Compliance Updates
Better Collective is ready to launch in the state of Massachusetts
Better Collective is ready to launch its award-winning sports media brands in the state of Massachusetts, as the state regulates online sports betting on March 10. With a population of seven million and a strong sports legacy, Massachusetts holds the potential to become one of the biggest sports betting markets in the US.
Regulatory Release no. 09/2023
As of March 10, legal online sport betting will be available for sport fans in the state of Massachusetts.
Better Collective is excited to enter Massachusetts and acknowledges the mutual commitment it shares with the Massachusetts Gaming Committee (âMGCâ) to safer gaming, player education and consumer protection. Better Collective welcomes the decision by the MGC to waive its prior prohibition and provisionally allow for third parties to be compensated on a CPA or revenue sharing basis. Further, Better Collective applauds MGC for its recognition of the important role that performance based marketing media plays in the regulated sports wagering ecosystem.
Ten sportsbooks are approved to accept and process mobile sports betting. Having this many sportsbooks is a great opportunity for Better Collective, because Massachusetts holds the potential to become one of the biggest sports betting markets in the US, as the state has a strong sports legacy with its local teams; Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and Boston Red Socks.
Even though Better Collectiveâs sports media, especially www.ActionNetwork.com and www.VegasInsider.com, already have thousands of visitors every month from Massachusetts, it has not been possible for the visitors to use the information for betting. This changes now.
Marc Pedersen, CEO of Better Collective US, says: âWe are pleased to learn about the decision of the MGC to provisionally allow CPA and revenue share in Massachusetts. For us as a group, we are excited to be able to help guide and educate the large sports fan base in Massachusetts into their first online sports betting experiences. The state has a very successful sports history, and we are confident the future with sports betting will be equally as successfulâ.
Compliance Updates
Brazilâs Ministry of Finance Appoints RĂ©gis Dudena as Secretary of Prizes and Betting
Regis Dudena, a seasoned lawyer with expertise in Public and Regulatory Law, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Prizes and Betting at the Ministry of Finance in Brazil. Dudenaâs appointment ordinance is signed by Rui Costa, Minister of the Civil House.
The new secretary had already been visiting the Ministry of Finance and getting closer to the entire group at the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, until then led by Simone Vicentini, deputy secretary.
The appointment of the lawyer is attributed to the Executive Secretary of Finance, Dario Durigan. Dario and Dudena worked together at PalĂĄcio do Planalto during Dilma Rousseffâs government.
Both worked in the Legal Affairs secretariat of the Civil House. Dudena’s name is linked to other names on the left. He has good relations with Edinho Silva (PT), mayor of Araraquara (SP).
The SPA started operating two months ago. Since then, it had been without a permanent boss. Lawyer José Francisco Manssur, special advisor to the Ministry of Finance who coordinated the regulation of sports betting from the beginning, was the most likely to take on the position. But he was exonerated under pressure from Centrão politicians.
Bets representatives welcomed the name RĂ©gis Dudena.
From the beginning, the SPA was under the responsibility of Simone Vicentini, appointed as deputy secretary. Since then, it has edited the ordinances that defined requirements for laboratory accreditation and the sectorâs regulatory policy.
Under her supervision, three laboratories have already been approved, GLI, eCogra, and BMM. Last week, the ordinance establishing the rules for payment transactions to be complied with by sports betting and online gaming operators was also published.
Compliance Updates
Arkansas Casino Seeks iGaming Approval
An Arkansas casino is seeking approval to operate an iGaming app, allowing people within the state to go online to play casino games such as slots, blackjack, craps and more.
On March 13, Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, wrote to Arkansas Racing Commission Chairman Alex Lieblong asking for a change in the rules to allow Internet casino gambling, which is often referred to as iGaming or iCasino platforms.
On Monday, Saffa told Gambling.com he hopes to appear before the Arkansas Racing Commission on May 6 seeking approval to offer iGaming. The Arkansas Racing Commission regulates all gambling matters in the state including horse racing and casino games.
iGaming Doesn’t Hurt Bricks-And-Mortar Casinos: Saffa
Nationwide, only a half dozen states from Michigan to Connecticut offer Internet casino gambling. Arkansas would be the first in its region with iGaming, permitting users who want to log onto a computer or download an app to play traditional casino games for money. Other states in the region already offer sports betting.
