Compliance Updates

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

Florida Sports Betting Shut Down After Federal Court Ruling

The HALLO ECHO

  Sports betting in Florida is on hold after a federal court ruled on Monday that the compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe is vacated. The ruling in West Flagler Associates vs. Haaland from Judge Dabney Friedrich means that pending an appeal and a potential stay of the order, sports betting…

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Spinomenal bolsters expansion plans with Bosnian iGaming certification

The HALLO ECHO

Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has bolstered its expansion plans within the Balkan region after being granted its Bosnian certification. The latest Certification means that operators in the country can now access Spinomenal’s wide selection of top-performing HTML5 slots titles. The Bosnian certification adds momentum to Spinomenal’s growth strategy that focuses on making its…

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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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