Compliance Updates

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

Vietnamese lawmakers approved larger sports betting margin

The HALLO ECHO

Vietnam’s National Assembly voted a bill that will grant locals to bet on certain international football games, on horse and dog racing as well. Vietnam’s move comes after the US Supreme Court revoked PASPA and allowed the segment to be legalised nationwide. Following the American example Vietnam also made improvements as the National Assembly passed…

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Norway to renew war against online gambling sites

The HALLO ECHO

Norway has appointed a new army chief, so to say, in its war against unauthorised online gambling sites. The Norwegian government appointed Gunn Merete Paulset as the new general director of the Lotteri-og Stiftelsestilsynet, which is the Norwegian gaming authority. Paulset, an industry veteran, takes reigns during a crucial period in evolution of country’s online…

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New gambling law in Malta from July 1

The HALLO ECHO

After a three-month standstill period in the European Commission, the new gambling law will come into force in Malta on July 1. The act was proposed in the Maltese Parliament this spring and introduced to the EC for an obligatory review. It aims to dismantle the country’s current gambling regulatory system. The existing system grants…

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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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