Compliance Updates

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

Philippine President Duterte Orders End to E-sabong

The HALLO ECHO

  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the immediate termination of e-sabong (online cockfighting) operations in the country. E-sabong is the most popular form of gambling in the Philippines, and the move will see the Philippines lose up to PHP600m ($11.4m) in tax revenue. Duterte’s decision was based on a recommendation from the Philippines Interior…

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Armadillo Studios secures Ontario Certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Armadillo Studios has officially secured the Ontario iGaming certification and is preparing to enter the market under the new regulations. After gaining approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Armadillo Studios is ready to ‘GO LIVE’ in the Canadian province. Armadillo Studios will enter under the framework of the new regulated gambling…

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Super Group owned Betway granted licence in Buenos Aires City

The HALLO ECHO

  Today, leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway has been granted a licence to operate in Buenos Aires City, Argentina via their partner Bingo Pilar. Granted by Loteria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires “LOTBA”, Betway have been given access and permission to operate uniquely and exclusively in the city, which holds around…

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Videoslots joins the International Betting Integrity Association

The HALLO ECHO

  Videoslots’ sportsbook will now be part of a unique global monitoring and alert system after the operator became a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). It joins many of the world’s leading sports betting operators in the association, whose members account for around $137bn (€115bn) of global betting turnover per annum and…

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IGT Becomes First US Industry Supplier to Achieve G4 Responsible Gaming Accreditation for Sports Betting

The HALLO ECHO

  International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced that it has become the first U.S. supplier in the gaming industry to receive Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) responsible gaming accreditation for its sports betting operations. With this monumental achievement from G4, IGT is certified in responsible gaming across its four product segments encompassing lottery, gaming,…

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Nevada Gaming Control Board: Notice 2022-36 Adoption of Amendments to Regulations of The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission

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  At its meeting on April 21, 2022 the Nevada Gaming Commission adopted amendments to regulations as follows: NGC REGULATIONS 1.137, 5.225, 5.230, 5.2305, 5.235, 5.240 and 5.242: Cloud Service Computing Service Provider Regulations Draft dated April 12, 2022 Effective upon adoption NGC REGULATION 3.070: Licensing: Qualifications Draft dated February 3, 2022 Effective upon adoption…

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