Compliance Updates

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

Spelinspektionen Orders Indigo Soft to Withdraw from Sweden

The HALLO ECHO

  Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen has ordered Cashalot operator Indigo Soft to withdraw from the market, after determining that it was targeting Swedish customers without a licence. The regulator said it opened a case against Curaçao-licensed Indigo after suspicion that it aimed its services at Sweden despite being unlicensed. Spelinspektionen then found that both the Cashalot…

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Gaming Apps Block Access in Karnataka as Ban Takes Effect

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming apps have blocked user access in Karnataka after the state imposed a ban on online betting games. Sequoia Capital-funded Mobile Premier League (MPL) was among the first few gaming startups that began blocking access to users in the Indian state of Karnataka on Wednesday following a ban on online gaming. On Wednesday morning,…

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Sorare to Be Investigated Because of Unlicensed Gambling Platform

The HALLO ECHO

  As a result of an unlicensed gambling platform, Sorare will be investigated. Sorare is currently under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission because it does not have a gambling license to operate in the country. The Gambling Commission will look into whether Sorare needs a gambling license and whether the business is legal or…

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SoftGamings Gains ISO 27001 Certification

The HALLO ECHO

  SoftGamings receives ISO 27001 from ISO/ICE — a certificate that reiterates its dedication to maintaining and improving the security system within its organisation. This certificate, issued by ISO (the International Organisation for Standardisation) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical Commission), is there to testify that its owner has met all the requirements for the information…

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MGA Includes Suppliers in New Suspicious Betting Reporting Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  The sports betting integrity department of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has made amendments to its suspicious betting reporting requirements, including making reporting rules now also apply to suppliers. One revision of the policy sees the suspicious betting reporting requirements now apply to suppliers as well as operators. This means that suppliers will now…

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NGCB: 2021-95 Surveillance Standards for Nonrestricted Licensees -Regulation 5

The HALLO ECHO

  Pursuant to Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) Regulation 5.160(3), this notice is to inform all parties that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) is considering revisions to Nevada Gaming Commission Regulation 5 – Surveillance Standards for Nonrestricted Licensees. The Board will be considering possible action to remove subsections 6, 7, 8, & 9 of STANDARD…

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