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Michigan Gaming Control Board joins gaming states coalition urging USDOJ to prioritize combating illegal, offshore sportsbooks and online casinos

The HALLO ECHO

  The Michigan Gaming Control Board joined a coalition of seven gaming states’ regulators urging the U.S. Department of Justice to make combating illegal, offshore sportsbooks and online casinos a priority. In an April 28 letter, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams and fellow state regulators asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to address the significant threats…

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MGA Collaborates with Local Supervisory Authorities to Enhance Compliance Examinations

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority has recently been involved in a number of workshops aimed at strengthening cross-regulator collaboration. The MGA’s anti-money laundering unit teamed up with the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit’s (FIAU) supervision unit for a joint workshop to prepare for and consolidate a number of examinations that were carried out during the first…

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W2 Identifies Key Statistics from Financial Risk Checks to Support Gambling Operators

The HALLO ECHO

  Regtech orchestration platform provider, W2, has identified key statistics within their financial risk check solution to help operators understand the affordability of their customers and support player protection initiatives. W2, the provider of leading regulatory compliance services to the gambling industry, has identified keys statistics relating to High-Cost Short-Term loans within its financial risk…

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Soft2Bet receives Swedish B2B license

The HALLO ECHO

  iGaming provider awarded a B2B license to supply its leading online gaming software and services in the growing Swedish market. Soft2Bet, operator group and platform provider has announced that it has been approved by the Swedish Gambling Authority to receive a B2B permit. This is outstanding news for the operator group and will help…

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Governor Lombardo Appoints George Markantonis to Nevada Gaming Commission

The HALLO ECHO

  Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that he has appointed George Markantonis to the Nevada Gaming Commission. George Markantonis will replace outgoing Commissioner Steve Cohen. “I’m grateful for Steve Cohen’s hard work on the Nevada Gaming Commission. He’s worked diligently to advance the goals of the commission, and I thank Steve for all of his…

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UK Gambling Commission Publishes Gambling Act Review Advice

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission has published the advice it has provided to the Government as part of the Gambling Act Review. The focus of the advice is to further protect those at risk of experiencing gambling harm while also making gambling fairer for all consumers. The advice highlights both recommendations to the Government and…

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