Compliance Updates
Greece Prohibits Advertisement on Online Slots

The Greek government has implemented tough norms on online gaming and advertising. As per the new norms, the maximum stakes of random number generator (RNG) games is limited to of €2, and maximum prizes are limited to €5000.
The slot games should not be advertised anywhere outside of an operator’s own website. Gambling products other than slots can be advertised on social media but the operators must ensure that the ads are viewed only by persons over the age of 21.
There are several other provisions.
Online players now need to fix loss and time limits for play, and operators must inform players when they reach 80% of their limit.
Casino games will have a prize limit of €70,000 and sports betting will have a prize limit of €500,000 per bet.
Fees for for seven-year licences have been fixed at €3million for online betting and €2million for other forms of gaming.
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ZITRO OBTAINS ISO 14064-1 CERTIFICATION

Zitro has achieved a new certification in its commitment to sustainability: the ISO 14064-1 standard, which manages the improvement of its corporate carbon footprint. After successfully completing the certification process, the company now holds this accreditation that supports the management of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all its global locations.
This certification strengthens the corporate system with which Zitro manages its ESG objectives, aimed at the progressive reduction of CO₂ emissions. The scope of this standard covers three key emission areas:
- Scope 1:Direct emissions generated by owned and rented vehicles used at all locations.
- Scope 2:Indirect emissions associated with electricity consumption in offices, laboratories, and warehouses.
- Scope 3:Direct and indirect emissions from the value chain, including suppliers, customers, business travel, product distribution, and waste management.
The ISO 14064-1 certification represents an essential milestone for Zitro in consolidating a more sustainable business model aligned with the highest international standards in corporate responsibility.
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Compliance Updates
The Isle of Man Treasury Appoints Gregory Petts as Chairman of the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission

The Isle of Man Treasury has appointed Gregory Petts as Chairman of the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.
As Commission Chairman, Mr Petts’ role is to ensure that the GSC upholds the highest standards of regulation within the gambling sector, ensuring accountability and oversight to ensure that the GSC balances the needs of the sector with the safety of the jurisdiction.
Mr Petts is a Chartered Accountant and auditor with experience in the Gambling, Finance and Life Assurance sectors and has been part of the Commission for five years.
His invaluable experience in internal audit, governance, risk and compliance will support the GSC in its regulatory duties.
“It is essential to strike a balance, maintaining responsible growth of the sector and continuing to uphold a strong regulatory framework. Maintaining the Isle of Man’s international reputation as a trusted and respected jurisdiction is of the utmost importance,” Mr Petts said.
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Compliance Updates
Texas House Passes Bill to Abolish Texas Lottery Commission

The Texas House has approved legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission and reform lottery operations after multiple scandals have rocked the agency.
Authored by State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood), Senate Bill 3070 abolishes the commission that has overseen the lottery since shortly after its founding in 1991, moving operations to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
As originally written, the bill would also limit ticket sales per transaction, require age verification at the point of sale, push the agency into a two year probationary period and provide for greater oversight of the lottery—oversight that has been either intentionally or unintentionally lacking.
In January, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made an impromptu visit to a lottery ticket reseller responsible for selling millions of tickets online. During the course of his visit, he was denied access to the area where ticket printing was taking place.
The bill, as originally written, would allow the lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, attorney general, and governor the ability to act as inspectors of lottery operations.
At the eleventh hour, State Rep. Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth) offered a 58-page amendment to the measure that removed this and other critical parts of the bill. It was this amended bill that was, according to Geren, drafted with the lottery vendors, colloquially called stakeholders, that ultimately passed the House.
Among other changes, the Geren amendment changed vendor and employee retention.
While it was argued that the current employees would provide for a smoother transition from the TLC to TDLR, this would include members of the staff who were complicit in the extra legislative expansion of gambling in the state of Texas, and covering for the lottery’s multiple sins.
The Geren amendment, passed under the watchful eye of IGT’s lobbyist and former chief of staff to Gov. Greg Abbott, Luis Sanez, also guarantees that the state lottery contract will remain with its current vendor, IGT. According to a lawsuit filed in Houston, the company played a critical role in an international gambling syndicate’s rigging of the April 2023 $95 million jackpot.
According to testimony given to the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee, representatives from IGT were onsite for hours during the ticket printing at a location that conducted no retail business, which is against state rules. This is the same location where children were filmed printing tickets.
Geren, a longtime proponent of expanding gambling in Texas, failed to pass a bill last session that would have allowed casino gambling in the state. This session, the lottery, and its corrupt operation took all the oxygen out of the room.
State Rep. Brent Money (R-Greenville) offered an amendment to Geren’s amendment that would have abolished the lottery and not just the commission. Money’s amendment failed by a vote of 71-58.
Geren’s amendment was ultimately adopted in a vote of 91-44.
The legislation passed in a vote of 110-29.
Now, the bill requires one more vote in the House before going back to the Senate for either approval or to be reconciled in a conference committee.
If the bill is not reconciled, the lottery may be abolished, or a special session could be forced to save the corruption-plagued institution.
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