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MGA Issues Notice to Entities That Require a Recognition Notice

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a notice addressed to those entities which offer licensable games in or from Malta without an authorisation from the MGA. The MGA’s Gaming Authorisations Regulations state that any person who has an authorisation issued by a Member State of the EU or the EEA, or any other…

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Robert Ziems Joins AGS as Chief Legal Officer

The HALLO ECHO

  PlayAGS announced that Robert “Rob” Ziems will join the Company as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. Ziems brings over 24 years of gaming and legal experience to AGS and will lead the Company’s legal and compliance affairs and oversee the Latin America and Interactive business strategy. Ziems joins AGS from Aruze Gaming America, where…

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GameArt Acquires Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  GameArt is now a proud holder of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Licence and can expand its business to MGA-licensed operators. GameArt, a developer of high-quality HTML5 slot games for both online and land-based casino operators, is proud to announce its latest acquisition, which comes in the form of a Critical Gaming Supply Licence…

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Leading Australian specialist gambling law firm Senet has secured Bree Ryan, former Deputy General

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading Australian specialist gambling law firm Senet has secured Bree Ryan, former Deputy General Counsel Wagering and Media at Tabcorp. Bree joins former Tabcorp colleagues and Senet Principals Julian Hoskins, Daniel Lovecek and Senior Associate Caitlin McCombe to further bolster the firm’s specialist gambling industry capability.   Bree is a recognised wagering specialist and joins…

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Prosecutors Aim to Increase Alvin Chau Prison Sentence

The HALLO ECHO

  The Public Prosecutions Office in Macau is seeking to increase the prison sentence for Alvin Chau Cheok Wa by three-and-a-half years. In its appeal, it will push for 21.5 years for the former Suncity junket boss. Chau was given 18 years on the conclusion of his trial last month. Both the prosecution and defence…

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KeyStar Submits Tennessee Sports Wagering Licence Application

The HALLO ECHO

  KeyStar Corp has officially submitted its sports wagering licence application for ZenSports in Tennessee. The ZenSports mobile platform offers both a traditional sportsbook where users may bet against the house and a peer-to-peer sports betting market. Customers can design their own wagers with their own odds and conditions using ZenSports’ peer-to-peer marketplace. In accordance…

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