Compliance Updates

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

Digitain set for Maltese expansion with new B2B Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Provider secures coveted MGA certification Leading platform provider Digitain has been awarded a B2B Critical Gaming Supply Licence by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), enabling it to supply a wealth of Tier 1 B2C operators based in the critical jurisdiction. The certification recognises Digitain’s award-winning platform, casino software solutions and in-house gaming management suite,…

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Bulgarian Prosecutors Raid Offices of Gambling Commission

The HALLO ECHO

  Bulgarian prosecutors have raided the offices of Gambling Commission and detained its head Alexander Georgiev for questioning. This was the second time prosecutors raided the commission in the space of two weeks. A total of 18 employees of the commission were also taken in for questioning, but it was not clear if any of…

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Swiss Gaming Regulator Adds 35 More Websites to its Gambling Blacklist

The HALLO ECHO

  Swiss gaming regulator Eidgenössische Spielbankenkommission (ESBK) has added 35 more websites to its gambling blacklist. The ESBK blacklist now contains 145 gaming sites. In September 2019, ESBK and (Swiss) Inter-Cantonal Lottery and Betting Commission (Comlot) published each a list of betting sites not permitted to operate in the country. ESBK maintains and updates a…

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Game Payment cashless App secures Tier 1 UK bank approval ahead of ICE London debut

The HALLO ECHO

  One week ahead of its debut appearance at ICE London the Game Payment Technology (GPT) cashless payments App has confirmed a payment acquiring agreement with one of the top three UK acquirers. This concludes months of intensive work led by the payment’s team from GPT’s JV partner, Polar Moment and represents the first such…

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EGBA Launches Industry Consultation on GDPR Code of Conduct

The HALLO ECHO

  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has launched an industry consultation to gain valuable insights about the code of conduct on GDPR compliance for European online gambling incumbents. In May 2018, the European Union enforced its GDPR frameworks across member states, protecting the personal data of individuals and further streamlining its policy overseeing…

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Ezugi Expands its Operations to New Regulated Markets

The HALLO ECHO

  Ezugi has successfully passed the requirements set by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) to receive an official Recognition Notice to offer Live Dealer services out of its flagship studio in Bucharest, Romania. MGA licensed operators are now able to offer Ezugi’s favourite live tables to their players including Roulette, Blackjack, Unlimited Blackjack, Baccarat and…

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