Compliance Updates

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

Belgium’s Casino De Spa Secures Dutch iGaming Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a new iGaming licence to Belgium’s Casino de Spa, one of the oldest land-based casinos in the world. The licence will enable Casino de Spa to offer online games of chance over the internet to players in the Netherlands. The new permit came into effect on…

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CAESARS SPORTSBOOK EXPANDS SPORTS BETTING FOOTPRINT TO WASHINGTON STATE

The HALLO ECHO

  Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced the expansion of Caesars Sportsbook to Washington state following its receipt of a sports wagering license from the Washington State Gambling Commission. Ahead of the biggest sports betting day of the year, Caesars Sportsbook has partnered with Muckleshoot Casino, Spokane Tribe Casino and its sister property, Chewelah Casino, to provide in-person sports betting services…

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NGCB: 2022-01R: NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A PUBLIC REGULATION WORKSHOP OF THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD TO SOLICIT COMMENTS FOR AMENDMENTS TO NEVADA GAMING COMMISSION REGULATIONS REGARDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION

The HALLO ECHO

  NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) will hold a workshop to receive public input on proposed amendments to Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) Regulations regarding, without limitation, gaming devices, associated equipment, inter-casino linked systems, operators of inter-casino linked systems, mobile gaming systems, new game approval, and revocation of gaming device and associated…

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ACMA: Unlawful Spam Costs Sportsbet $3.7 Million in Penalties and Refunds

The HALLO ECHO

  Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has fined Sportsbet a record infringement notice of $2.5 million and ordered the betting agency to refund $1.2 million for breaching Australia’s spam laws. An ACMA investigation found Sportsbet sent more than 150,000 marketing text messages and emails to over 37,000 consumers who had tried to unsubscribe. Sportsbet…

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Nevada Gaming Control Board: 2022-11 Emergency Directive 052

The HALLO ECHO

  Pursuant to Governor Sisolak’s Emergency Directive 052, effective immediately, individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in public indoor settings in licensed gaming establishments, unless a local jurisdiction still imposes such a requirement. If a licensee is subject to a local jurisdiction’s requirement relating to masks, the Board expects full compliance from…

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UK Gambling Commission Issues Reminder to Operators on Digital Advertising Responsibilities

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released a statement on its website reminding operators of their responsibilities related to theirs’ and their third-party marketing affiliates’ digital adverts and copyrighted content. Through the statement, UKGC reminded the licensees of their responsibilities to make sure that no advertising content is posted by them or any of…

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