Danish Gambling Authority Fines Twitch Streamer for Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, recently imposed a fine of DKK 10,000, equivalent to approximately EUR 1,341, on an undisclosed Twitch streamer for promoting an unlicensed gambling site. The streamer acknowledged and accepted the fine.
This violation, wherein the streamer endorsed gaming operators lacking Danish licenses, was initially uncovered earlier this year. Consequently, Spillemyndigheden reported the case to the authorities and recommended the DKK 10,000 penalty. Notably, the regulatory authority opted to keep the streamer's identity confidential, marking the first instance of reporting a streamer for illegal gambling promotion without public disclosure.
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