Connect with us
Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 (25-26 March)
728x90 banner available here

Latest News

UK Gambling Commission Fines LeoVegas £1.32M for AML, Social Responsibility Breaches

Published

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it has fined online gaming company LeoVegas £1.32 million ($1.34 million) after investigations discovered social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.

The operator, which runs a series of sites – leovegas.com, slotboss.co.uk, pinkcasino.co.uk, betuk.com and 21.co.uk –, will also receive an official warning and undergo an audit “to ensure it is effectively implementing its anti-money laundering and social responsibility policies, procedures and controls,” the regulator said.

Leanne Oxley, Gambling Commission Director of Enforcement and Intelligence, said: “We identified this through focused compliance activity and we will continue to take action against other operators if they do not learn the lessons our enforcement work is providing.

“This case is a further example of operators failing to protect customers and failing to be alive to money laundering risks within their business.”

Social responsibility failures included:

  • setting spend triggers for Safer Gambling Team customer review significantly higher than the average customer’s spend without any explanation as to how this was appropriate
  • setting six hours as the point at which customers were made to take a 45-minute cool off period without explaining how they concluded that playing for six hours was the point at which harm would occur
  • not acting on their own policy of interacting with customers exhibiting indicators of harm including denied deposits, cancelled withdrawals, long gameplay sessions, gambling sessions occurring late at night or early in the morning
  • not sufficiently taking into account the Commission’s 2019 guidance on customer interaction.

Anti-money laundering failures included:

  • financial triggers for anti-money laundering reviews being too high and unrealistic to effectively manage money laundering and terrorist financing risks
  • relying too heavily on ineffective threshold triggers and inadequate information regarding how much a customer should be allowed to spend based on their income or wealth, or any other risk factor
  • inappropriate controls allowing significant levels of gambling spend to take place within a short space of time without knowing anything about customers’ financial situations.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 (25-26 March)
Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

Latest News

Kendoo expands Joker series with Flash Joker Fever

Published

on

Reading Time: < 1 minute

 

Kendoo, the fast-growing iGaming provider, has enhanced its in-demand content offering with the launch of Joker Flash Fever, a high-energy slot with dynamic gameplay designed to keep players engaged.

This 5-reel game builds excitement with every spin, leading to substantial wins through its Fever Feature, Lucky Respin, and Multiplier Wheel.

Each winning round advances players through five Fever stages, increasing the chance of unlocking a massive payout. At Stage 5, a big win ignites the reels, delivering electrifying rewards before resetting the feature for a fresh cycle of anticipation.

The Lucky Respin feature offers an extra opportunity to win when two full symbol stacks land without triggering a payout, giving players a second chance to secure a big win.

Adding to the excitement, the Multiplier Wheel activates when the reels are filled with the same symbol, unlocking multipliers ranging from x2 to x10 and enhancing player payouts, turning winning streaks into jackpot-worthy moments.

Joker Flash Fever is all about keeping players engaged with nonstop action and rewarding mechanics,” said Kate Romanenko, Head of Commercial at Kendoo. “With its escalating Fever Feature, second-chance Respins, and high-stakes Multipliers, this game delivers a truly electrifying slot experience.”

The post Kendoo expands Joker series with Flash Joker Fever appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Continue Reading

Latest News

WorldMatch Secures Certification in South Africa

Published

on

Reading Time: < 1 minute

 

WorldMatch has announced that it has secured the certification in South Africa. This important certification, confirms the compliance of all WorldMatch games with the required standards, allowing operations with an already active client in the region.

WorldMatch’s official entry into the South African market marks another step forward in the company’s international growth strategy. Additionally, WorldMatch is currently working on certification for other regions in the country, aiming to strengthen its presence and offer its vast range of innovative games to an increasingly wide audience.

“We are thrilled to announce this new certification, which enables us to bring our cutting-edge gaming offering to the South African market. This is just the beginning of our journey in South Africa, and we are eager to further expand our presence in the country,” said Andrea Boratto, CEO at WorldMatch.

The post WorldMatch Secures Certification in South Africa appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Continue Reading

Latest News

ExitLag Partners with TALON Esports

Published

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

ExitLag, created to help enhance internet connections and reduce latency through its multi-path technology, announced it has partnered with TALON, one of the most prominent esports organisations in the APAC region. As part of this collaboration, ExitLag will become an official sponsor of TALON Esports, supporting their teams competing in League of Legends (Taiwan), Valorant (South Korea), Dota 2 (Philippines) and ROV (Thailand).

With this partnership, ExitLag reinforces its commitment to supporting top-tier esports teams and players by optimising their connectivity and ensuring a smoother, lag-free competitive experience. Talon Esports has established a formidable reputation as a dominant force in competitive gaming across the APAC region. By sponsoring TALON, ExitLag strengthens its expansion into the Asian gaming market, ensuring that professional and amateur gamers alike have access to superior network performance.

“Esports is built on the foundation of precision, speed, skill, and seamless gameplay. At ExitLag, we are dedicated to providing competitive gamers with the best possible connection to compete at their highest level. Partnering with TALON Esports allows us to further our mission of eliminating connectivity barriers and enhancing the performance and experience of top esports players competing across multiple titles globally,” said Lucas Stolze, CEO of ExitLag.

ExitLag’s proprietary multi-path technology optimises data routing in real-time, reducing lag, packet loss and jitter to deliver the most stable gaming experience possible. Through this partnership, ExitLag will work closely with TALON’s teams across various titles, ensuring that their players can focus entirely on performance without network limitations.

“We’re thrilled to welcome ExitLag as a partner. In professional esports, every millisecond matters. ExitLag’s cutting-edge technology will provide our players a crucial competitive edge, ensuring they can perform at their peak without worrying about connectivity issues,” said Sean Zhang, CEO of TALON Esports.

As ExitLag continues its rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region, this partnership underscores its dedication to empowering esports athletes with world-class network solutions. Fans can look forward to exciting activations, exclusive content, and engagement opportunities as ExitLag and TALON Esports work together throughout the season.

“As we expand our footprint in Asia, partnering with TALON Esports is a testament to our dedication to providing the best connectivity solutions for competitive gamers in the region. We are excited to work closely with TALON’s teams and help elevate their performance to new heights,” said Josh Wong, Asia Market Lead of ExitLag.

The post ExitLag Partners with TALON Esports appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Continue Reading

Trending

EEGaming.org is part of HIPTHER, parent brand of various prominent news outlets and international conferences. These platforms and events span a wide range of industries, including Entertainment, Technology, Gaming and Gambling, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Quantum Technology, Legal Cannabis, Health and Lifestyle, VR/AR, eSports, and several others. This indicates that EEGaming.org is part of a larger network that focuses on a diverse array of sectors, particularly those related to cutting-edge technology and modern lifestyle trends.

Contact us: sales@europeangaming.eu

Editorial / PR Submissions: editor@europeangaming.eu

Copyright © 2015 - 2025 HIPTHER. All Rights Reserved. Registered in Romania under Proshirt SRL, Company number: 2134306, EU VAT ID: RO21343605. Office address: Blvd. 1 Decembrie 1918 nr.5, Targu Mures, Romania

We are constantly showing banners about important news regarding events and product launches. Please turn AdBlock off in order to see these areas.