Compliance Updates

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

Gambling Compliance tracker reports record breaking quarter for regulators

The HALLO ECHO

  Online gambling regulators were busy in the first quarter of 2020, issuing a total of in excess of £25m in fines to just five online gambling operators between January and March. This is a huge increase over penalties issued in previous years. Online gambling compliance tracker GamblingIndustryFines.com tracked a total of over £16m in fines doled…

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Maxima Compliance appoints Dafydd Williams to head up business development

The HALLO ECHO

  Full-service compliance provider Maxima Compliance has appointed Dafydd Williams to the role of head of business development, with a particular focus on its recently-launched Complitech product. Williams will oversee the growth of Complitech, a first-of-its-kind technical compliance database that provides the latest requirements from more than 20 online gaming jurisdictions. He has more than five years’ experience in…

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Belgium National Lottery Introduces Changes to its Lottery and Gambling Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  Belgium’s National Lottery has introduced some changes to its lottery and gambling rules during this coronavirus crisis. According to the new rules, the validity of winnings tickets will be 30 weeks instead of the existing 20 weeks. This change is in view of the possibility that a winner is unable to go outside or…

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Denmark’s New Marketing Regulations for Gambling Begins on April 1

The HALLO ECHO

  Denmark’s new marketing regulations for gambling are set to come in effect on April 1. As per the new regulations, gambling marketing must include new information and links. Gambling marketing must now show the age limit for betting and information about the national self-exclusion register. Operators must also direct customers towards the responsible gambling…

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IDnow is certified for operation of identification solutions via remote working

The HALLO ECHO

  IDnow, a leading provider of Identity Verification-as-a-Service solutions with over 250 customers in Europe, has received official certification from TÜV IT for the operation of identification solutions via teleworking. This marks an important milestone for the industry to be able to operate and expand the necessary customer identification for banking and business processes even…

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee Signs Bill Allowing Sports Betting in Tribal Casinos

The HALLO ECHO

  Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill that will allow sports gambling at tribal casinos in the state. “This will allow people to participate in a new gaming activity that is safe and well-regulated by the tribes,” Inslee said. Washington Indian Gaming Association Executive Director Rebecca Kaldor thanked Inslee for supporting the bill.…

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