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Kenya: Unlicensed Betting Firms to be Denied Paybill Numbers, Shortcodes Services

The HALLO ECHO

  The Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to ensure the use of licensed ICT platforms for betting is done to duly licensed firms. CA Director General Ezra Chiloba on Saturday further ordered the Operators to immediately discontinue the issuance of licensed ICT platforms and services to gaming and betting…

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MGA grants National Lottery licence to National Lottery PLC

The HALLO ECHO

  On Tuesday 5 July 2022, the Malta Gaming Authority (the ‘Authority’) issued the National Lottery licence to the Maltese company National Lottery plc, enabling the latter to take over the operation of the National Lottery in Malta for the next ten (10) years from the previous operator, Maltco Lotteries Limited. Following a Request for…

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Elite Casino Resorts Applies for Nebraska Gaming License

The HALLO ECHO

  Elite Casino Resorts has submitted its paperwork for its Nebraska gaming license application to build and operate Grand Island’s Fonner Park. The Iowa-based company and Fonner Park are hoping for a speedy response to the application. Elite Casino Resorts CEO Dan Kehl said: “Should approval be received, Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park…

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Casino Copenhagen Reprimanded for AML Failings

The HALLO ECHO

  Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has issued a series of reprimands against Casino Copenhagen in the country’s capital. It found the casino had committed several breaches of the Danish Money Laundering Act by failing to compile risk assessments, among other issues. The first rebuke concerns risk assessments, which are a requirement under section 7, subsection…

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DSWV Urges GGL to Immediately Safeguard Germany’s Online Gambling Marketplace Against “Unlicensed Threats”

The HALLO ECHO

  German sports betting trade association Der Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has urged the new federal gambling regulator Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) to immediately safeguard Germany’s online gambling marketplace against “unlicensed threats”. Last week, the GGL formally took charge of the regulatory supervision of GlüNeuRStv, Germany’s Fourth Interstate Gambling Regime, replacing the executive of Saxony Anhalt,…

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Delasport Gains Dutch B2B Certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Delasport has achieved the highly sought-after B2B certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for Sports, Casino and PAM in the Netherlands, adding yet another competitive market to their growing global reach. With the certification, Delasport has secured permission to offer its products and services to operators in the fast-expanding Dutch market. By entering the…

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