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Superbook Gets Approval to Provide its Services in Maryland

The HALLO ECHO

  SuperBook successfully completed a controlled demonstration of its mobile sports wagering platform, resulting in the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issuing a mobile sports wagering license to its parent company, SBOpco. During the demonstration, customers participated in live wagering as Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff ensured that SuperBook complied with all required procedures,…

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AGCO Proposes Restrictions for Athlete and Celebrity Appearances in Internet Gambling Ads

The HALLO ECHO

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is proposing changes to its internet gambling advertising standards, restricting the participation of athletes and celebrities advertising online casinos and sports betting. With the Canadian market passing its first year of legalized online gambling, the AGCO is re-evaluating its advertising standards with the goal of “further…

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Octoplay Obtains Swedish Supplier Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Online casino game developer Octoplay has been granted permission to supply its suite of market leading slot machine games in Sweden Octoplay, an emerging leader in the supply of regulated online casino games, has successfully secured a licence from the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, as part of its strategic expansion. As one of the…

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Japanese Government Approves Osaka Plan

The HALLO ECHO

  The Japanese government has approved the nation’s first integrated resort plan, equipped with a casino – to be located in Osaka. An expert panel selected to evaluate the proposal from Osaka City and the prefectural governments found the application to have met all requirements. The Osaka IR is set to be developed by a…

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BMM Testlabs Singapore Announces Promotion of Vineet Malhotra to Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance, Asia

The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, is pleased to announce the promotion of Vineet Malhotra to Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance, Asia. Malhotra will report to the Senior Vice President of Operations for the APAC region. Kirk White, Executive Vice President and General Manager, APACAF, commented,:I…

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Draft Gambling Legislation Proposed in Albania

The HALLO ECHO

  In Albania and the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama has proposed legislation that would look to end the nation’s partial five-year prohibition on sports betting and gambling. The Balkan country of approximately 2.8 million people outlawed all gambling not offered via state-sanctioned casinos in 2018 but now wants to reverse this move as the initial…

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