Government Responds as Support for Anti-Affordability Checks Petition Swells

The UK government remains committed to implementing financial risk checks in the gambling industry, despite a petition against the measure gaining momentum. The petition, which describes the checks as "inappropriate and discriminatory," argues that they could drive people towards the black market and negatively impact the horse racing sector.

The government, responding at the 10,000-signature mark, reaffirms its commitment to a proportionate and frictionless system of checks, emphasizing the Gambling Commission's plans to strike a balance between customer safety and industry health.

The checks will only affect those in the highest 3% of gambling losses, according to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports. The government aims to avoid over-regulation and ensure a healthy relationship with operators.

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UKGC: Push-to-web methodology can help produce better gambling participation data

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is confident that the push-to-web methodology used in the Gambling Survey for Great Britain will provide "relevant and robust" data.

The latest findings reveal differences in gambling participation by age, with those aged 45 to 54 having the highest rate at 61.6%, while those 75 and over had the lowest at 39.6%. Motivations for gambling include monetary gain and enjoyment, with satisfaction levels generally positive.

The UKGC emphasizes that the push-to-web methodology is experimental, and while it is confident in its relevance and robustness, a new baseline must be established for tracking changes in gambling behavior. The updated survey is expected to go live in late 2024.

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Ensuring Integrity: EvenBet’s Deep Dive into AML and KYC in the iGaming Industry

The world of iGaming has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. However, with this surge in popularity comes an ever-increasing concern over potential financial crimes, including money laundering, as well as exploitative techniques, such as arbitrage betting, bonus abuse, and others.

To tackle these issues, the iGaming industry relies on two pillars: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) mechanisms.

In this article, Dmitry Smirnov, EvenBet Gaming Lawyer, explores the significance of AML and KYC in iGaming, their legal framework, their importance, and the current solutions and challenges they entail.

The key points:

🎲 The Importance of AML and KYC in iGaming

🎲 Legal Mechanisms AML and KYC

🎲 Current Solutions and Practices

🎲 Issues and Considerations

🎲 Future Trends and Regulatory Developments

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IGaming Ontario Seeks Partner for Central Self-Exclusion System

iGaming Ontario is initiating an RFP to develop a centralised self-exclusion solution for the Canadian province. This seeks a player-friendly system allowing self-exclusion from all Ontario-regulated iGaming operators through a single registration process. The successful bid is expected to integrate with all operator systems, supporting self-exclusion registration, renewal, and reinstatement.

The system must be transparent, secure, and viable for licensees, promoting a non-stigmatised, easy-to-use approach. This comes as Ontario's online gambling revenue more than doubled year-on-year in Q2, reaching CA$540m. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently fined PointsBet Canada CA$150,000 for responsible gambling breaches, indicating the regulatory focus on player protection. Ontario's move towards a centralised self-exclusion system aligns with global efforts to enhance responsible gaming measures in online environments.

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