Compliance Updates

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

EU Report Suggests Consumer Protection Approach to Tackle Loot Boxes

The HALLO ECHO

  A report commissioned by the EU Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has recently come to the conclusion that the EU should stop approaching loot boxes as a gambling issue and treat the practice as a consumer protection issue. The report concludes that while the problematic practice can be dangerous due to the way…

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GameCo Receives NJ Casino Service Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Las Vegas-based GameCo LLC has received a Casino Service Industry Enterprise License from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The company is now able to bring its diverse portfolio of esports betting, skill-based iGaming, and Video Game Gambling products to casinos and sportsbooks in New Jersey. New Jersey has been a pioneering jurisdiction…

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Gaming Innovation Group receives CSIE license in New Jersey, USA

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is pleased to announce its subsidiary, iGaming Cloud Inc., has today been granted a permanent casino service industry enterprise license (CSIE) from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in New Jersey, USA. The application was filed back in June 2018, and GiG has supported Hard Rock International’s casino operations in…

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GiG receives CSIE license in New Jersey, USA

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is pleased to announce its subsidiary, iGaming Cloud Inc., has today been granted a permanent casino service industry enterprise license (CSIE) from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in New Jersey, USA. The application was filed back in June 2018, and GiG has supported Hard Rock International’s casino operations in…

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Nevada Gaming Control Board: Press Release Enforcement of Health and Safety Policies for Reopening after Temporary Closures

The HALLO ECHO

  Pursuant to Governor Steve Sisolak’s Declaration of Emergency Directive 021 issued on May 28, 2020, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has implemented and enforced its Health and Safety Policies for Reopening after Temporary Closure since Governor Sisolak authorized the resumption of gaming operations on June 4, 2020. Since June 4, 2020, the Enforcement Division…

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Smarkets introduces betting exchange to Swedish market

The HALLO ECHO

  Betting exchange Smarkets has launched in Sweden after receiving approval from the national regulator. The London-headquartered company operates one of the world’s leading peer-to-peer platforms for trading on sport, politics and current affairs, and it is now available to users in Sweden at smarkets.com. Smarkets will become the second licensed betting exchange in Sweden,…

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