Compliance Updates

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

BOS welcomes the new minister responsible for gambling policy

The HALLO ECHO

  The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) welcomes the decision that Minister of Financial Markets Niklas Wykman is appointed to be responsible for gaming policy in the government. We look forward to having a discussion with Niklas Wykman about how gambling policy can best be developed in Sweden. We will have three important…

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ACMA: Seven and Nine Breach Gambling Advertising Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that the Seven Network and Nine Network have each contravened rules around gambling advertising by showing betting promotions during sporting events. An ACMA investigation found that throughout July and August 2021, Seven aired 49 betting promotions during its Olympic coverage on its Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,…

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AGCO wins International Association of Gaming Regulators’ (IAGR) Regulatory Excellence Award

The HALLO ECHO

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been awarded the International Association of Gaming Regulators’ (IAGR) Regulatory Excellence Award for its work on developing and implementing the regulatory framework for Ontario’s new internet gaming (igaming) market that launched earlier this year. The honour was announced October 19 at the IAGR’s Annual International Regulatory Awards Gala Awards…

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BETER Live secures prestigious Malta licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading provider of engaging and entertaining live casino content gets the green light to partner with operators in all jurisdictions covered by the MGA BETER Live, the live dealer division of gambling content and solutions provider, BETER, has secured a prestigious Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence, allowing it to launch its suite of next-gen…

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Liberia: Rep. Kolubah Wants Betting Legislated

The HALLO ECHO

  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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Xace targets Ontario License holders with MSB License in Canada

The HALLO ECHO

  With the recent launch of the Ontario Gaming License, Xace have expanded their services and currencies in Canada with an MSB license. Xace, the gaming focused banking and payment provider, has announced their launch in Canada as a Money Services Business (MSB). Xace.ca recently registered with FINTRAC, the Canadian regulator, which allows Xace to directly…

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