Compliance Updates

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

Ukrainian Gambling Tax Bill Progresses to Second Reading

The HALLO ECHO

  Verkhovna Rada, the parliament of Ukraine, has sent a bill that would set gambling taxes in the country to a second reading, though an attempt to wave through the proposal with a single vote failed. The proposal – bill 2713-D – was first put forward by a legislative committee in February this year and…

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Major new study reveals the optimum approach to betting regulation

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published a first of its kind study assessing the regulation of betting in 20 jurisdictions across six continents and covering a range of licensing models. The study has been conducted by leading global gambling data and intelligence company H2 Gambling Capital, which was commissioned to evaluate the…

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Slotmill granted MGA B2B License

The HALLO ECHO

  Slotmill is delighted to announce that it has been granted a Critical Gaming Supply License from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), License reference number MGA/B2B/851/2020. This is a major milestone allowing Slotmill to extend the operational reach offering its suite of games to all MGA-licensed operators. The Malta Gaming Authority is one of the…

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RubyPlay turns to Maxima Compliance for technical and regulatory support

The HALLO ECHO

  RubyPlay, the creator of cutting-edge casino content, has picked Maxima Compliance to provide market entry support across both technical and regulatory compliance. Maxima Compliance will assist RubyPlay in all aspects of its compliance function as the content studio expands into new regulated markets. This will include full support across regulatory and technical compliance, ensuring…

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Austrac Accuses Australian Casinos of Money-Laundering

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), a state-run financial intelligence organization, has leveled allegations against many of the major land-based casinos in the country. Crown Resorts, Star Entertainment and SkyCity Entertainment Group are among those who have received notices. Austrac has also reportedly contacted National Bank of Australia (NAB) regarding the matter.…

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GoldenRace Gets License in Greece

The HALLO ECHO

  GoldenRace, a fast-growing company offering virtual sports and betting solutions, has obtained license from the Hellenic Gaming Commission to start both online and retail operations in Greece. Martin Wachter, GoldenRace’s CEO and Founder, said: “We are very happy to be licensed in Greece. It is part of our business strategy to accomplish every country’s…

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