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UKGC and Videoslots Limited Agree on Regulatory Settlement

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a regulatory settlement on Videoslots Limited for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The Social responsibility failures included: not ensuring that customers displaying risk behaviours were identified as potentially experiencing harm because responsible gambling reviews were not undertaken as early, or as well, as they should have…

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Two reprimands for Danske Licens Spil A/S for breach of the Anti-Money Laundering Act

The HALLO ECHO

  On June 13th, 2023, the Danish Gambling Authority has reprimanded Danske Licens Spil A/S for lack of compliance with the requirement for enhanced customer due diligences measures of section 17(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The reprimand is given because Danske Licens Spil A/S did not perform enhanced customer due diligence measures concerning a…

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The Future of Online Gambling Regulation in Europe

The HALLO ECHO

  The online gambling industry in Europe is dynamic and ever-evolving, with new technologies, market trends, and regulatory frameworks shaping its landscape. As the industry continues to flourish, it is essential to examine the future of online gambling regulation in Europe, exploring the emerging trends and challenges that regulators face. This article delves into the…

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Boldplay Gains Notice of Recognition from MGA

The HALLO ECHO

  Boldplay has gained a Notice of Recognition from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). A Recognition Notice works effectively the same way as full authorisation from the regulator. The notice acknowledges that a supplier provides appropriate safeguards, which are largely equivalent to those required by Maltese law. As a result of this, Boldplay’s software is…

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French, Belgian Gambling Regulators Sign Safer Gambling Agreement

The HALLO ECHO

  The gambling regulators of France and Belgium have signed an agreement that will see them collaborate on a range of safer gambling initiatives. Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, chairwoman of France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux, and Magali Clavie, chairwoman of the Belgian Gaming Commission, made the pact at the recent Gambling Regulators’ European Forum in Norway. The…

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eCOGRA Authorized to Operate as Independent Testing Laboratory in Connecticut

The HALLO ECHO

  eCOGRA, the globally renowned Independent Testing Laboratory, has announced its recent authorization by the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division to offer its comprehensive range of services in Connecticut. This milestone brings eCOGRA’s total number of U.S. Jurisdictions to six, and its total number of global jurisdictions to 36, cementing its…

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