Compliance Updates

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

Seven Bookmakers Face Regulatory Action from UKGC

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission has revealed that seven racecourse bookmakers are facing licence reviews after allowing a 16-year-old to place a bet. Officers from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead conducted Age Verification test at Royal Ascot. The test was supported by the Gambling Commission and Trading Standards. Of the 17 operators being…

read more

SKS365 Further Enhances Its Legal, Compliance And AML Function By Appointing A Supervisory Body

The HALLO ECHO

  The new supervisory body will comprise four professionals with proven experience in the legal, academic and military sectors: Antonio Conte, Massimo Ignesti, Stefano Mele and Ranieri Razzante At SKS365 we are committed to being leaders in Legal, Compliance and AML to further ensure a safe, fair and open environment for our customers, therefore the…

read more

SuprNation boosts marketing compliance with GiG Comply

The HALLO ECHO

  SuprNation signs up for GiG Comply, a marketing compliance screening tool developed by Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG). SuprNation has chosen GiG Comply to help enhance its marketing compliance, by tracking  and monitoring third party activities. The tool will support SuprNation in its marketing compliance efforts, to meet the heightened advertising criterias in regulated markets.…

read more

UK Gambling Commission welcomes new Economic Crime Plan

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Government has published its new Economic Crime Plan, which sets out priority areas for combating economic crime, such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The new plan has been agreed between the Chancellor, the Home Secretary, major financial institutions, legal, accountancy and property organisations, and law enforcement, including the UK Gambling Commission.…

read more

Cyprus Bans Daytime Gambling Adverts

The HALLO ECHO

  The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission has released a new set of rules for gambling advertisements by land-based casinos. The gambling regulators said that the new measures are introduced to “ensure gambling activities are carried out in a socially responsible manner.” There are four land-based casinos operating in Cyprus including a temporary casino…

read more

Oregon Lottery Selects GeoComply for their Sports Betting Geolocation Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  GeoComply announced that the Oregon Lottery has selected GeoComply’s award-winning geolocation compliance solution for their online sports betting application. The Oregon Lottery is responsible for overseeing and regulating all sports betting in the state. “Since the repeal of PASPA last year, we’ve worked hard to build the infrastructure, technology and regulatory framework to offer…

read more