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Social gaming disruptor PickGuru is granted a UK Gambling Commission licence and announces TikTok executive to lead the business

The HALLO ECHO

  PickGuru, a brand new social gaming platform, announced that it has secured a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence. They also confirm the appointment of TikTok executive Olly Roland-Jones as chief executive officer (CEO). The platform allows friends and fans to challenge and compete with each other in a wide range of live and engaging…

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Gespa Names Jean-Michel Cina as its New President

The HALLO ECHO

  Gespa, the body that regulates gaming in the French-speaking parts of Switzerland, has named Jean-Michel Cina as its new president. He will take over from Jean-François Roth on January 1 for a four-year term. He will be the body’s second president, with Roth having held the position since Gespa was founded as Comlot in…

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BGaming expands market via Greek licence

The HALLO ECHO

  BGaming is delighted to announce that the studio has been granted a Type A1 Supplier Greek licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission. It is a significant decision for BGaming allowing to boost its international reach and deliver its products to the Greek market under the new regulations. Obtaining the Greek licence for BGaming means…

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Push Gaming rolls out in Romania

The HALLO ECHO

  Push Gaming has launched its growing range of player-first games in Romania as the provider continues to grow its European footprint. The announcement will see Push Gaming bring its award-winning games to the Romanian market, following its full certification to the standards set by Romania’s national regulator, the ONJN. The highly respected accreditation and…

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UKGC: Regulatory action against Greentube Alderney Limited

The HALLO ECHO

  An online gambling business must pay £685,000 after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failures. Greentube Alderney – which operates admiralcasino.co.uk and bellfruitcasino – will also undergo extensive independent auditing for the failures which occurred between December 2019 and November 2020. The Commission investigation revealed that the operator failed to: interact…

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Finnish Committee Says Gaming Payment Blocks Could Violate Article 15 and 18 of Finland’s Constitution

The HALLO ECHO

  Along with Norway, Finland is one of the few countries in Europe to retain a state-controlled monopoly system for gaming. However, a government committee has suggested it sees no justification for protecting that. Analysing a proposed amendment to Finland’s Lotteries Act which would allow for payment blocking against non-licensed operators, the Constitutional Committee has…

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