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Huddle hires former Stars Group exec as new VP Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  Zeljka Perkovic joins Huddle’s leadership team – latest senior employee to leave large corporate to join fast-growing data-driven betting technology startup Huddle, the next generation iGaming technology developer, has hired former Stars Group compliance manager Zeljka Perkovic as its new VP Compliance, the latest senior employee to join the rapidly growing startup from a…

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Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Ban on Entry of Goans in Casinos

The HALLO ECHO

  A division bench of Bombay High Court at Goa has dismissed a petition that challenged a ban on locals playing in the Goan casinos. The petition was brought by 25-year-old student Shur Usgaonkar, who claimed that the ban on non-tourists violates a law that prohibits any state from making a law that infringe on…

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65 suspicious betting alerts reported by IBIA in Q3 2021

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 65 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during the third quarter (Q3) of 2021. The Q3 2021 total represents a 14% decrease compared to Q3 2020, which saw 76 alerts. The Q3 2021 alerts covered tennis (23 cases), football (18), table tennis (17), esports (2)…

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PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD AS PART OF THE STAR CASINO’S LICENCE REVIEW

The HALLO ECHO

  Public hearings will be carried out early next year as part of a review of The Star Casino. The review, which is considering how effectively The Star is complying with its statutory obligations and whether it remains suitable to hold a casino licence, started four weeks ago after Adam Bell SC was appointed by…

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Jogo Global granted UKGC Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Entry into key market set to spark significant growth for content and platform provider Jogo Global, the fast-growing platform provider and casino content developer, has been granted its licence by the UK Gambling Commission. Jogo Global is now able to target UK-licensed operators with its range of products and services that spans gaming platforms,…

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UKGC Suspends Operating Licence of BGO Entertainment

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the operating licence of BGO Entertainment Limited (operating licence no 039533-R-319369-021) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act). The review and consequent suspension follows concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in…

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