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BetCity.nl joins leading betting integrity monitor IBIA

The HALLO ECHO

  BetEnt B.V.’s Dutch licensed sports betting brand BetCity.nl has become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The operator joins many of the leading regulated sports betting operators in the world in becoming part of IBIA, with the association’s members accounting for over $137bn (€115bn) of global betting turnover per annum and nearly 50% of all…

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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to Launch Sports Betting This Year

The HALLO ECHO

  Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a new compact allowing the Forest County Potawatomi to offer event wagering on sports and non-sports events. The signed agreement was sent to the U.S. Department of Interior. It will undergo a 45-day review by the department before taking effect. The tribe plans to open a sports book…

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Minnesota Lawmakers Aiming to Try Again for Sports Betting

The HALLO ECHO

  Another push for sports betting legislation appears to be gaining momentum as Minnesota lawmakers last week announced a bipartisan legalization effort. Sen. Karla Bingham and Rep. Pat Garofalo last year announced they would file bills to legalize wagering, but the issue never got legs. On last Wednesday, Republican Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Democratic Rep.…

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Danish Regulator Reprimands Unibet Over AML Issues

The HALLO ECHO

  Unibet ‘Denmark’ Limited, which is responsible for Kindred’s Danish business, has been ordered by the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) to update its risk assessment. The regulator said it uncovered a “number of breaches” during an inspection concerning the company’s AML obligations. The DGA reprimanded Unibet for violating its rules on business procedures, know your…

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UK Gambling Commission Updates Guidance on Fair Terms and Practices

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has updated its guidance for all operators on fair and transparent terms and practices. The Commission has recently found licensees using terms that are potentially unfair and, in some cases, give them undue discretion to decide if and how they are applied. Examples include: Terms that allow licensees to…

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Cambodia Blocks 15 Illegal Lottery Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia has blocked 15 new internet sites, most of them originating from Vietnam, including the popular Vietnamese lottery website Vina24h. The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia says it will continue to cooperate with the National Police, relevant authorities and all telecom operators to eliminate all domain names that operate and provide…

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