BV Gaming Limited and Fitzdares Canada Limited, two online gaming companies, have been fined by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for alleged breaches of internet gaming standards. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the gaming industry in Ontario, Canada, and ensuring that all operators comply with the rules and regulations set out by the province.
The AGCO has fined BV Gaming Limited $10,000 CAD for allegedly failing to comply with the requirements of the Gaming Control Act, 1992, and its regulations. The company is accused of allowing individuals who were not authorized to participate in online gaming to access its website. The AGCO also alleges that BV Gaming Limited failed to implement adequate measures to prevent minors from accessing its website.
Fitzdares Canada Limited has been fined $5,000 CAD for allegedly failing to comply with the requirements of the Gaming Control Act, 1992, and its regulations. The company is accused of allowing individuals who were not authorized to participate in online gaming to access its website. The AGCO also alleges that Fitzdares Canada Limited failed to implement adequate measures to prevent minors from accessing its website.
Both companies have been ordered to pay their fines within 30 days of the decision. The AGCO has also ordered both companies to take corrective action to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the Gaming Control Act, 1992, and its regulations.
The AGCO takes breaches of internet gaming standards very seriously and will not hesitate to take enforcement action against operators who fail to comply with the rules and regulations set out by the province. The AGCO’s goal is to ensure that all operators provide a safe and fair gaming environment for their customers.
In conclusion, BV Gaming Limited and Fitzdares Canada Limited have been fined by the AGCO for alleged breaches of internet gaming standards. Both companies have been ordered to pay fines and take corrective action to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the Gaming Control Act, 1992, and its regulations. The AGCO will continue to monitor the gaming industry in Ontario and take enforcement action against operators who fail to comply with the rules and regulations set out by the province.
