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Dutch Govt Launches Consultation on Advertising Restrictions

The HALLO ECHO

  The Dutch government has launched a consultation on its plans to introduce sweeping new restrictions on gambling ads. It was already known that the plans included a ban on all broadcast advertising from January 1 and a phased ban on sponsorship. Targeted online advertising would still be allowed, but it is now emerged that…

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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites. The illegal gambling sites blocked include: Pokie Island Rich Palms Lucky Tiger Casino Megaslot Bitkingz Parimatchwin Casino Rocket Montecryptos Cabarino Jackpot Jill VIP Robin Roo The ACMA undertook investigations that found these sites to be operating in breach…

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ACMA: National Gambling Self-exclusion Register One Step Closer

The HALLO ECHO

  Australia’s national self-exclusion register for online and phone gambling has moved a step closer with the release of industry rules for the register and the announcement of its new name – BetStop. Under the rules, interactive wagering providers will be required to promote BetStop through their website, apps and marketing. The rules also detail…

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Congratulations on appointment and invitation to meet ahead of Gambling Review

The HALLO ECHO

  The below letter is from John White, CEO of bacta, the trade body which represents seaside arcades and adult gaming centres across the UK. Congratulations on your appointment as Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy. We enjoyed a positive working relationship with your predecessor, Chris Philp MP, and look forward to enjoying a…

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PopOK Gaming Has Received a Certificate in the UK

The HALLO ECHO

  PopOK Gaming, a modern iGaming content developer, has successfully implemented all the technical improvements required by the UK market regulator and has been certified to provide its games in the region. Continuing its extension with colours flying, PopOK Gaming is now launching a range of games for local operators. 18 of its top-performing games,…

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California Democratic Party Opposes Legalizing Online Sports Betting

The HALLO ECHO

  The California Democratic Party revealed its ballot measure endorsements for November, and the measure to legalize online sports betting was not among them. The party voted in opposition of Prop 27, the online sports betting measure, while remaining neutral on a separate measure to legalize sports betting at tribal casinos and race horse tracks.…

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