Compliance Updates
Smart Gaming partners with Diligence in Gaming for full suite of Dutch compliance support
Smart Gaming, the Dutch operator behind the new live casino-focused brand betnation.nl, has partnered with regulatory and operational compliance firm Diligence in Gaming for its entry into the Netherlands.
Diligence in Gaming, which is part of leading compliance group ComplianceOne Group, worked with Smart Gaming for six months before it received its licence in the Netherlands, and continues to support the operator following the successful launch of betnation.nl.
Robert Schouten, CEO at Smart Gaming said: “Diligence in Gaming, led in the Dutch market by Mike de Graaff, is the only provider of these vital services in the Netherlands. Mike and the team have supported us during the licence application and will continue to do so to ensure we uphold the highest level of compliance and maintain a safe environment for our players.
“We have trusted Mike and Diligence in Gaming to train our customer service, compliance team and senior management in all compliance-related matters, as well as supporting the building of the correct operational compliance framework. The results are without equal.”
Mike de Graaff, Regional Compliance Manager, NL at Diligence in Gaming said: “The Dutch market requires specialist and local expertise to ensure compliance. It is key for operators to engage with these activities in preparation for go live as early as possible, as the KSA will test operators in the ability to comply with these requirements.
“Smart Gaming worked with us for six months before receiving their licence, to ensure all was ready for the go live. Excellent planning has paid off, and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
Diligence in Gaming is a regulatory and compliance firm supporting gaming operators entering new markets and remaining compliant in existing ones. It is part of ComplianceOne Group, which brings together other leading compliance brands Maxima Compliance, Complitech and DataVault ONE.
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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a first penalty payment order on YouTube influencer LeftlanePapi for promoting illegal gambling.
The YouTube channel LeftlanePapi showed videos with live streams of online gambling from illegal providers. The illegal providers were also actively advertised, by encouraging viewers to also play there. The KSA issued a warning to the influencer. Because the content in question was not removed after the warning and new streams were made, the KSA imposed a penalty. Existing content must be removed and no new advertising may be made. If this does happen, the influencer will receive a penalty of €25,000 per violation, with a maximum of €75,000.
With its new approach, the KSA opts for a two-track policy. After establishing a violation, influencers receive a message that they must stop their activities within 48 hours and that illegal content must be removed. If the influencer does not do so, the KSA approaches the social media platform so that the harmful content is removed in any case. The influencer is given a penalty under penalty of a fine, as was also the case with Leftlanepapi. The KSA has now warned several influencers.
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French gambling regulator ANJ has appointed Pauline Hot as its new Director General.
A former student of the École normale supérieure and the École nationale d’administration (Hannah Arendt class), Pauline Hot has been an auditor and then a master of requests at the Council of State since 2020. There, she served as rapporteur to the 6th chamber of the litigation section and to the administration section. She has held the position of Deputy Director General of the ANJ since January 2025.
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
INCENTIVE GAMES SECURES MICHIGAN GAMING LICENSE
Incentive Games, a leading B2B games provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Provisional Michigan gaming licence by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), effective today. This achievement allows the company to bring its innovative suite of Real-Money Games to operators and players across the state.
The Michigan licence represents Incentive Games’ first foray into the North American regulated market. This comes shortly after the launch of Incentive Studios, the company’s dedicated Real-Money Gaming division, which is set to drive its ambitious growth in this sector. The licence underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and operational integrity. Obtaining this licence, which requires excellence in areas such as robust security protocols and comprehensive responsible gaming measures, provides access to one of the most dynamic iGaming markets in the United States.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Securing our Michigan licence marks an exciting new chapter for Incentive Games. It’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to meeting the highest regulatory standards and unlocks a significant opportunity for us in a critical North American growth market. This will allow Incentive Games to forge new partnerships and bring our highly engaging Real-Money Games directly to players in Michigan. We’re very grateful to the MGCB for this achievement, which is a pivotal step in our global expansion strategy as we continue to deliver world-class products and build strong partnerships in the region.”
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