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Prove Identity lands partnership to enhance BetMGM security

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BetMGM is ensuring the protection of its players through a new strategic partnership.

The sports betting and online casino operator has secured a partnership with Prove Identify to leverage the digital security company’s innovative identity solution, Prove Pre-Fill. Prove Pre-Fill, which is used by more than 1,000 businesses, allows BetMGM to accelerate its onboarding process for new customers by up to 79%. The identity solution is awaiting regulatory approval for use with BetMGM offerings.

“We’re committed to providing customers with a seamless and secure sports betting experience, and our partnership with Prove is a testament to that safe bet,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “Prove Pre-Fill adds an extra layer of security, reduces sign-up abandonment, and improves the overall user experience by streamlining the identity verification and authentication processes. Users can now enjoy the BetMGM sports betting and casino experience faster and with greater peace of mind.”

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Bacta & Bingo Association to produce new safer gambling recommendations

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Bacta’s Technical Standards Group has announced that it will be working in partnership with colleagues from the Bingo Association’s Gaming Machine Working Group.

Headed by MERKUR UK’s Alan Claypole, the new mission is to produce a set of industry recommendations on enhancements to existing regulations which will enable the machines sector to remain ‘competitive’ and uphold the ‘highest standards of consumer protection’.

Bacta National President John Bollom shared his delight that the Gambling Commission has responded positively to the organisation’s request to provide insight and input to the current regulations covering technical standards.

“In partnership with the Bingo Association we are drawing up a concise six-point plan to update those areas where we believe that changes could be explored whilst always upholding our unswerving commitment to safer gambling,” he said.

“The focus of the Technical Standards Group led by Alan Claypole is to supply the Commission with a set of prop..

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Twitch faces Swedish spotlight on influencer infringements

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Twitch, the live streaming platform of Amazon, has come under scrutiny in Sweden following a private investigation which uncovered widespread advertising of unlicensed online casinos.

As exposed by Kulturnyheterna, the investigative team of Sveriges Television AB (SVT), a six-week investigation revealed that “eight out of ten Swedish influencers on Twitch had promoted unlicensed casinos to their audiences.”

Swedish media were informed: “For six weeks, Kulturnyheterna has reviewed the broadcasts of the most popular streamers and can demonstrate how online casino advertising is spread through hour-long live broadcasts where streamers promote unlicensed games to their followers.”

Though Twitch prohibits access to under-13s, the investigation revealed that streamers had a “collective reach of around half a million subscribers,” formed of a “primary audience of young males born in the 1990s and 2000s.”

During live streams, 60% of influencers used direct marketing strategies, including p..

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DraftKings MA class action moved to Business Litigation court

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The class action lawsuit filed by DraftKings patrons in Massachusetts is heading for a venue change.

Last week, the Massachusetts Superior Court of Middlesex County granted DraftKings’s request to transfer the case to the state’s Business Litigation Session of the Superior Court (BLS).

The plaintiffs, working with the Public Health Advocacy Institute, filed the class action in December, alleging that the $1,000 sign-up offer from DraftKings was deceptive.

The BLS is specifically designed to handle legal business disputes using two-judge teams from the Superior Court to weigh in on cases. This case has been delegated to the team of Judge Debra Squires-Lee and Judge Kenneth Salinger.

DraftKings argued for the transfer was appropriate because the class action relates to alleged unfair business practices and that is a case that would require “close case management” and benefit from the close oversight of BLS. The sportsbook also made it clear it intends to file a motion to dismiss onc..

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Boston pro sports teams support youth sports betting safety coalition

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Massachusetts is taking steps to educate young people about the risks of gambling.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced that the state is launching the Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition, a public-private partnership that aims to educate young people on the laws and risks associated with gambling, according to NBC Boston.

“Because Massachusetts has entered a new era with sports betting now literally available at your fingertips, it is critical that we raise awareness of the public health risks associated with this activity, particularly for young people,” said Campbell. “This coalition brings together the business, professional sports, nonprofit and responsible gaming communities to best achieve one common goal: better protect and educate young adults across the Commonwealth.”

