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UK Advertising Standards Authority Upholds Marketing Complaint Against 888

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against 888 UK Ltd with regards to a complaint made against the gambling group’s 777.com subsidiary. The advertisement in question included a countdown clock showing three minutes, featured underneath text reading “77 Free Spins (*T&C’s apply) ENABLED FOR ANOTHER”, which the complainant believed was misleading due…

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High 5 Games Granted Interim Supplier License in West Virginia

The HALLO ECHO

  US-based slot maker continues its expansion across the United States  High 5 Games today announced that the company has been granted an i-Gaming Interim Supplier License by the West Virginia Lottery. The license authorizes High 5 Games to operate in West Virginia effective immediately. Lauren Gazneli, Director of Client Partner for High 5 Games, commented: “West…

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New York State Gaming Commission Recommends Caesars Sportsbook for Mobile Sports Betting License

The HALLO ECHO

  Caesars Entertainment could soon bring its online and mobile sports betting platform, Caesars Sportsbook, to New York. The New York State Gaming Commission recommended Caesars for a Mobile Sports Wagering License, giving the Caesars Empire a path to bring mobile sports betting and Caesars Rewards to the Empire State. “We’ve been looking forward to…

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NYSGC Awards Nine Temporary Mobile Sports Betting Licenses

The HALLO ECHO

  The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) on Nov. 8 awarded nine temporary mobile sports betting licenses. These mobile licenses signal a massive market change that will recapture millions of dollars in lost gaming revenue in New York. It will also eliminate the need for bettors to cross New Jersey’s border to place mobile…

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SPORTSBET FINED AGAIN FOR ILLEGAL GAMBLING ADS

The HALLO ECHO

  Just days after the race that stops a nation, Australia’s largest online wagering company Sportsbet has been convicted again of gambling advertising breaches following investigations by Liquor & Gaming NSW. In Downing Centre Local Court on Friday 5 November, the company was fined $135,000. Liquor & Gaming’s Compliance Director Marcel Savary said the message was…

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DCMS and the Premier League Sign MoU

The HALLO ECHO

  Details of the government’s agreement with the Premier League on renewed broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners. As a result of the disruption and severe financial consequences of the pandemic, the government has legislated to allow the Premier League to renew its current broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners for an additional…

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