Compliance Updates

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

DraftKings, Inc. Investors: Company Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

The HALLO ECHO

  The Portnoy Law Firm advises DraftKings, Inc. investors that the firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud, and may file a class action on behalf of investors. Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join…

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EGBA Expresses Concerns over Italy’s New Proposals for Online Gambling Licensing

The HALLO ECHO

  The Italian authorities are currently working on a new tender for online gambling concessions which will limit the number of online gambling licensees in the country to 40 and increase online licensing fees to at least €2.5 million from 2023. Now, the EGBA has contacted the Italian gambling authority to share its concerns and…

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EveryMatrix gains ISO 20000 certification

The HALLO ECHO

  EveryMatrix has successfully obtained the ISO 20000 certification following almost a year-long process of reviewing its internal service management system, procedures and frameworks. IS0 20000 is an international quality standard that reiterates EveryMatrix’s commitment to the best IT services in place, which are regularly monitored, tested, and enhanced over time. Designed by the International…

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DCMS Approves Gambling Licence Fee Hikes from October 1

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published its response to an industry consultation into the funding of the British Gambling Commission, approving measures to increase licensing fees for operators and suppliers in Great Britain. The consultation proposed an uplift in licensing fees, including an increase of 55% to annual…

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Pragmatic Play Receives Colombian Certification for Live Casino Games

The HALLO ECHO

  The provider’s Live Casino titles are now officially certified for operation in Colombia Pragmatic Play, a leading game content provider to the gaming industry, has had its top performing Live Casino games officially certified for operation in Colombia. Opening up a new avenue through which the supplier can strengthen its already significant presence in…

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Louisiana Legislature Approves Legislation Establishing Framework for Retail and Online Sports Betting

The HALLO ECHO

  The Louisiana State Legislature has approved the legislation establishing a licensing framework for retail and online sports betting. The legislation is one of two bills passed to facilitate retail and online sports betting in Louisiana. The other bill, which imposes a 10% tax on proceeds from in-person sports betting and a 15% tax on…

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