Compliance Updates

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

Brazil Chamber of Deputies Votes to Legalize Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has voted to legalize online and land-based gambling in the country in a landmark decision. Deputies voted 246-202 in favor of Bill 442/1191, bringing various forms of gambling to Brazil for the first time since a wide-reaching ban came into effect in 1946. Bill 442/1191 was first introduced more than…

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BMM Testlabs Promotes Melissa Shuba To VP Government Affairs & Licensing

The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce that Melissa Shuba has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Government Affairs & Licensing. Travis Foley, EVP North America, commented, “For over five years, Melissa has successfully managed BMM’s license portfolio across some 300 gaming jurisdictions in North America and worldwide. Melissa’s success at BMM, combined…

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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Gambling Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block more illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites include Zebet, Zeturf, Slot Vibe, Arlekin Casino, Johnnie Kash Kings, Lucky Star, Horus Casino, Tangiers Casino, 7 Reels, 21 Dukes, Winward Casino and Thebes Casino. The ACMA undertook investigations that…

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BetVictor Hit with £2M UKGC Fine

The HALLO ECHO

  BV Gaming Limited, trading as BetVictor, is set to pay a total of £2 million ($2.7 million) in regulatory action after an investigation led by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed fairness, social responsibility and money laundering failures. The operator, which runs a series of sites – betvictor.com, betvictor.mobi, hbingo.co.uk, heartbingo.co.uk and parimatch.co.uk –…

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Endorphina enters the Dutch market!

The HALLO ECHO

  Endorphina, a leading B2B online slots game provider, has just announced that their trendy games have been certified in the Netherlands. As they continue to make a pleasant entrance in new markets, this brand is also providing attractive slot games to players across regions. This time, Dutch players will be able to enjoy some…

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adesso certified in accordance with WLA standard as IT service provider for the lottery industry

The HALLO ECHO

  Impressive milestone for adesso’s lottery segment: after passing the recent WLA security audit, the IT service provider is now certified in accordance with the highly respected Security Control Standard 2020 (WLA-SCS:2020) of the World Lottery Association (WLA). adesso is one of the first software manufacturers to meet this essential security standard for the industry…

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