international-gambling-regulations-mcp by Angeltooth - MCP Server

markdown# International Gambling Regulations MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing Claude with access to gambling regulatory documents across multiple jurisdictions.

🎯 Overview

This MCP server enables Claude to search, analyze, and provide detailed information about gambling regulations from various jurisdictions. Currently supports Denmark with comprehensive coverage of all regulatory requirements.

📊 Coverage Status

Denmark 🇩🇰 - 100% Complete ✅

Comprehensive coverage of all Danish gambling regulations including:

Licensing & Applications

Complete licensing requirements for all license types
Application procedures and fees
Eligibility criteria and suitability assessments
License renewal and modification procedures

Technical Requirements

SAFE system (Spillemyndighedens Analyse- og Forhindringsenhed)
MitID integration requirements
ROFUS (Register of Self-Excluded Players) integration
Certification Programme (SCP.01-07)
RNG requirements and game integrity
Security and infrastructure standards
Logging and reporting requirements

Compliance & Internal Controls

AML/KYC requirements (Danish AML Act)
Internal controls framework
Risk assessment procedures
Whistleblower scheme requirements
Record-keeping obligations

Player Protection

Mandatory deposit limits (effective January 2020)
ROFUS self-exclusion system
Responsible gambling tools
StopSpillet helpline integration
Reality checks and session limits

Marketing & Advertising

Bonus restrictions (DKK 1,000 maximum)
Prohibited language ("free spins" ban)
Mandatory information requirements
ROFUS marketing restrictions
Consumer protection compliance

Financial & Payment

Payment methods (Dankort, MobilePay, cards, e-wallets)
Segregated player funds (setoff-free accounts)
Gambling duty (28% of GGR)
License fees and costs
Payment security (PCI DSS, PSD2/SCA)

Data Protection

GDPR compliance requirements
72-hour breach notification procedure
Data Protection Officer (DPO) requirements
Data subject rights implementation
Cookie consent and privacy policies
Cross-border data transfers

Operations

Business continuity and disaster recovery
Land-based operations (betting shops, gaming machines, casinos)
Player ID system (effective October 2023)
Enforcement actions and penalties
Appeal procedures

Documents Available (20 Total)

denmark-index.json - Master index of all documents
licensing.json - License types and requirements
compliance.json - Compliance framework
internal-controls.json - AML/KYC and internal controls
kyc-identity.json - Player verification
player-protection.json - Responsible gambling
game-integrity.json - RNG, games, progressive jackpots
technical-certification.json - SCP certification programme
security.json - Security requirements
infrastructure.json - SAFE, ROFUS, MitID technical specs
logging-reporting.json - Data logging requirements
operations-reporting.json - Operational reporting
financial-systems.json - Financial requirements
fees-and-taxes.json - Costs and gambling duty
marketing-advertising.json - Marketing rules and bonus restrictions
payment-methods.json - Payment methods and financial transactions
business-continuity.json - BCP and disaster recovery
land-based-operations.json - Physical betting and gaming machines
enforcement-penalties.json - Fines, sanctions, and enforcement history
data-protection-gdpr.json - GDPR and data protection compliance

Coming Soon 🚧

Malta 🇲🇹 - Planning stage
Netherlands 🇳🇱 - Planning stage
Sweden 🇸🇪 - Planning stage
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 - Planning stage

🚀 Features

Search & Discovery

Full-text search across all regulatory documents
Document-specific filtering
Jurisdiction filtering
Cross-reference capabilities

Specialized Tools

License Cost Calculator - Calculate Denmark licensing costs including fees and gambling duty
Compliance Checklist Generator - Stage-specific checklists (pre-application, application, pre-launch, ongoing)
License Type Comparison - Compare different license types
Regulatory Updates - Recent enforcement actions and regulatory changes

Use Cases

License application preparation
Compliance program development
Market entry research
Regulatory due diligence
Ongoing compliance monitoring
Enforcement risk assessment

📖 Usage Examples

Search Regulations

"What are the RNG requirements for Denmark?" "Tell me about ROFUS self-exclusion system" "What are the marketing restrictions for bonuses in Denmark?" "What is Dankort and why is it important for Danish gambling?"

Calculate Costs

"Calculate licensing costs for online casino with DKK 50 million GGR over 3 years" "What are the total costs for a combined betting and casino license?"

Get Compliance Info

"What's required for pre-launch compliance in Denmark?" "Show me the ongoing operational requirements for online casino" "What are the 72-hour breach notification steps?"

Research Enforcement

"What was the SkillOnNet enforcement action in 2024?" "What are typical fines for AML violations in Denmark?" "What was the Tipwin fine and what were they fined for?"

