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Brazil Sees Surge In Contactless Payments As Digital Revolution Gathers Pace
Data from the Central Bank of Brazil shows contactless credit card transactions in the country leapt from 23.1 percent of all transactions in 2022 to 31.1 percent in 2023, highlighting the evolving payments landscape.
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Bank Of Lithuania Takes On De-Risking With New Guidelines
From next year, financial institutions in Lithuania will need to comply with new requirements intended to improve payment service user experience, increase financial inclusion and implement money laundering risk management measures.
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Brazil Judge Orders Unlicensed Rio Operators To Account For Lack Of Authorisation
A Brazilian court has ordered the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) to ask sports betting and online casino operators not licensed by the Rio de Janeiro Lottery to account for their operations in the state.
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Finland's Draft Licensing Law Does Not Include Cooling-Off Period
Finland’s new draft law does not include a cooling-off period but “past infringements will lead to the rejection of licence applications”, according to a local legal advisor.
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Sign up for accessNews In Brief: July 22-July 26, 2024
Ireland's new gambling regulator has been meeting with its advertising counterpart, Nevada orders a halt to unlicensed live dealer content, Bally's agrees an acquisition deal and a committee is formed to consider gambling in Dallas.
Read articleGerman Court Refers Sports-Betting Refund Case To European Court
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice has referred a case demanding refunds for online sports-betting losses to the Court of Justice of the European Union, in a step hailed by the country’s online gambling industry.
Read articleOnline Slots Players At Far Greater Risk, Says New UK Data
Online slots players are six times more likely to be problem gamblers, according to new data from the UK Gambling Commission, as the regulator’s plea not to compare fresh overall problem gambling rates to previous surveys appear to fall on deaf ears.
Read articleDaily Dash: Four UK Banks Breached Competition Rules, Says Regulator
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has sanctioned four UK banks for misleading customers, while the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has warned against corporate intimidation of whistleblowers.
Read articlePayment Service Providers Operating In Lithuania Need To Improve User Experiences
The Bank of Lithuania has told the country's payment service providers to continue enhancing the user experience they provide.
Read articleRevolut (Finally) Gets A UK Banking Licence… With Restrictions
The UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority has granted Revolut a banking licence with restrictions, marking a significant milestone in the fintech’s expansion into the country’s banking sector.
Read articleBank Of Lithuania Intervenes In Kevin EU Operations Over Financial Reporting Delays
The Bank of Lithuania has appointed a temporary representative to oversee fintech Kevin EU’s operations due to significant concerns about the company's safety and reliability.
Read articleUK Government Selects Surprise Appointment As New Gambling Minister
The UK government has announced the surprise appointment of Baroness Fiona Twycross as the minister for gambling and Lords minister.
Read articleBrazil Betting Operators Face Rio Blocking Battle
Major operators have warned that their platforms are now being blocked in the state of Rio de Janeiro, despite the transitional provisions included in new federal regulations in Brazil.
Read articleTribes Facing Difficult Reality After U.S. Supreme Court's Florida Ruling
Tribes that already operate casinos or retail sports betting may find it difficult to amend their compacts to replicate the state-wide, hub-and-spoke mobile wagering model offered by the Seminole Tribe in Florida, according to a prominent tribal gaming attorney.
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