Compliance Updates
Maria Ozawa denounces Online Casino K9Win for illegally using her image on its promotional campaigns
![](https://recentslotreleases.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/maria-ozawa-denounces-online-casino-k9win-for-illegally-using-her-image-on-its-promotional-campaigns.jpg)
Maria Ozawa recently released a strongly worded open letter admonishing K9Win for using her image and likeness in promotional materials after her contract with them as brand ambassador ended.
According to the letter, Ozawa signed a one-year deal with K9Win. She was ordered to use her personal social media accounts for their campaigns, leading to them either getting banned or restricted, upsetting her as she was not compensated for this misstep.
In addition, she feels that she has been grossly misled as the online gambling company continues to include her in promotions and posts on their website and social media accounts even after her contract with them has elapsed.
“To my full understanding and as explained to me by K9Win during the contract signing, I would cease being their brand ambassador upon the completion of our contract,” Maria pointed out in her letter.
“This misdirection has caused significant distress to me and my current partners,” she went on. “Hence, I would like to set the record straight and make things clear: I am no longer K9Win’s brand ambassador and am in no way associated with their company.”
She concluded her letter with: “I am currently a proud business partner of Asia’s leading online gaming entertainment platform, M88 Mansion.”
In a few days following the letter, Ozawa conducted a live stream where she further emphasized that she is no longer K9Win’s brand ambassador and that the company should stop using her likeness to their benefit.
Powered by WPeMatico
Arizona
Arizona Department of Gaming to Accept Applications for Event Wagering Licenses
![arizona-department-of-gaming-to-accept-applications-for-event-wagering-licenses](https://recentslotreleases.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/137251-arizona-department-of-gaming-to-accept-applications-for-event-wagering-licenses.jpg)
he Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is pleased to announce that it will begin accepting applications for event wagering licenses in July. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106, ADG will accept applications for no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7).
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the provided materials on ADG’s website carefully to understand the application process and requirements.
The application window for event wagering licenses will open on July 8, 2024, and will close on July 19, 2024 at 5 PM. Applicants must submit their completed applications within this timeframe in order to be considered for a license. ADG will thoroughly evaluate all applications received based on the established criteria pursuant to the State’s event wagering rules and statutes.
Interested parties are encouraged to visit ADG’s website for detailed information on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and relevant timelines.
Australia
Australia Enforces Credit Card Ban for Online Gambling
![australia-enforces-credit-card-ban-for-online-gambling](https://recentslotreleases.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/137088-australia-enforces-credit-card-ban-for-online-gambling.jpg)
Australia has enforced an online gambling credit card ban, meaning that players can no longer use them as a payment method.
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) and its members have been strong supporters of this measure and have worked with the Commonwealth Government and the financial services industry since 2021 to deliver this credit card ban.
Responsible Wagering Australia CEO Kai Cantwell said that this change was much needed, as Australians should only be gambling with money that they have.
“This is an important measure to protect customers, making it easier for people to stay in control of their own gambling behaviour,” Mr Cantwell said.
“It will complement the existing offering of safer gambling account management tools by RWA members.
“RWA and its members support the extension of this measure to all forms of gambling that have been exempted from the ban such as lotteries and keno.
“If consumer protection measures aren’t consistent across all forms of gambling it will incentivise vulnerable Australians to move to less-regulated types of gambling, where they are more at risk of harm.”
RWA members provide a range of tools to ensure people can gamble safely, many of which have been adopted by the Commonwealth Government as part of the National Consumer Protection Framework (NCPF).
“The NCPF is expected to be evaluated shortly and we look forward to engaging in this process to ensure that consumer protection tools are fit-for-purpose and support a safe and sustainable regulated gambling environment,” Mr Cantwell said.
The post Australia Enforces Credit Card Ban for Online Gambling appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Compliance Updates
Ukraine Regulator KRAIL Blocks 371 Illegal Gambling Sites
![ukraine-regulator-krail-blocks-371-illegal-gambling-sites](https://recentslotreleases.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/137018-ukraine-regulator-krail-blocks-371-illegal-gambling-sites.jpg)
The Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has announced that it has blocked 371 unlicensed gambling websites. It said joint action with the security service led to the issue of Order No. 451/2256, which instructs service providers to block the domains using Domain Name System (DNS) servers.
KRAIL said that during April and May it issued 1000 orders to limit access to domain names and subdomains.
While KRAIL remains operational, Ukraine’s parliament voted in April to disband the regulator. There had been criticism of the regulator’s collegial structure, which requires at least five of its six members to be present for meetings to be valid. Amid disruption caused by military service following the Russian invasion, this has often led to meetings being cancelled and long delays for licence applications.
There will be a second reading of the bill before it can be signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The liquidation of KRAIL would put gambling regulation under the digital transformation ministry until a new regulator is established.
The post Ukraine Regulator KRAIL Blocks 371 Illegal Gambling Sites appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
-
ADG6 days ago
Arizona Department of Gaming to Accept Applications for Event Wagering Licenses
-
First Sportsbook6 days ago
Salsa partners with First Sportsbook to launch LatAm LatAm-focused solution
-
Industry Awards6 days ago
Internet Vikings Wins BSG Award for Best Hosting Provider in the Nordics 2024
-
Africa6 days ago
Springbok Casino as the Fastest Payout Casino for 2024
-
Gaming6 days ago
Paddy Power Launches Industry First Exclusive Online Gameshow
-
Canada6 days ago
Play’n GO joins the Canadian Gaming Association
-
Canada6 days ago
Red Rake Gaming launches with The Score
-
Compliance Updates6 days ago
Ukraine Regulator KRAIL Blocks 371 Illegal Gambling Sites