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Denmark Introduces Mandatory ID Card for Retail Betting

The HALLO ECHO

  The Danish government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory “playing card” ID that gamblers would need to be able to place bets at kiosks and other physical stores. The ID card would be introduced from July next year. The compulsory ID is intended to reduce the risk of money laundering and match fixing,…

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High 5 Games in Full Compliance of New UK Gambling Commission Requirements

The HALLO ECHO

  Full slot library meets new regulations that took effect on October 31 High 5 Games has confirmed that the company has met all UK remote gambling and software technical standards and is in full compliance of the new regulations established by the UK Gambling Commission. The new rules, which came into effect on October…

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Gaming Realms Gets Full Licence in Michigan

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Realms PLC has been granted a full iGaming Supplier Licence in Michigan. The grant follows the allocation of a provisional license by the state regulator in January of this year. Gaming Realms now has licenses in three jurisdictions, with the other two being New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the company’s application to supply…

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IGT Signs Multi-year Agreement with Authentic Brands Group

The HALLO ECHO

  International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company and owner of the Marilyn Monroe Estate, granting IGT licensing rights to develop and distribute Marilyn Monroe-themed, omnichannel lottery games. In addition to compelling instant tickets, innovative…

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Eyas Gaming partners with Crucial Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  Operator of popular MerkurSlots brand is using compliance specialist’s Crucial Player Protection system to protect at-risk players Eyas Gaming, the operator behind popular online casino brand MerkurSlots, has partnered with Crucial Compliance to mitigate player harm after recently making its debut in the UK market. Eyas Gaming is using the Crucial Player Protection (CPP)…

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UKGC publishes interim evaluation on the successful implementation of the ban on gambling with credit cards

The HALLO ECHO

  An interim evaluation of the Gambling Commission’s credit card ban indicates the action is popular among consumers and has not resulted in harmful unintended consequences. The credit card ban was introduced in April 2020 to add another layer of protection for consumers and add friction to the process of gambling with borrowed money. Evidence revealed some…

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