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The AGCO underscored its dedication to upholding global best practices and stringent standards to protect players.<\/p>\n<p>This occurrence aligns with a trend of recent enforcement actions undertaken by the AGCO. In August 2023, Apollo Entertainment encountered a comparable penalty of $100,000 CAD for not fulfilling Ontario&#8217;s responsible gaming obligations. Apollo&#8217;s deficiencies included insufficient intervention for vulnerable players, inadequate execution of gambling limit instruments and self-exclusion initiatives, and a dearth of proper staff education on responsible gaming protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, in April 2023, the AGCO imposed a $70,000 CAD fine on&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>Three internet gaming firms \u2013 LeoVegas, Bunchberry Limited, and Mobile Incorporated Limited \u2013 received sanctions. The reason?  It appears they failed to adequately verify the legitimacy of the slot games they provided.  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