The coalition, which targets state residents ages 12 through 20, will provide evidence-based education and training backed by some of the largest entities in sports, including the NCAA, Boston..

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MGC talks wagering limits for sports bettors across Massachusetts

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is discussing the potential implementation of sports wagering limits.

The MGC has raised the issue of authorizing wagering limits following a public comment submitted last year that questioned whether operators have the authority to limit bettors.

The MGC conducted an investigation on the topic that included a review of regulations, operator house rules, terms and conditions, and approved internal controls. The commission also consulted its legal team and operators to discuss betting limits.

Operators have leveraged wager limits to manage risk and to ensure the integrity of competitions on a per-customer basis. The MGC is discussing wager limits with no imminent changes coming to regulations but is willing to explore options with its six licensed sports betting operators or revisit the topic as the year moves forward.

Commissioners in the MGC are raising questions regarding potential limits in the state.

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Caesars Sportsbook accredited by Responsible Gambling Council

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Caesars Sportsbook has been awarded the Responsible Gambling Council‘s RG Check accreditation, certifying the quality of the sportsbook’s responsible gaming efforts including such as player and team education, public awareness advertisements, and funding for organizations dedicated to RG research and education.

Caesars said in a statement that the assessment validates that its sportsbook arm is among the industry leaders in responsible gaming.

“We are honoured to receive the RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital.

“For more than 30 years, Caesars Entertainment has been at the forefront of Responsible Gaming, implementing policies that have carried over to Caesars Sportsbook to educate our players on how to play responsibly and providing responsible gaming tools. This acknowledgment validates our efforts to continue to improve our responsible gaming practices and ensure our players are gaming with us for the righ..

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Caesars Sportsbook earns RG Check accreditation for commitment to responsible gaming

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Caesars Sportsbook has been recognized by the Responsible Gambling Council for its commitment to responsible gaming.

The operators announced that it has received the “prestigious” RG Check accreditation which is awarded to sites or venues that have implemented robust responsible gaming policies.

“We are honored to receive the RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council,” Caesars Digital President Eric Hession. “For more than 30 years Caesars Entertainment has been at the forefront of responsible gaming, implementing policies that have carried over to Caesars Sportsbook. This acknowledgment validates our efforts to continue to improve our Responsible Gaming practices and ensure our players are gaming with us for the right reasons.”

As part of the accreditation process, Caesars Sportsbook underwent a thorough assessment of its responsible gaming practices, team member training process, player education and protection efforts.

From this assessment, the RGC concluded t..

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AU10TIX launches future proofed digital ID solution

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Identity verification solutions provider AU10TIX has unveiled an all encompassing Digital ID solution suitable for the transition to digital identity.

The system will allow businesses to “rapidly, accurately and securely” verify IDs of all types, including physical, digital, eID and verifiable credentials.

The Digital ID solution works by validating the cryptographic signature and cross checking personal identifiable information displayed on user IDs with government databases.

“Our Digital ID solution empowers businesses to embrace the global shift to digital identity with confidence,” said AU10TIX CEO Dan Yerushalmi. “It combines unparalleled accuracy and global reach with robust security measures to streamline onboarding and minimize fraud risk, all while addressing the diverse array of global ID formats.”

ID verification is a key part of the onboarding process for betting operators to ensure they are compliant with state regulations. Last year NeoGames partnered with AU10TIX to ..

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UKGC to impose LCCP quarterly returns from 1 July

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that all licence holders must submit regulatory returns on a quarterly basis from 1 July.

The decision follows a ‘consultation response’ to review the frequency of regulatory returns observed by all licence holders. As such, the Commission will amend Licence Condition 15.3.1 to impose mandatory quarterly submissions to improve the “harmonisation of reporting periods and to achieve unified submission dates”.

Quarterly submissions will enable the Commission to improve its budget and forecasting “through an improved ability to understand income levels on a more regular basis”.

Further advantages will allow the Commission to gather more frequent datasets from operators in a timely and accurate manner to help enhance its understanding of industry trends.

Implementing the changes, the process of submitting returns will be simplified, supporting an easier system to maintain for the Commission, which seeks to align reporting periods, and imp..

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