Compliance Updates

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

Catherine Myers Resigns as CEO of Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation

The HALLO ECHO

  The chief executive of Victoria’s gaming watchdog has resigned amid a major overhaul of the embattled regulator, which has been widely criticised over its lax oversight of Crown casino. Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation chief executive Catherine Myers abruptly ended her role with the Commission on November 19, after more than seven…

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PRIZE DEBT: CALLS TO REVIEW GAMBLING REGULATIONS AS CONSUMERS RACK UP MILLIONS ON CREDIT CARDS

The HALLO ECHO

  ·  Consumers spent £117m on credit cards entering prize draws and competitions, which are not currently regulated by the Government,  in a bid to win dream prizes(1) ·  Promise of a charitable donation makes nearly half of participants more likely to enter · Jumbo Interactive calls on the UK Government to regulate the growing prize…

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Betkwiff renews Isle of Man B2C licence

The HALLO ECHO

  betkwiff, the super-charged sports betting service, has renewed its B2C Isle of Man licence with the tier-one regulator. The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has rigorous testing and strict standards in AML and player protections, with this licence betkwiff opens opportunities for international traffic in emerging markets that do not have direct local…

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iSoftBet set to enter Buenos Aires with LOTBA registration

The HALLO ECHO

  iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, has taken a major leap in its path to Argentinian expansion, having been granted approval from Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA). The new accreditation from LOTBA – the regulatory board for the City of Buenos Aires – is a huge milestone for…

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JVH Gaming Receives License for Online Casino JACKS.NL

The HALLO ECHO

  The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has granted JOI gaming, part of JVH gaming & entertainment group, a license for JACKS.NL, the online casino of Jack’s Casino. The online casino will be launched soon. “We are extremely pleased that we can finally launch the site. We have been working on this for more than 10…

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UK Gambling Commission Launches Consultation on Licensing and Enforcement Principles

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a consultation seeking feedback on its licensing, compliance and enforcement policy procedures. Open until 9 February, the consultation aims to build upon the UKGC’s “Statement of Principles” that have established regulatory policies in relation to – risk assessment, licensing operators and key personnel, carrying out compliance activities…

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