Good Morning. Let’s travel to the Comoros. While Anjouan is positioning itself as the “new Curaçao” with quick and convenient licensing, its relatively lightweight regulatory framework may raise compliance concerns in the long run as global standards continue to tighten. In a new jurisdiction analysis, AGB provides an overview of the online gambling jurisdiction of Anjouan, one of the three main islands that make up the Comoros. Meanwhile, Tabcorp announced the appointment of a new CEO, just as the NSW government weighs up raising betting tax to 20 percent after a proposal from the Australian gaming company.
What you need to know
- Asia Gaming Brief takes a look at Anjouan as part of its series on existing and upcoming grey market licensing jurisdictions.
- Australian gambling giant Tabcorp announced the appointment of Gillon McLachlan as the company’s new Managing Director and CEO.
- NSW government weighs up raising betting tax to 20 percent amid Tabcorp proposal, affecting corporate bookmakers.
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A look at online gambling jurisdictions in 2024 – Anjouan
AGB provides an overview of the online gambling jurisdiction of Anjouan, one of the three main islands that make up the Comoros. Anjouan has been marketed more heavily as a new option for operators, particularly in the wake of changes in other grey market jurisdictions like Curaçao. The article discusses Anjouan’s licensing offerings, noting that while it looks to position itself as the “new Curaçao” with quick and convenient licensing, its relatively lightweight regulatory framework may raise compliance concerns in the long run as global standards continue to tighten.
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