Part III: Business & Regulation · Gaming Regulation & Compliance

Administrative Penalty

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A sanction imposed by a regulatory authority for violations of gaming laws or regulations, as distinguished from criminal penalties imposed by courts. Administrative penalties may include fines, license suspension, license revocation, public reprimand, mandatory remedial action, and exclusion of individuals from the gaming industry. Gaming regulators such as the DICJ, MGA, UKGC, and state gaming commissions have broad authority to impose administrative penalties for regulatory violations. Fines can be substantial, with major gaming operators receiving multi-million dollar penalties for serious compliance failures.

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