Compliance Updates

The most recent compliance updates of the online and land based gaming industry in the European Union, Asia, Russia and Americas

Judge Rules that Pennsylvania Skill Games are ‘Devices of Skill’

The HALLO ECHO

  A Monroe County judge has ruled that Pennsylvania Skill games are legal. Click here to read the order from Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Mark. Games were seized in 2022 from a small business during a seizure carried out by the Monroe County District Attorney’s office in coordination with the Pennsylvania Bureau of…

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Flutter Joins Online Gaming Industry Leaders to Create Coalition to Promote Regulation and Responsible Gaming in Québec

The HALLO ECHO

  Flutter Entertainment has joined forces with online gaming industry leaders to launch the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC), an industry-led organization committed to actively working with the Quebec government and local stakeholders to develop a new regulatory framework for the online gaming industry. The QOGC is seeking to address growing concerns about consumer safety,…

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MGA and UKGC Discuss Collaboration in Responsible Gambling, Sports Betting Integrity and AML

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently met with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to discuss collaborative efforts in the fields of responsible gambling, sports betting integrity and anti-money laundering. The MGA’s CEO Carl Brincat and Chief of Policy and International Affairs Kinga Warda enjoyed a productive meeting with the UKGC’s Chief Executive Andrew…

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Government Warns Industry About Going Quiet on Gambling Harm Messaging in TV Ads

The HALLO ECHO

  Department of Enterprise Investment and Trade The New South Wales (NSW) Government is calling on wagering operators to ensure responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement comes as Liquor and Gaming NSW has issued show cause notices to two betting operators due to irregularities in their television ads that undermined agreed…

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TOTO Sport and TOTO Casino launch instant payouts in the Netherlands with Trustly

The HALLO ECHO

  TOTO Sport and TOTO Casino, a leading online gaming operator and part of Nederlandse Loterij, has launched the industry-leading instant payout solution offered by Trustly, the global leader in open banking payments. By enabling instant withdrawals for its players, TOTO Sport and TOTO Casino will enhance user experience and drive player trust, preference and…

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The Slovak Gambling Authority’s systematic check activities help reduce the number of illegal gaming devices

The HALLO ECHO

  In Q1 2023, the Slovak Gambling Authority conducted 2511 compliance checks, which is 201 more compared to last year. The significant year-on-year increase in the number of checks is due to the restructuring of surveillance and the strategic set-up of the supervision by the Authority's top management. "I am very pleased that the goals…

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