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Apple has issued a set of strict guidelines for gambling applications, such as blackjack apps, poker apps, slots apps, and others. All iOS gaming apps are now required to comply with these guidelines in the best interests of Apple customers.
This is good news for users of iOS devices as they can rest assured that the gaming apps they download on their iOS devices are legal, trustworthy, and compliant with all gambling regulations under the sun. Apple took this step owing to a number of potential threats and security breaches.
Apple’s new guidelines are mostly for real money apps such as sportsbooks, mobile casinos, slots, and poker and are not expected to change the lives of gamblers in most online casinos. The new guidelines require app makers to make sure that their games have the permits and licenses required in different countries. This will prevent gamblers residing in countries that have not licensed gambling from accessing the apps.
The guidelines also require developers to make free apps and install software to prevent underage gambling. Any data that the apps collect should be kept private and safe, as a result of which players can rest assured that their personal information will not be shared with any third-party company.
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