Data Protection

"What are the 72-hour breach notification requirements?" "What data subject rights must I implement?" "What are the DPO requirements for gambling operators?"

🛠️ Installation

Prerequisites

Python 3.9+
Claude Desktop App
MCP SDK

Setup

Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd international-gambling-regulations-mcp

Install dependencies:

bashpip install -e .

Configure Claude Desktop:

Add to your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
json{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gambling-regulations": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "international_gambling_regulations_mcp"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/international-gambling-regulations-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop

📁 Project Structure
international-gambling-regulations-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── server.py                    # Main MCP server
│   └── international_gambling_regulations_mcp/
├── data/
│   └── denmark/                     # Denmark jurisdiction
│       ├── denmark-index.json       # Master index
│       ├── licensing.json
│       ├── compliance.json
│       ├── internal-controls.json
│       ├── [20 total documents]
│       └── data-protection-gdpr.json
├── pyproject.toml
├── README.md
└── LICENSE
🔧 Technical Details
Data Format

All regulatory documents stored as JSON
Structured, hierarchical format
Cross-referenced and indexed
Searchable at all levels (keys and values)

Search Algorithm

Recursive deep search through document structure
Case-insensitive matching
Returns relevant excerpts with context
Limits results for performance (top 10 matches per document)

Tools Available

search_regulations - Full-text search across documents
calculate_licensing_costs - Denmark cost calculations
get_compliance_checklist - Generate compliance checklists
compare_license_types - Compare license requirements
get_regulatory_updates - Recent changes and enforcement

📊 Data Quality
Sources

Official regulatory authority websites (Spillemyndigheden)
Primary legislation (Danish Gambling Act)
Executive orders and technical standards
Enforcement decisions and guidance
Industry best practices

Maintenance

Regular updates when regulations change
Enforcement action tracking
Quarterly review of all documents
Version control and change logs

Accuracy

Based on official sources
Cross-verified with multiple sources
Includes source citations
Updated as of October 2025

🎯 Target Audiences
Operators & Business Owners

Strategic market entry decisions
Cost estimation and budgeting
Compliance program development
Risk assessment

Compliance Officers

Regulatory requirement mapping
Policy and procedure development
Ongoing compliance monitoring
Audit preparation

Legal Teams

Regulatory due diligence
License application support
Enforcement defense
Appeal procedures

Technical Teams

System requirements understanding
Integration specifications (SAFE, MitID, ROFUS)
Certification requirements
Security standards

Finance Teams

Cost forecasting
Fee calculation
Gambling duty planning
Financial reporting requirements

🔒 Compliance Note
This MCP server provides regulatory information for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Operators should:

Verify all information with official sources
Engage qualified legal counsel
Consult with compliance specialists
Monitor for regulatory updates
Conduct independent due diligence

🤝 Contributing
Contributions welcome! Areas of focus:
New Jurisdictions

Malta (high priority)
Netherlands
Sweden
United Kingdom
Other EU/EEA jurisdictions

Document Enhancements

Additional enforcement cases
More detailed examples
Practical templates
Comparison tools

Feature Requests

Additional MCP tools
Enhanced search capabilities
Export/reporting features
API development

📝 Changelog
Version 1.0.0 (October 2025)

✅ Complete Denmark coverage (20 documents)
✅ All license types documented
✅ Technical requirements (SAFE, MitID, ROFUS, SCP)
✅ Marketing and advertising restrictions
✅ Payment methods and financial requirements
✅ Business continuity and disaster recovery
✅ Land-based operations
✅ Enforcement and penalties
✅ GDPR and data protection
✅ 5 specialized tools

🗺️ Roadmap
Q4 2025

 Add Malta jurisdiction (comprehensive)
 Create Denmark vs Malta comparison tools
 Enhanced enforcement case database
 User documentation and guides

Q1 2026

 Add Netherlands jurisdiction
 Add Sweden jurisdiction
 Cross-jurisdiction comparison features
 API wrapper development

Q2 2026

 Add United Kingdom jurisdiction
 Enhanced analytics and reporting
 Web interface development
 Subscription service launch

📞 Support

Documentation: See this README
Issues: GitHub Issues
Updates: Follow for regulatory changes

📄 License
MIT License (or specify your preferred license)
🙏 Acknowledgments

Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden)
Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet)
European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Anthropic (Claude and MCP)
Gambling compliance community


Built with ❤️ for the gambling compliance community
Last Updated: October 2025
Version: 1.0.0
Status: Denmark 100% Complete - 20 Comprehensive Documents