Part III: Business & Regulation · Gaming Regulation & Compliance

Regulatory Sanction

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Any formal penalty or remedial measure imposed by a gaming regulator for non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or license conditions. Regulatory sanctions can range from warning letters and corrective action orders to substantial monetary fines, license suspension, and license revocation. In recent years, gaming regulators worldwide have significantly increased the severity and frequency of sanctions, with penalties for AML failures, responsible gaming violations, and operational deficiencies reaching record levels. The reputational damage from regulatory sanctions can be as significant as the financial penalty.

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