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Georgian Govt to Introduce Permit Requirement for Specific Online Gambling Operations

The HALLO ECHO

  Online gambling businesses – including online casinos, slot machines and betting – will be subject to mandatory permits for specific types of operation, following the Georgian government’s reveal of amendments to the relevant law on Monday. According to the bill, online casino permits will be issued only to casino holders, with online slot machine…

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PopOK Gaming Has Received a Certificate for Georgia

The HALLO ECHO

  The innovative iGaming developer and service provider PopOK Gaming is now certified to offer its games in Georgia. PopOK Gaming now extends its iGaming activities to Georgia as well. This way, local players will have access to our engaging games already loved by many. 18 games, such as Yummy, Lost Treasure, Diamond Flash, 20…

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Armenian Parliament Restricts Advertising of Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  By a vote of 63 to 23 abstentions, the Armenian parliament has passed in the second and final reading a set of changes to the law on advertising, which restrict the advertisement of gambling by casinos, lotteries, bookmakers or other organisations that provide the opportunity to make bets. The changes also ensure a level…

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Armenian Bookmakers Protests Against Closure of Betting Shops

The HALLO ECHO

  Armenian bookmakers have taken part in the protest meeting against the closure of betting shops. The participants of the action demanded to cancel the decision of the National Economic Commission on closing all bookmakers in Armenia since November 2020. They said they are not ready to lose their jobs. According to a Facebook post…

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Armenia brings on legislation to prevent gambling addiction

The HALLO ECHO

  Armenia has introduced a legislation with the intention of tackling gambling addiction. The law will come into force when the parliament passes the bill.   Atom Janjughazyan, Minister of Finance, said: “The bill is aimed at enhancing regulatory restrictions of the gambling sector, which will enable making infatuation with gambling a lot more difficult.…

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Armenia amends gambling and advertising regulations

The HALLO ECHO

  Armenia has amended its laws related to gambling and advertisement. As per the new regulations, only the local gambling operator will be allowed to advertise in the country. An additional requirement is that gambling advertising should be targeted at citizens over 21 years of age. Advertising of gambling on radio and TV will be…

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