Compliance Updates

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

EvenBet extends B2B MGA licence to cover casino games offering

The HALLO ECHO

  Innovative mini-games functionality now included within licence Leading online gaming software developer EvenBet Gaming has been granted an extension to its existing supplier licence by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which will allow the company to offer its gaming platform alongside the core poker offering. The platform provider, which secured its MGA licence earlier…

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Cambodia’s National Assembly Approves Draft Law on Commercial Gaming Management

The HALLO ECHO

  The National Assembly of Cambodia has approved the draft law on commercial gaming management, which was intended to bring casinos and other gaming facilities in the kingdom under control. Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance in Cambodia, said the bill sets a minimum capital for the investment in a casino and provides measures…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin Tightens Tax Controls

The HALLO ECHO

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law that will require casino operators to step up their identification of patrons in a bid to improve tax revenue. It obliges the company to ensure the provision in the cashier’s receipt of the customer’s surname, first name, the series and number of the client’s…

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IGT Achieves Responsible Gaming Re-accreditation by G4

The HALLO ECHO

  International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has achieved responsible gaming re-accreditation by the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) for its IGT Gaming and PlayDigital operations. This latest accreditation makes IGT the first gaming supplier to be re-certified by G4 for both its Digital and Gaming segments. “As the gaming industry leader serving customers around the…

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Lithuania Announces New KYC Guidelines for Gaming Operators

The HALLO ECHO

  Lithuanian authorities have published new know-your-customer (KYC) guidelines for gaming operators. The Ministry of Finance’s Gambling Supervision Service said the guidelines outline the factors that gambling and lottery companies should take into account when assessing relationships and transactions to reduce the risk of involvement in money laundering and terrorist financing. Operators must check all…

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GVC Holdings Welcomes German Licensing and Tolerance Policy

The HALLO ECHO

  London-listed gaming operator GVC Holdings has welcomed the introduction of the transitional period tolerance policy (Tolerance Policy) in Germany. On September 10, the 16 Lander (German federal states) confirmed that they had agreed to a transitional tolerance policy for the period ahead of the implementation of the Interstate Treaty 2021 (Interstate Treaty). The key…

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