Industry News

Kester Capital backs management buy-out of ComplianceOnline

The HALLO ECHO

  ComplianceOnline, a leading provider of global regulatory intelligence to the gambling and payment sectors, has been acquired in a management buy-out, backed by the primary buyout specialist Kester Capital (“Kester”). The investment comes at a time of significant momentum for Kester, which recently expanded its investment team and completed its third portfolio bolt-on acquisition…

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SuprNation boosts marketing compliance with GiG Comply

The HALLO ECHO

  SuprNation signs up for GiG Comply, a marketing compliance screening tool developed by Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG). SuprNation has chosen GiG Comply to help enhance its marketing compliance, by tracking  and monitoring third party activities. The tool will support SuprNation in its marketing compliance efforts, to meet the heightened advertising criterias in regulated markets.…

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Altenar continues regulated market push with UK licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading sportsbook provider Altenar plans to further expand its presence in regulated markets after becoming licensed by the UK’s Gambling Commission. As well as obtaining a gambling software licence, the company has also been granted host licences for real and virtual sports. The combination of authorisations will allow it to offer both its software-only…

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Gaming Innovation Group Granted Online Gambling Licences in Spain

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has been granted two licences by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling in Spain (DGOJ) permitting the Company to offer online casino and sports betting in Spain. These licences will enable GiG to operate in Spain and form part of its expansion strategy in regulated and fast…

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Switzerland to Block Foreign-based Gambling Sites

The HALLO ECHO

  Switzerland is going to block foreign-based companies from the Swiss market. The federal commissions in charge of gambling, lotteries and betting said that they will soon publish a “blacklist” of online gambling sites that would be blocked as of July 1. The new move will allow only casinos and gaming companies certified in Switzerland…

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ASA Warns Betfair and William Hill After Gambling Ads Appear in Looney Tunes App

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned William Hill and Flutter Entertainment to refine their advertising targeting strategies, after their promotions appeared in Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem, an app seen as being of particular appeal to minors. Flutter Entertainment responded that the ad had been placed by mobile engagement platform Tapjoy. Following…

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