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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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Holland Casino live with Bragg Gaming Group’s ORYX Hub iGaming content

The HALLO ECHO

  Dutch state-owned casino live online with ORYX’s exclusive content as well as its casino gaming aggregator product in the newly regulated iGaming jurisdiction of the Netherlands ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company, is live with Holland Casino in the Netherlands after the operator was awarded one of the first ten licences announced by…

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PlayUp Granted License in New Jersey

The HALLO ECHO

  The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has granted Las Vegas-based PlayUp an operational license as an online sports betting operator. Laila Mintas, CEO of PlayUp USA, said: “This is a huge milestone for our business. New Jersey doesn’t just represent the largest market in terms of revenue for any operator, but it also…

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Finland: Eurosport Fined €800,000 for Gambling Ads

The HALLO ECHO

  The National Police Board (NPB) has imposed a conditional fine of EUR 800,000 on an international broadcaster Eurosport 1 television channel recently for marketing of gambling services in Finland. Earlier, on 16 September, the NPB prohibited Eurosport SAS (Eurosport) from marketing gambling services in Mainland Finland. The prohibition remains valid for a period of…

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UK’s Advertising Authority Upholds Complaint Against Napoleons Casinos

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint regarding a website and Facebook post for Napoleons Casinos. The site, which is owned by The A&S Leisure Group Ltd, stated on its home page; “Enjoy unlimited gambling in all of our Napoleons Casinos …”, with an answer on its FAQ page regarding becoming…

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MGA launches Consultation on the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority invites the gaming industry, service providers as well as wider interest groups to express their views and provide their feedback in relation to the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines (‘Guidelines’). In 2018, the Authority introduced a process whereby service providers interested in performing relevant auditing work (‘Service Providers’) are required…

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