Licenship violations of Lottoland and Tipico – Tipico expanded in the USA

By energetic action against illegal gambling and violations of license conditions, the European gaming authorities want to guarantee players protection. The gambling authorities in Great Britain and the Netherlands imposed high punishments against Lottoland and Tipico last week.

Punishment against Lottoland

On Thursday, a fine was imposed against the provider of the Lottoland second lottery – operator of the Lottoland second lottery. After extensive exams that lasted for months, the British gambling supervision UK Gambling Commission – UKGC for short – to the conclusion that Lottoland has a considerable need to catch up with regard to player protection. Endangered players would not be protected and a reference to existing options for self-protection only received players by email. The supervisory authority also criticized the measures against money laundering.

The UKGC director Helen Venn said: “This case, like other enforcement measures of recent times, is the result of targeted measures to comply with the regulations. Everyone involved should be aware that we will not hesitate to act hard against those who do not meet the high standards that we expect for consumers in the UK. ”

Error already eliminated

The company must now pay 760,000 GBP through the conviction of the UKGC, which corresponds to a total of 887,000 euros, and receives a formal warning for the defects determined between October 2019 and November 2020. According to Lottoland CEO Nigel Birrell, the allegations relate to mistakes in the past. These have now been eliminated. The company endeavors to meet the highest standards in terms of money laundering and player protection.

Punishment against Tipico

Tipico also received a fine. For example, the Dutch authority Kanspelautoriteit – KSA for short – announced on Friday that Tipico Co. has been fined against Malta, which was also based on Malta. The KSA accuses Tipico of not licensed offering sports betting in the country. A criminal order of 200,000 $ was imposed. The punishment was increased by violations in the granting of bonuses, an illegally raised inactivity fee and offering live bets. In addition, the KSA criticized the inadequate age check and also made a fine. At a total of 531,250 euros, this is somewhat lower than the punishment for Lottoland. However, there has been no opinion of the company.

New cooperation with TVM Dooh in the USA

For Tipico there is not only bad news. So the company wanted its offer In the United States. The sports betting provider has now been available in Colorado for six weeks. To become even better known, Tipico works with a company that has the largest screen network in the USA. TVM Dooh provides screens in numerous bars and restaurants. Sport events are then presented, which can be bet on Tipico. With the showing the quotas, Tipico hopes for many new customers. The company also promises many advantages from the placement in bars. So loose alcohol and higher amounts would be set.

By accessing Tipico via the smartphone, betting is also quick. Tipico also benefits the newly developed mobile app, which came on the market at the beginning of the NFL. It remains to be seen how much the cooperation uses both Tipico and TVM Dooh. For the time being, however, the cooperation only runs until the end of the NFL. After that, an extension of the contract is then decided. At least Tipico should benefit and win many customers. After all, many people prefer to follow the games together in bars to watch the games at home. However, the cooperation is not the only idea that Tipico has for the future. However, the company is still covered by precise plans.