Compliance Updates

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

Guide to the world of mobile WakeApp agency has received a license to promote gambling in Romania

The HALLO ECHO

  The performance marketing agency, WakeApp, has received a license to promote online casino sites in Romania. This means that now the agency’s clients can run full-scale advertising campaigns using all the relevant traffic sources. In addition to the classic online casino, WakeApp gets the opportunity to promote other licensed projects related to gambling in…

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Rada Misses December Vote on Ukraine Gambling Law’s Tax Code

The HALLO ECHO

  The Verkhovna Rada has missed its final opportunity to vote on the tax framework required to complete the outstanding technical arrangements of Ukraine’s Gambling Law. Closing its hearings on Friday 17 December, the Rada held no vote on Bill 2713 – a proposal backed by Ukraine’s Committee on Finance that finalises the tax framework…

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Netherlands: House of Representatives Wants a Ban on Untargeted Advertising Online Games of Chance

The HALLO ECHO

  A large majority of the House of Representatives wants a ban on untargeted advertising for online games of chance. Outgoing minister Sander Dekker (VVD) was against the motion and indicated that it is too early for that. According to the petitioners, since the opening of the online gambling market on October 1, 2021, there…

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EGBA on Finland’s Missed Opportunity For Overdue Gambling Reform

The HALLO ECHO

  The Finnish government’s proposal to introduce payment blockings for online gambling has been approved by the country’s parliament but, with its introduction, policymakers have missed an opportunity for meaningful and overdue gambling reform in the country. On 14 December, Finland’s parliament approved an amended version of a government proposal to introduce blocking measures for…

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PROPHET EXCHANGE APPOINTS JOSEPH CAPUTI AS DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE

The HALLO ECHO

  Prophet Exchange, the first pure peer-to-peer U.S. sports betting exchange, announced  that it has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of New Jersey-native Joseph Caputi as Director of Compliance. Caputi, a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, joins Prophet Exchange from his former role with storied Philadelphia law firm Duane Morris LLP.…

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Stakelogic granted Greek gaming license

The HALLO ECHO

  In-demand software providers expand their global reach after regulators give the green light to operate in Greece Stakelogic, the sought-after software studio behind fan favourite slots such as Mystery Drop and Extreme Megaways, have announced they’ll now be able to share their innovative catalogue of games with a brand-new audience after being granted a…

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