Compliance Updates

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

Armenian Parliament Passes Gambling Tax Changes

The HALLO ECHO

  The Armenian parliament has passed the second and final reading of amendments to the law on state duty. Approved with 60 votes in favour and 6 abstentions, the amendments include increases in duty for bookmaking, sweepstakes and online games. The amendments, which passed the first reading earlier this month, make changes to gambling licences…

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ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE PLAN SUBMITTAL

The HALLO ECHO

  The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Enforcement Division announces changes that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The changes relate to the submission of annual surveillance plans for nonrestricted locations and club venues, a requirement under Regulation 5. The Board developed an electronic version of the annual surveillance plan form ENF-125 within the GCB…

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Underdog Granted Online Sportsbook License in Ohio

The HALLO ECHO

  Underdog Sports has been awarded a license by the Ohio Casino Control Commission to operate as an online sports betting service provider in the state once legal wagering launches in 2023. In addition to plans to deliver a differentiated sports betting platform to users in Ohio, Underdog has reached an agreement with Major League…

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Gaming Corps Announces Approval for Game Delivery in Greece

The HALLO ECHO

  Up-and-coming Swedish developer, Gaming Corps, has added another regulated market to its remit with the addition of Greece just weeks after announcing its Dutch certification. Gaming Corps is already working closely with Kaizen’s Stoiximan and is proud to announce Novibet as a new customer in the region, going live on day one of Gaming…

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International Tennis Integrity Agency Appoints Karen Moorhouse as its New CEO

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has appointed Karen Moorhouse as its new CEO. Karen will join the organisation on 6 February 2023 after 14 years at the Rugby Football League in the UK where she was Chief Regulatory Officer. Karen also served as a non-executive director on the Board of the highly successful…

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ACMA Blocks Two Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The ACMA has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block two illegal offshore gambling websites, after investigations found that those two websites are operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include Pokizino and ABA Lucky 33. Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement options…

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