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Turkish Football Federation Suspends 149 Referees and Assistants After Betting Probe

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 149 referees and assistant referees after an investigation found hundreds of professional match officials in the country had betting accounts. Bans ranging from eight to 12 months, based on the severity of the act, have been imposed for involvement in betting activity,…

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UKGC Suspends Operating Licence of VGC Leeds Limited

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The review and consequent suspension follow concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in accordance with conditions…

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Romania Bans Polymarket Over Illegal Cryptocurrency Betting Activities

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has officially blacklisted Polymarket, a prominent prediction market that allows users to bet on future events, citing its operation as an unlicensed gambling platform. The decision comes amid heightened concerns over crypto-based betting during recent election cycles, where Polymarket reportedly saw trading volumes…

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MGA Publishes Findings of a Thematic Review of the Local Football Betting Market

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is publishing the findings of a thematic review examining betting activity on Maltese football competitions Announced in the Regulatory Oversight Supervisory Engagement Efforts for 2025, the review analyses data submitted by B2C Type 2 licensees covering the 2023–2024 football season. It explores wagering trends,…

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Million Games Secures Swedish Licence Ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute Million Games has been officially approved by the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) for a licence to provide commercial online games in Sweden. The milestone marks a major step in the company’s strategic expansion into regulated markets — perfectly timed ahead of Million Games’ appearance at ICE Barcelona 2026. “This achievement…

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Belgian Regulator Supports New Law for Tougher Player Protection and Increased Oversight

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Belgian gaming regulator Kansspelcommissie (KSC) has issued an endorsement of a proposed legislative bill aimed at strengthening player protection and enhancing regulatory oversight over gambling in Belgium. The draft legislation’s key provisions include a proposed weekly deposit cap of €200 ($232.85) per gambling platform, a prohibition on gambling with…

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