AGCO issues $150,000 in penalties to PointsBet for violations of internet gaming responsible gambling standards
The penalty relates to several alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards), including, but not limited to:
- The penalty relates to several alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards), including, but not limited to:
Failing to appropriately intervene and provide assistance to a player who was potentially experiencing gambling harms. - Ensuring registered igaming operators comply with Ontario’s strong responsible gambling provisions is an AGCO priority.
- 2.12 – ensure that employees understand the importance of responsible gambling and are adequately trained to respond appropriately to, and assist, players who may be experiencing harm from gambling.
- In accordance with AGCO Board Guidelines, the Registrant has been served an Order of Monetary Penalty totaling $150,000 for these alleged infractions.