In his March 13 letter to state regulators, Saffa said estimates indicate Internet casino gambling from the Saracen Casino Resort alone would generate an additional $12 million in taxes annually for the state. Internet casino gambling, or iGaming, generally raises more tax revenue than sports betting in states that have both.
However, in some states without iGaming, casino operators have fought legalization, contending customers wonât visit a bricks-and-mortar casinos and spend money at restaurants and on other amenities including entertainment and lodging if they can log onto cellphones or computers and gamble from anywhere. In his letter to state regulators, Saffa pointed to research showing iGaming doesnât cannibalize bricks-and-mortar casinos but instead gives them âa liftâ.
State Rule Change Required
Arkansas already allows online poker, though that has not been made available to consumers, Saffa said. He said the ability to allow iGaming would require the Arkansas Racing Commission to amend a rule to include Internet casino games in addition to the currently legal online card games such as poker.
âA solution exists by amending ARC Rule 5, which already authorizes online poker, to include other types of table games and slots,â Saffa told Gambling.com on Monday. âDoing so would provide significant tax revenues to government and, just as important, ensure that operators be held accountable by the government. Given that we have seen online operators in the fantasy sports space ignore cease and desist demands from the state, merely attempting to police the matter is not a workable solution.â
Saffa recently made a similar argument on the topic of unregulated gambling, telling Gambling.com on The Edge he opposes a ban on college player props bets, saying, âSunlight is the best disinfectant.â
âPeople in Arkansas are already gambling in online casinos and those companies are not regulated or taxed by the Arkansas Racing Commission,â Saffa said Monday. âThose companies are not held to the standards the people of Arkansas set forth for operators to include that a customer must be 21.â
Compliance Updates
U.S. INTEGRITY AND ODDS ON COMPLIANCE ANNOUNCE REBRAND AS INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE 360
Following the successful completion of their merger, U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance Launch IC360, Establishing the One-Stop-Shop Standard for Integrity and Compliance Solutions
U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance announced the completion of their merger and the launch of the combined entityâs new name, Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360). The merger cements IC360 as the unequivocal global leader in delivering best-in-class integrity and compliance regtech products and services for the sports betting and gaming sector.
IC360 will leverage the combined expertise, resources, and industry knowledge of U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance to continue delivering innovative solutions that empower organizations to achieve and maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
“The coming together of U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance represents a strategic alignment of values and a shared commitment to excellence,â said IC360 CEO Matt Holt, formerly CEO of U.S. Integrity. âAs IC360, we are dedicated to providing our clients with 360-degree solutions that address their unique compliance challenges, ensuring they can operate with integrity and confidence in today’s complex regulatory environment.”
The strategic unification of these two prominent organizations reflects a commitment to providing unparalleled compliance and integrity solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. âOur vision is clear: to help lead our industry forward on compliance and integrity standards, empowering our partners to raise the bar. We believe the IC360 brand represents just that. This is only the beginning of an exciting chapter for Integrity Compliance 360,” commented Eric Frank, President of IC360, formerly CEO of Odds On Compliance. The merger creates a comprehensive and dynamic suite of solutions and services.
IC360âs portfolio of services includes integrity monitoring, compliance advisory, and education, along with established products like the Integrity Monitoring dashboard, a foundational product for monitoring real-time sports integrity issues, PlayBookAI, the robust online repository of sports betting laws and regulations, and ProhiBet, the pioneering solution for ensuring compliance for athletes, coaches, and staff.
âWith a comprehensive suite of services and leveraging the collective expertise of U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance, this is an evolution of a journey dedicated to setting industry benchmarks and creating a one-stop-shop for integrity and compliance needs,â added Scott Sadin, COO of IC360, formerly COO of U.S. Integrity. âIntegrity Compliance 360 looks forward to a future marked by continued growth, impactful partnerships, and a steadfast dedication to the highest standards of integrity and compliance.â
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