Industry News

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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MGA Cancels the Gaming Licence of ASAP Italia SRL

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority has cancelled the gaming licence of ASAP Italia SRL. ASAP Italia SRL has thus been directed to proceed with the cancellation process of the authorisation, and to suspend all gaming operations with immediate effect. In addition, a notice on the Authorised Person’s website is to be displayed informing all players…

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German State of Lower Saxony Issues First Federal Payment Blocking Order

The HALLO ECHO

  As a part of the efforts to drive illegal igaming business from the country’s market, the German state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) has issued an international payment service provider with a blocking order. The companies have been banned from doing business with operators offering online casino, poker and lottery betting in Germany. “[The] pressure…

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Swiss Federal Council Grants Licence for Online Casino Luzern

The HALLO ECHO

  This summer, Grand Casino Luzern is going online. The Swiss Federal Council has given the green light, issuing the licence for the Online Casino Luzern. With mycasino, the classic casino experience meets the new online world in a unique way. The online casino from Lucerne offers Switzerland an attractive experience with high protection for players.…

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