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India: Karnataka State Government to Ban Online Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  The Karnataka Government has decided to ban online gambling or betting by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. The ban, however, would not include lottery or betting on horse races, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J.C. Madhuswamy, briefing the media on the decisions taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj…

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Natalie Carter joins Broadway Gaming as Head of Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  Broadway Gaming has recently appointed Natalie Carter as Head of Compliance, formerly Head of Regulatory Affairs/Safer Gambling and MLRO for One Click Limited. Carter, with expertise in both UK and MGA regulations, has worked within the iGaming industry for the past nine years having previously covered Sportsbook and Casino verticals.  In her new position…

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CEGO to bring online casino games to UK market

The HALLO ECHO

  Operator will build on success with Spilnu and Lyckost brands as part of its international expansion plans   CEGO, operator of online casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost, is continuing its expansion into more regulated markets after being granted a license to operate in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission. This means CEGO will now…

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Genius Sports Secures Sports Betting License in Wyoming

The HALLO ECHO

  Genius Sports Limited has announced that it has been granted a long-term Online Sports Wagering Vendor Permit by the Wyoming Gaming Commission. With the addition of Wyoming, Genius Sports is now authorized to operate in 15 U.S. states, powering award-winning official data, streaming, and marketing solutions for leading sportsbooks and lotteries. “We are honored…

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Illegal Bingo and Lottery Operations

The HALLO ECHO

  The Netherlands Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued cease and desist orders to two operators of online bingo and commercial online lottery services that were found to be running illegally on Facebook. Luxury Bingo and BSB Shop were both operating on the social network – with the latter also active on the Discord group-chatting…

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Marcus Boyle Appointed as New Chair of UK Gambling Commission

The HALLO ECHO

  UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Marcus has been appointed for a term of five years which commences in September 2021. He takes over from Bill Moyes whose five-year term in the role comes to an end this month.

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