Central Europe

OKTO brings frictionless and responsible payments to German Sports Betting with Regulatory Approval

The HALLO ECHO

  OKTO’s wallet solution has been granted approval by Germany’s gaming regulator, Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), allowing sports betting operators to use the innovative e-wallet payment service in Germany. This is another testament for OKTO, enabling its customers to offer now a frictionless, mobile-first and phygital payment journey that meets regulatory requirements. The company’s…

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Hungary Regulator Implements New Gambling Act Amendments

The HALLO ECHO

  Hungarian gaming regulator Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH) issued a decree implementing new technical measures in response to amendments to the country’s Gambling Act. In February 2022, Hungary introduced legislation aiming to end the country’s sports betting state monopoly system, to be replaced with a competitive licensing process more in line with many…

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CT Interactive’s 10 New Games and Hot Luck Jackpot Certified for the Czech Republic

The HALLO ECHO

  CT Interactive continues to increase its market share in the Czech Republic. The company was granted with a certificate for a package of 10 more games and the Hot Luck Jackpot. “We are very excited about our next step in the Czech market which we value very much. We see a lot of potential…

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German Sports Betting Association Calls for Rethinking of Regulation to Combat the Black Market

The HALLO ECHO

  The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) will report on the current development of the sports betting market in Germany at its 2023 annual press conference. Although millions of people in Germany show great interest in sports betting, it is becoming increasingly difficult for legal providers to meet the high demand with attractive products due…

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LeoVegas Group granted new nationwide license in Germany

The HALLO ECHO

  LeoVegas Group has been granted a new gaming license by the German Federal States’ Joint Gambling Authority (GGL). Germany is one of Europe’s largest igaming markets, and under the new license, LeoVegas will be able to offer and market virtual slots nationwide. The German Federal States’ Joint Gambling Authority, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL),…

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All-round security edict egaming certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001

The HALLO ECHO

  edict egaming GmbH has been successfully certified to ISO/IEC 27001. The Gauselmann Group subsidiary, which is responsible for sales and distribution of high-quality B2B online aggregator solutions, thus verifiably meets all the requirements for a high-performance information security management system under the internationally recognised ISO standard. “My team and I are very proud that…

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