Compliance Updates

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

EGBA Welcomes Progress on Germany’s New Gambling Regulations

The HALLO ECHO

  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the progress on Germany’s new draft state treaty for gambling regulation, which was provisionally agreed by Germany’s regional state authorities. The objective of the new regulation is to regulate Germany’s gambling activity in an effective way and ensure gambling activity takes place within the legal,…

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State Senators in Hawaii Propose Legalised Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  A pair of bills have reached the Hawaii Senate proposing legalised gambling in the state. Senate Bill 850 and Senate Bill 2669 were both proposed by Maui Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran and co-sponsored by Kona Sen. Dru Kanuha. The two bills are functionally identical and would establish a Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation to oversee…

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Kansspelautoriteit Wins Gambling Advertising Case

The HALLO ECHO

  The Council of State, the highest administrative court in the Netherlands, has ruled in favour of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) in a case concerning the use of text-based promotions for online games of chance. KSA had argued that using promotional articles to publicise online games, which are currently prohibited in the country, was a form of…

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Play’n GO have been granted the ISO 27001 certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Play’n GO have been granted the ISO 27001 certification, an international standard in information security. Described as “a lifestyle that empowers a business to improve its overall information security posture” the ISO 27001 is awarded to companies that adopt an information security management system (ISMS) that takes into consideration people, processes and systems, and…

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Online Sportsbook and Casino BETZEST™ goes live with MGA license

The HALLO ECHO

  Online Sportbook and Casino Betzest™ has been granted B2C, Sports Betting and Casino MGA License seal by the Malta Gaming Authority. This powerful EU and International license opens Betzest the doors to more European markets and guarantees 100% player security and trust to Betzest Casino and Sportsbook verticals. Online casino and sports betting operator…

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Zitro Obtains The Manufacturer’s License In Bulgaria

The HALLO ECHO

  Zitro, a global leader in the gaming industry, has been granted the Bulgarian manufacturer’s licence from the local gaming authorities. This licence allows the company to sell its amazing slot machines directly to the casino operators, cutting down delivery times and facilitating a more efficient time-to-market. Nadège Teyssedre, Director of Sales for EMEA of…

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