Compliance Updates

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

Swiss Regulators Add 61 More Sites to Online Gambling Blacklists

The HALLO ECHO

  Swiss gambling regulators Eidgenössische Spielbankenkommission (ESBK) and the Inter-Cantonal Lotteries and Betting Commission (Comlot) have added 61 more websites to the country’s igaming blacklists. On the ESBK’s list, new sites include 365sb.com, 1betasia.com, 3Winorama.com, 5Dimes.mobi, two sites from Argo Casino, Avalon78.com, Bahingo28.com, Baocasino.com, Betamo.com, Kingbilly.com, Bet-at-home789.com and playamo31.com. In addition, Betchan32.com, Bobcasino18.com, Cashpotcasinos.com, Casinoestrella2020.com,…

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Gold Rush Amusements, Inc. Files Counterclaim Alleging Violation of Illinois’ Anti-Inducement Law

The HALLO ECHO

  Daniel Fischer, the principal owner of the Dotty’s chain of video gaming cafés in Illinois, who is also involved in bids for new casino licenses in Rockford and Calumet City, paid just $2 million in 2018 to expand his network by purchasing 63 lucrative Stella’s and Shelby’s video gaming establishments, according to a newly…

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Colombian Gambling Regulator Publishes Live Casino Regulations

The HALLO ECHO

  Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos has published the live casino regulations. These regulations allow the country’s licensed gambling operators to offer live casino games from casinos or studios located within Colombia or overseas, subject to the certification of games by an approved testing house. Coljuegos said that live casino will complement the existing regulated offering…

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Betting Gods Malta Ltd Acquires New Jersey Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Betting Gods Malta Ltd has acquired a Vendor ID from The Division of Gaming Enforcement allowing the company to operate in the state of New Jersey. Director of Betting Gods Malta Ltd, Darren Moore said: “Since 2014 we have grown the BettingGods.com brand to be recognised as a leading provider of free and paid…

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EGBA Criticises New Online Casino Restrictions in Sweden

The HALLO ECHO

  As part of the measures to protect citizens during the coronavirus lockdowns, the Swedish government has enforced a deposit limit of 5000 SEK (€471) per week for online gamblers. In response, the country’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has warned that the deposit limit will have a marginal effect on most Swedish gamblers and could drive…

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WorldMatch Launches iGaming Slots for Portuguese Regulated Market

The HALLO ECHO

  Online gaming solutions provider WorldMatch has strengthened its presence in the international market with the launch of 30 slot products, totally localised and certified for the Portuguese regulated market. The portfolio features engaging mechanics and dynamics of the new WorldMatch slots. “The high quality of entertainment that WorldMatch offers to players from all over…

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