Compliance Updates

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

Alexia Smilovic To Lead Relax Gaming’s Compliance And Regulated Markets Unit

The HALLO ECHO

Relax welcomes an experienced industry professional to the team   Malta, 18th June 2018 – Innovative supplier Relax Gaming has appointed Alexia Smilovic as its new Director of Compliance and Regulated Markets. Smilovic joins Relax with a wealth of industry experience, having worked in the land-based industry for more than seven years, and leading online…

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Italy begins gambling crackdown by tackling ads

The HALLO ECHO

Luigi Di Maio, the new deputy premier of Italy and leader of the Five Star Movement (M5S) party, has called for “the prohibition of gambling advertising.” He was talking about the possible new moves by the ruling coalition government. He unambiguously stated that the coalition has a number of grievances against the gambling industry, especially…

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Sweden to analyse the effects of iGaming liberalisation

The HALLO ECHO

The Swedish government will review the potential impact of liberalising iGaming before a making final call on opening its online market to international operators. The countries legislators have approved a new version of the new gambling law. It could pave the way for opening up the country’s the online market to international operators. However, the…

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Michigan passes online gambling bill

The HALLO ECHO

Michigan legislators have sprung a surprise by passing Rep. Brandt Iden’s online gambling bill on a 68 vs. 40 vote. As per the bill, licensed land-based casinos can now obtain licenses from the state to offer internet gaming. They will have to pay an 8 per cent tax on GGR based on intrastate activity. The…

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Netherlands launches online gambling crackdown ahead of World Cup

The HALLO ECHO

The Netherlands gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched a fresh crackdown on online gambling ahead of football World Cup in Russia. The Netherlands have not qualified for the World Cup. The Dutch regulator announced that its focus will be on two things: cracking down underage gambling and identifying unauthorised betting that offer betting to local…

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XLMedia lowers forecasts after regulatory changes

The HALLO ECHO

XLMedia, a Jersey-based marketing company that also deals with online gambling, has reduced its revenue forecasts following regulatory changes in Australia and Europe. The company had expected revenue for the year end December 31, 2018, US$130m, with a marginally lower adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year and with a corresponding impact on profit before…

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