Gambling Authority blocks websites that offer gambling products and services to Danes without a licence. The blocks are an important part of the Danish Gambling Authority’s work to protect the players and at the same time ensure a fair and legal gambling market in Denmark.
In 2024, the Danish Gambling Authority has blocked the access to a total of 162 illegal websites that offer gambling to Danes. This is the highest number of blocks in a year so far. Since 2012, a total of 438 websites have been blocked so that they cannot be accessed via a Danish telecommunications provider.
The decision to block websites is made by the courts, and the Danish Gambling Authority has been in court twice this year to have illegal gambling sites blocked. In February, 83 pages were blocked.
The Danish Gambling Authority’s option to block access to the illegal sites is done via a so-called DNS block. This means that the connection between the player and the gambling provider’s website is blocked by the player’s telecommunications provider. If the user tries to access a blocked website, they are greeted by a page stating that the site is illegal and blocked by the Danish Gambling Authority.
“We know that some players will try to bypass the DNS blocks. Therefore, it is very important to us that the information you come across is clear and makes the players aware that they are trying to access a site without a licence. These sites do not have the same level of consumer protection and it can be very risky for a player to use them,” Anders Dorph, Director of the Danish Gambling Authority, said.
Sites without a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority do not necessarily meet the same requirements as sites with a licence, and therefore players do not get the same consumer protection and security on the illegal sites.
It is, for example, impossible to play on a site with a licence if you are under 18 or if you are registered with ROFUS (Register of Voluntarily Excluded Players).
The blocked sites offer different types of gambling such as online casino, online betting and skin betting.
In the latest block, three of the 79 sites contained a new type of skin betting. Here, players can, among other things, use “Robux” as stakes as well as win Robux which is the virtual currency in the computer game Roblox.
“We pay particular attention to this new type of site. Roblox is a game that is very popular among children and young people under the age of 18. Our children should not be introduced to gambling when they play video games, so I am very pleased that we have blocked access to these sites,” said Anders Dorph.
When the Danish Gambling Authority assesses that a website offers gambling illegally without a licence, the Danish Gambling Authority asks the gambling provider to stop the illegal offering. If they do not stop the offer, the telecommunications providers are asked to block their customers’ access to the websites. If this does not happen, the Danish Gambling Authority will proceed with the case and ask the district court to order the Danish telecommunications providers to block the websites.
In the past, only telecommunications providers with membership of the Teleindustrien have been involved in the Danish Gambling Authority’s blocking processes.
In this round of blocking, however, three telecommunications providers who are not members of the Teleindustrien have also blocked access to the illegal sites.
All three telecommunications providers have blocked access to websites with illegal gambling offerings that were part of this blocking process as well as websites covered by previous rulings.
“We are very happy that three more telecommunications providers have closed access. This ensures that even more players are protected from being able to access the illegal sites,” said Anders Dorph.
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Australia
Dr Marla Royne Stafford Named First Conference Chair for 2025 Regulating the Game conference in Sydney
Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2025 in Sydney, has announced Dr Marla Royne Stafford as its first Conference Chair for the event.
Chairing a day of the conference provides an opportunity for industry professionals and regulators to offer unique insights and perspectives, steward the conversation to highlight critical points and stimulate an exchange of ideas and discussions.
Dr Stafford is Professor of Marketing in the Lee Business School at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. She is also a Faculty Scholar with the UNLV International Gaming Institute, Director of Research for the Cannabis Policy Institute and past Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Harrah College of Hospitality.
She is a past William F. Harrah Distinguished Chair, a member of the Board of Advisors for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and is currently serving as a guest editor for an upcoming special issue of the UNLV Gaming Research and Review Journal. She is an expert in the responsible gambling arena and her work includes projects with the American Gaming Association and AMZC Limited.
“I am deeply honored and excited to serve in this leadership role at the 2025 Regulating the Game Conference. The Conference is one of the premier annual events in the gaming world, featuring thought leaders and stimulating important discussions in a fast-moving industry. It is truly a privilege to be part of the organizing committee and help advance the needed conversations in policy, regulation, leadership, ethics and the future of the industry,” Dr Stafford said.
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, said: “The fact that we are attracting such distinguished figures to Chair a day of Regulating the Game is a clear testament to the conference’s expanding influence and significance in the industry. It’s an exciting time as we continue to bring together the brightest minds to shape the future of gambling regulation.”
Regulating the Game is looking for more candidates to Chair in 2025, specifically seasoned professionals with experience in the gambling sector and regulation, compliance, policy or related fields. The event provides regulators, industry executive or thought leaders this the chance to make a significant impact at one of the industry’s most influential events.
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The renowned gaming provider Amusnet Gaming officially announced the renewal of its Critical Gaming Supply License by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for a period of 10 years. The Critical Gaming Supply License is valid until 2034 and has been also converted into a Corporate Group Critical Gaming Supply Licence, covering group entities within the group. A holder of a corporate group license is allowed to include multiple entities within a group to be treated as a single Licensee. Amusnet Gaming Ltd. is the designated group company holding the license, which encompasses its three subsidiaries: Amusnet BNL B.V. (serving Belgium and the Netherlands), Amusnet Spain S.L., and Amusnet d.o.o. for services (serving Croatia). The group license facilitates the provision of essential gaming supply services across the organization and allows the subsidiaries to distribute gaming software in markets where local B2B licensing is not required.
The renewal underscores Amusnet Gaming’s commitment to compliance, integrity, and innovation within the gaming sector. It is a testament to the company’s ability to meet stringent regulatory standards and deliver secure and fair gaming experiences. This empowers Amusnet Gaming to maintain and further develop its diverse portfolio of gaming products within Malta’s robust regulatory framework, further strengthening its foothold in the European market and solidifying its position as а renowned international gaming provider, which stands for trust and credibility.
A Critical Gaming Supply License is a B2B license that enables the provision of online gaming products to businesses and individuals licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) or other regulatory authorities.
The license play a pivotal role in Amusnet Gaming operations, enabling the provision and management of gaming software and systems. With a diverse portfolio of 200+ casino games, this license empower the preferred provider to deliver a wide range of gaming experiences to diverse European and international audiences.
Moreover, Amusnet Gaming announced the launch of its newly designed website, featuring a modern and intuitive interface that enhances user experience. The upgraded content is curated to give visitors easy access to valuable information and resources across our offerings. With a modern outlook and streamlined navigation, the website reflects the high level of service Amusnet Gaming stands for.
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JCM Global (JCM) has successfully passed regulatory review and is now licensed by the New Mexico Gaming Control Board. This license enables JCM to sell and service customers directly throughout the state.
This license is the latest in JCM’s wide array of awarded gaming licenses across North America and around the world and underscores JCM’s commitment to holding itself to the highest regulatory standards. JCM now maintains more than 170 active gaming licenses.
“Achieving this licensing in New Mexico clearly demonstrates that JCM is willing to meet our customers where they are. Our mission is to give every customer the best possible service and support, and now we can provide that directly for our industry leading transaction and automation solutions throughout New Mexico instead of through third party vendors,” said Dave Kubajak, JCM Global SVP Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
JCM provides a broad range of products to casinos in New Mexico including iVIZION and UBA Pro bill validators, GEN5 thermal printers, ICB Intelligent Cash Box System, FUZION system with AML monitoring, and DSS Digital Signage Solutions.
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