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AUSTRAC Launches Legal Action Against Crown for Alleged AML, CTF Breaches

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth for alleged serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. This action follows proactive compliance work with the casino sector which led to a number of…

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Elys Game Technology Receives Approval to Operate Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City

The HALLO ECHO

  Elys Game Technology’s USBookmaking subsidiary has been granted a license by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) to operate a sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort. The License was granted on a six-month term and is subject to continued approval of NJDGE’s Technical Service Bureau for all product submissions, including new product development.…

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TG Lab makes hotly anticipated Dutch market debut

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading gaming platform provider has been given the green light to launch its technology to customers in the Netherlands TG Lab has entered the recently-regulated Dutch market after securing the required certifications for both its player account management platform and iGaming/sportsbook platform. The certification means the B2B provider can now help its long-term operators…

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UKGC Imposes £9.4M Fine on 888 UK Limited Over Social Responsibility and AML Failures

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £9.4 million on 888 UK Limited for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. 888 UK Limited, which operates 78 websites including 888.com, has also received an official warning and will have to undergo extensive independent auditing. The penalty package marks the second time 888…

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Scientific Games Receives First Game Approval Under Macau’s New Technical Standards 2.0

The HALLO ECHO

  Scientific Games has received compliance approval from the DICJ for “Carnival Cow”, making it the first game to meet Macau’s new EGM Technical Standards 2.0. The Technical Standards 2.0, which came into effect on 1 September 2021, provide updated compliance guidelines for all EGMs in Macau with a focus on enhancing game integrity and…

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Gibraltar Gambling Regulator Agrees £850,000 Settlement with Onisac Ltd

The HALLO ECHO

  The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner has agreed a regulatory settlement with Onisac Ltd, a part of the Mansion Group. This settlement is in respect of historical anti-money laundering (AML) deficiencies within the business in relation to non-EU/non-UK customers where significant control failings were identified in respect of various AML requirements. The licence holder accepts that,…

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