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DGA: Three orders and two reprimands to Skill on Net Ltd for breach of the Anti-Money Laundering Act

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2 years ago

April 10, 2024

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On April 3rd, 2024, the Danish Gambling Authority has issued three orders to Skill on Net Ltd (Skill on Net) for breaching the rules of the Anti-Money Laundering Act on risk assessment, procedures for internal control and documentation of implemented controls.

On April 3rd, 2024, the Danish Gambling Authority has also given Skill on Net two reprimands for breaching the rules on business procedures and the rules on whistleblower scheme in the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

The orders and reprimands are issued in connection with the Danish Gambling Authority’s inspection of Skill on Net’s material, which Skill on Net has prepared in order to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Order for inadequate risk assessment
Order (a) has been issued because Skill on Net’s risk assessment is insufficient, as no separate risk assessment has been made of the individual identified risks associated with Skill on Net’s business model, including products and payment solutions, as well as the risk factors associated with these. Section 7(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act states that undertakings subject to the Act must identify and assess the risk that the undertaking may be misused for money laundering or terrorist financing. It is the Danish Gambling Authority’s assessment that the risk assessment must include a separate assessment of the risk of the individual products and payment solutions, as well as a separate risk assessment of the risk factors associated with these. Thus, Skill on Net has not complied with the risk assessment obligation in section 7(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Order for inadequate business processes
Order (b) has been issued because Skill on Nets’ written procedures do not describe how, when and by whom the internal controls are monitored to ensure that the internal controls are implemented. Section 8(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act states that undertakings subject to the Act must have adequate written procedures, which must include internal controls. The requirement for internal control also means that checks must be carried out to ensure that the controls are implemented. Thus, Skill on Net has not sufficiently complied with the obligation to have procedures for internal control.

Order for lack of documentation for controls
Order (c) has been issued because Skill on Net has not documented that internal controls have been implemented. Section 8(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act states that undertakings subject to the Act must document the checks carried out. Thereby, Skill on Net has not complied with the obligation under section 8(1) of the AML Act.

Reprimand for inadequate business processes
Reprimand (a) is given because Skill on Net’s business procedure for establishing customer relationships until October 16, 2023 was deficient, as there was a discrepancy between the business procedure and practice. Section 8(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act states that undertakings subject to the Act must have adequate written procedures and that the procedures must describe how the areas are handled in practice. Thus, Skill on Net has not complied with the obligation to have sufficient written procedures for establishing customer relationships.

Reprimand (a) has been issued because Skill on Net’s business procedures up to 16 October 2023 did not take into account that customer due diligence procedures must be carried out at appropriate times, as required by section 10(1)(1)(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. Thus, Skill on Net has not complied with the obligation to have sufficient written procedures for the implementation of customer due diligence procedures at appropriate times.

Reprimand (a) is also given because Skill on Net’s business procedure for politically exposed persons until 16 October 2023 was deficient, as PEP screening of customers who had not paid over a fixed defined amount was not performed on an ongoing basis. Section 18(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act states that undertakings subject to the Act must have procedures in place to determine whether the customer is a politically exposed person, close associate or close business partner of a politically exposed person. Reviewing whether an established customer has changed status to politically exposed person must include all customers. Thus, Skill on Net has not complied with the obligation to have sufficient written procedures for PEP screening.

Reprimand for inadequate whistleblower scheme
Reprimand (b) is given because Skill on Net’s whistleblower scheme until June 2023 did not sufficiently meet the requirement for anonymity, as reporting could only be done by e-mail. Section 35(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act states that undertakings subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act must have a system where their employees can report violations or potential violations of anti-money laundering legislation via a special, independent and autonomous channel. It also states that reports must be able to be made anonymously. Thus, Skill on Net has not complied with the requirement of anonymity for whistleblowers.

The Danish Gambling Authority assesses that an inadequate risk assessment as well as inadequate business procedures and whistleblower scheme may have increased Skill on Net’s risk of being misused for money laundering. The purpose of the risk assessment is for the gambling operator to have a useful tool that provides an overview and understanding of where and to what extent the gambling operator is exposed to being misused for money laundering or terrorist financing and what measures are necessary to mitigate the risks. Business procedures must be a description of the activities that the gambling operator must perform to ensure compliance with legislation and other regulations and that the gambling operator’s policies and guidelines are followed. Adequate risk assessment, business procedures and a whistleblower scheme are fundamental to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the seriousness of the violation has therefore led to three orders and two reprimands.

Duty to act
The orders entail an obligation for Skill on Net to act. This means that Skill on Net must, within two months, submit a revised risk assessment, business procedures for the control of internal controls, and within six months submit documentation that internal controls have been implemented.

The reprimands do not entail any obligation for Skill on Net to act, as the violations no longer exist, as Skill on Net has subsequently revised its business procedures and whistleblower scheme.

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NOVOMATIC Becomes the First Gaming Technology Company to Earn the ISO 20671 “Certified Brand” Status

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2 days ago

June 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

The NOVOMATIC brand has successfully achieved certification in accordance with the international ISO 20671 standard, “Brand Evaluation – Principles and Fundamentals,” and has been awarded the prestigious “Certified Brand” seal. This makes NOVOMATIC the first gaming technology company worldwide whose brand has been comprehensively appraised on the basis of this internationally standardized evaluation model.

