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IAGR Opens Registrations for 2023 Conference in Botswana

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Association of Gaming Regulator (IAGR) has opened registrations for its annual conference, taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 16 to 19 October. With the theme “Bringing ideas together: The exchange of excellence and innovation in regulatory practice,” this year’s event is hosted by the Botswana Gambling Authority. “IAGR 2023 is a four-day…

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Nigerian National Lotteries Regulatory Commission Grants Betway License Extension

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway has announced the renewal of the national gaming license of Betway from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in Abuja, enabling its operations in all 36 states and 774 local government areas in Nigeria for another five years. The Director General of the Commission, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila,…

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Sisal Secures Sports Betting License in Morocco

The HALLO ECHO

  Sisal, the leading online operator in Italy and part of Flutter Entertainment, has been awarded the sports betting concession license in Morocco by La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS). The eight-year agreement includes a possible 2-year extension and an operational launch on 1 January 2024. Leveraging the power of the “Flutter Edge,”…

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IAGR calls for speakers for upcoming Botswana conference

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Association of Gaming Regulators is looking for speakers to share their ideas, work, research and expertise at the eagerly anticipated annual conference in Botswana. Speaker submissions are open until 28 February 2023. IAGR2023: Bringing Ideas Together will be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from 16 to 19 October 2023. The conference will be…

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IAGR2023 heading to Botswana

The HALLO ECHO

  IAGR’s annual conference wrapped up in Melbourne last week with around 250 regulators, industry stakeholders and thought leaders in attendance. “In my opinion, IAGR2022 was our best conference yet, with an outstanding program of speakers presenting a wide range of insights, research and innovative practices to attendees,” says Jason Lane, IAGR President and CEO…

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Liberia: Rep. Kolubah Wants Betting Legislated

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  Montserrado County District#10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, said he will shortly introduce a bill in the Legislature to legalise sports betting in the country. Representative Kolubah made the disclosure on October 12 when he was seen cutting tickets at one of Winners Incorporated sales centres in his district on Old Road. The opposition lawmaker, who…

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