Gambling in the USA

BMM Testlabs – Now Authorized by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission to Certify Sports Wagering Systems

The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs, the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, is proud to announce that The Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission has authorized BMM to test and certify Sports Wagering Systems, Kiosks, Internet and Mobile applications. COO, Travis Foley commented, “BMM is very pleased to have been approved to issue certifications for sport…

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Oregon Lottery Selects GeoComply for their Sports Betting Geolocation Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  GeoComply announced that the Oregon Lottery has selected GeoComply’s award-winning geolocation compliance solution for their online sports betting application. The Oregon Lottery is responsible for overseeing and regulating all sports betting in the state. “Since the repeal of PASPA last year, we’ve worked hard to build the infrastructure, technology and regulatory framework to offer…

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Missouri Gaming Commission Considers Gaming Terminals as Illegal

The HALLO ECHO

  The Missouri Gaming Commission has deemed the gaming terminals illegal to slow the rapid-fire spread of untaxed and unregulated slot machines in Missouri. The lead attorney for the Missouri Gaming Commission ruled that the terminals contain functions that make them “gambling devices,” which are prohibited outside of licensed casinos. The ruling came in response…

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Sports Betting Becomes Legal in New Hampshire

The HALLO ECHO

  New Hampshire has become the latest U.S. state to legalise sports gambling. Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a measure that legalises betting on professional sports and most Division I college sports, excluding games involving New Hampshire schools. The state Lottery Commission will regulate the new industry. “We can do it with a lot…

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Victory for Lottery in Pennsylvania Casinos’ Gambling Lawsuit

The HALLO ECHO

  Pennsylvania casinos have lost a bid to close down online lottery games that they say are too much like casino gambling, just days before the state’s first casinos launch their own online gambling portals. The decision of Commonwealth Court is a victory for the state lottery, although the casino owners’ 9-month-old lawsuit will continue.…

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Sportech Venues Secures Exclusive Off-Track Betting License Protections

The HALLO ECHO

  Sportech Venues, Inc., a division of Sportech PLC, announced that the Connecticut State Budget signed by Governor Lamont on June 26, 2019 included legislation that clarifies and strengthens Sportech’s exclusive license to conduct off-track pari-mutuel betting in the State of Connecticut. Sportech Venues, Inc. holds the exclusive license to offer off-track betting in the State of Connecticut and does…

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