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Estonia Likely to Ban Gambling Advertising

The HALLO ECHO

  Estonia is likely to become the next European nation to propose the enforcement of a blanket ban on gambling advertising. This development follows last week’s agreement on a new “centrist” coalition government formed by the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and the Eesti 200 Party. The Baltic nation will continue to be led by…

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French Gambling Regulator Fines Seven Firms

The HALLO ECHO

  The French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has issued warnings and financial penalties against seven online sports betting operators for passing France’s mandatory player return rate (TRJ in French) ceiling. Investigating the operators’ activities in 2021, it found that they had breached rules that prohibit them from redistributing more than 85% of…

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NJ Regulator Announces New Multi-Faceted Efforts to Curb Problem Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck announced several new initiatives to bolster the office’s existing responsible gaming efforts: establishing a new position dedicated to responsible gaming, setting new advertising standards for operators, and simplifying access to self-exclusion for players struggling with a gambling disorder. Attorney General…

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Swedish regulator gives Stakelogic its seal of approval

The HALLO ECHO

  Provider’s slots and live dealer titles given the green light by the Swedish Gambling Authority ahead of expected change to regulations Stakelogic is among the first suppliers to secure a licence from the Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen, allowing it to continue to offer its classic and video slots to operators in the market. The provider’s…

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OKTO brings frictionless and responsible payments to German Sports Betting with Regulatory Approval

The HALLO ECHO

  OKTO’s wallet solution has been granted approval by Germany’s gaming regulator, Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), allowing sports betting operators to use the innovative e-wallet payment service in Germany. This is another testament for OKTO, enabling its customers to offer now a frictionless, mobile-first and phygital payment journey that meets regulatory requirements. The company’s…

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Dutch Government Approves Online Gambling Ad Ban

The HALLO ECHO

  The Dutch government has published the full draft of its ban on “untargeted” advertising and recruitment by licensed betting companies in the Netherlands, setting a start date of July 1. From that date, operators in the Netherlands will have to adhere to a much stricter advertising policy. Measures include a ban on televised advertisements…

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