Compliance Updates

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

MGA Suspends the Authorisation of Stakers Limited

The HALLO ECHO

  The MGA has decided to suspend the authorisation specifically the Recognition Notice granted by the Authority number RN/112/2019, awarded to Stakers Limited (RN/112/2019) effective as of 9 March 2020 in terms of regulation 9(2) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06). Stakers Limited is thus no longer authorised to carry out any…

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Betway to Pay Fine for Failings Related to “VIP” Customers

The HALLO ECHO

  Online gambling operator Betway has agreed to pay a penalty of £11.6 million for a series of social responsibility and money laundering violations connected to the accounts of seven of its “VIP” customers. In one case, Betway failed to do the source checking of funds from a “VIP” customer who deposited more than £8m…

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Swedish Gambling Authority Warns Enlabs

The HALLO ECHO

  Spelinspektionen, the Swedish national gambling regulator, has warned the igaming operator Enlabs for the delay in starting operations. The operator made it clear that the company could lose its licence if it does not start its gaming operations by July. Enlabs obtained the Swedish igaming licence to start functioning in 2018. However, the company…

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Duterte Hints at More Stringent Online Gaming Regulations

The HALLO ECHO

  Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines, has hinted at more stringent online gaming regulation. He claims that he is planning to impose further regulations on the country’s online gaming industry, but ruled out a ban on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). He added that further tightening of POGO regulations could be a reasonable…

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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Sports Betting and Casino Bills

The HALLO ECHO

  Virginia lawmakers have approved a pair of bills legalising casinos and sports betting in the state, after a fight over whether the state should allow bets on college games involving Virginia teams. The lawmakers chose to exclude Virginia colleges and universities from the new sports betting market, bowing to concerns raised by higher education…

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Romania Receives Wazdan’s Top 30 Games

The HALLO ECHO

  Market-leading slot producer, Wazdan, are thrilled to confirm receipt of certification to deliver 30 of their top games to eager players and casino partners across Romania. Marking a significant step forward into the regulated market of Romania, the innovative slot game developer, Wazdan, secured their certification in the first days of March, allowing them…

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