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The Draft for Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025 – India’s esports leaders welcome clear framework for growth of industry

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Reading Time: 3 minutes As per a recent development, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has prepared the Draft for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025 (“Draft Rules”). The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is also inviting feedback on the draft from stakeholders.   Key Highlights (Draft attached for reference): The provisions relating to recognition and promotion of esport, shall be administered by…

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EGBA Welcomes Approval of European Standard on Markers of Harm

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the positive outcome of the vote on the draft European standard on markers of harm in the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). An overwhelming majority of national standardisation bodies voted in favour of the standard, representing a significant milestone for…

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UKGC Publishes Second Annual Report from Gambling Survey for Great Britain

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 3 minutes   The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the second annual report from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), the world’s largest dedicated study of gambling participation, behaviours and consequences. Produced by National Centre for Social Research and University of Glasgow the survey has undergone independent review and complements the…

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Former Playtech Director of Internal Audit & Risk Joins eGaming Integrity

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes eGaming Integrity is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Penfold as Head of Internal Audit, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support Isle of Man licence holders in responding to increasing regulatory scrutiny and upholding the island’s reputation for integrity. Robert brings with him more than two decades of high-level experience in governance, risk,…

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Dutch Gambling Authority Imposes Penalty on Three Gambling Influencers

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a penalty on three gambling influencers. These influencers are Stiefunspeelt, Turcos and Buurtwachtt. The penalty is a follow-up to previously announced steps by the KSA to take stricter action against influencers. Because influencers often appeal to a young and therefore vulnerable target…

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DigiPlus Applies for South Africa License

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute DigiPlus Interactive has filed its license applications with the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) in South Africa. This move advances DigiPlus’ entry into one of the most promising regulated online gaming markets globally. DigiPlus has applied for three operator licenses in South Africa: a National Manufacturer License, a…

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