Ontario fines Booming Games $70,000 over prohibited slot auto-play feature access
Ontario’s gambling watchdog has hit Booming Games with a CAD $70,000 ($51,000) penalty after discovering that players could use a… Continue reading Ontario fines Booming Games $70,000 over prohibited slot auto-play feature access The post Ontario fines Booming Games $70,000 over prohibited slot auto-play feature access appeared first on ReadWrite .
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a CAD $70,000 penalty on Booming Games for enabling a prohibited auto-play feature on several of its online slot titles. This functionality had been accessible for months through the platform of a licensed operator. The AGCO's investigation revealed that Booming Games did not adequately configure, check or monitor the titles, allowing the auto-play feature to remain active during both the initial launch and subsequent operation of the games.
Following the discovery, the commission notified the operator, who subsequently disabled the feature. Booming Games, which has been registered as an Ontario gaming supplier since early 2024, now has 15 days to contest the monetary penalty before Ontario’s Licence Appeal Tribunal. The AGCO's action reflects its growing emphasis on supplier compliance, particularly in light of recent enforcement actions.
Earlier this month, Betty Gaming Ltd. was fined CAD $120,000 for failing to verify the ages of users, allowing underage individuals to gamble on its platform.
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