The certification process is based on a structured and transparent assessment framework that evaluates brand strength and long-term development potential. In line with ISO standards, key aspects of NOVOMATIC’s corporate and brand management in Austria were analysed, including innovation capability, quality standards, service orientation, market performance and the brand’s impact on customers, partners and stakeholders. The assessment also covered brand protection and market and trend analyses, as well as transparent reporting and governance processes.

“Our brand stands for clear standards and the highest level of quality. As the first gaming technology company worldwide with an ISO 20671-certified brand, we are setting a new benchmark for future-oriented brand management and reaffirming our commitment to shaping the gaming industry through innovation, quality, and sustainable brand development,” said Stefan Krenn, Member of the Executive Board of NOVOMATIC AG.

The certificate was presented during the International NOVOMATIC Marketing & Communications Summit, which was hosted this year by the NOVOMATIC subsidiary LÖWEN ENTERTAINMENT in Bingen, Germany. The event brought together marketing and communications experts from more than 30 countries and provided the ideal setting to celebrate this significant acknowledgement of NOVOMATIC’s brand management excellence.

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European Standard on Markers of Harm Now Published – EGBA Members Commit to Alignment

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2 days ago

June 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes the publication of the European standard on markers of harm in gambling (EN 18144), on 31 May 2026, through the national standardisation bodies of the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). EGBA and its members support the standard as an important voluntary baseline for identifying risky gambling behaviour, and its members are committed to aligning their player protection frameworks with the standard across Europe.

The standard establishes a strong baseline for consumer protection across Europe, identifying nine core behavioural markers that operators can use to recognise risky gambling patterns before they escalate:

changes in stake volume or frequency.
speed or intensity of play.
deposit frequency, size, or failed deposits.
withdrawals and cancelled withdrawals.
player-initiated contact.
gambling session duration or time-of-day play.
use of multiple products.
net losses or loss trajectories over time.
changes to safety tools such as limits and self-exclusion.

EGBA proposed this initiative to CEN in 2022 and actively participated in its development alongside operators, national authorities, academics, and other harm prevention stakeholders. The resulting standard – the first of its kind in the gambling industry – is grounded in the latest research and received overwhelming approval from national standardisation bodies in October 2025.

EGBA members are already putting the standard into practice in Europe:

• Most members already monitor all nine behavioural indicators, with many having embedded them across all their operations.

• Members apply risk-scoring models to continuously assess player behaviour and flag emerging risk patterns.

• Members are committed to progressive alignment with the standard across all their operations.

“This is an important milestone for player protection in Europe. When widely adopted, this voluntary standard will lead to earlier identification of risky play and, ultimately, better protection for players. Our members are ahead of the curve on implementation – they are already applying many aspects of the standard and are committed to alignment across their European operations. We encourage other operators to adopt the standard and help raise the bar on player protection across Europe,“ said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA.

As a voluntary tool, the standard complements existing national regulatory frameworks across Europe. In some jurisdictions, certain markers may not be applicable where they conflict with national law, and implementation will reflect the regulatory realities of each market. EGBA remains committed to supporting its members and the wider industry to drive implementation of the standard across Europe.

The standard (EN 18144) is now available for purchase from national standardisation bodies across Europe.

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Finland consults on online gambling rules with slot stake caps and autoplay ban

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3 days ago

June 11, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has published a draft regulation for public consultation that would set detailed product-level requirements for gambling offered by holders of Finnish gambling licences. The regulation is proposed to enter into force on 1 July 2027, as Finland prepares for its new licensing regime.

The draft introduces maximum stakes across electronic casino game categories. Electronic slot machine games and electronic bingo would be capped at EUR 20 per round, with higher limits proposed for certain electronic table games. Online poker would be subject to a maximum initial bet of EUR 1,000 per game. Where a combination game spans multiple categories, the explanatory memorandum says the applicable maximum stake would be determined by reference to the game types included in that combination.

A lower set of stake limits would apply to players under 25. For this group, the maximum stake for electronic slot machine games and electronic bingo would be EUR 10 per round, with reduced caps also proposed across several table game categories.

The draft also regulates tournament entry fees and jackpot mechanics. Table game tournaments (excluding player-versus-player poker) would be capped at EUR 1,000, player-versus-player poker tournaments at EUR 5,000, and electronic slot machine tournaments at EUR 500. It expressly permits surprise-type jackpots and winning-combination jackpots, including fixed, odds-based and progressive jackpots.

For electronic slot machine games, the proposal adds game design and player protection requirements that would effectively prohibit autoplay. Players must choose their own stake and start each round themselves, and operators may not offer or technically enable simultaneous play of two or more electronic slot machine games. Each round must last at least 2.5 seconds and players must not be allowed to shorten the draw time before the result is displayed. The draft also restricts presentation features that could imply a win is likely in future rounds or misrepresent losses, requires disclosure that in electronic games of chance player choices do not affect the draw outcome, and mandates on-screen playing-time reminders every 15 minutes with a continue-or-logout choice (with an exception for electronic casino games where players play against each other).

The consultation is open to anyone wishing to comment, with submissions due by 5 August. The regulation remains in draft form and may change before adoption.

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