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Elys Granted Approval for Ozio Lounge Sportsbook in Washington, DC

The HALLO ECHO

  Elys Game Technology Corp, an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced approval by the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) of the BetDupont Certified Business Enterprise Joint Venture between the Company and District Hospitality LLC in Washington, DC. This approval follows the previously announced sportsbook partnership with District Hospitality,…

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Danish Gambling Authority Blocks 82 Illegal Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  A Danish court has backed an order from the country’s gambling regulator resulting in a record 82 illegal websites being blocked. It is the eighth time that the Danish Gambling Authority has gone to court to have illegal websites blocked that offer gambling activities such as betting and online casino to Danes without a…

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UKGC Imposes £2.9M Fine on Betfred’s Parent Company

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £2.87m on Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The operator has also received an official warning for failures at the business. Leanne Oxley, Gambling Commission Director of Enforcement and Intelligence, said: “This is a further example of us taking action…

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Sportingtech appoints Paul Jerram as new Head of Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  Sportingtech, the multi-award-winning, full-service betting and gaming platform provider, has appointed Paul Jerram to the role of Head of Compliance. Jerram brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and a demonstrable track record of achievement in igaming compliance, encompassing both the strategic and operational dimensions of the online casino and sports betting industry.…

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Sweden to Open Applications for B2B Licences on March 1

The HALLO ECHO

  Sweden will open its application process for B2B supplier licenses on 1 March 2023, regulator Spelinspektionen has announced, despite the fact the bill to implement these licenses has not yet passed the legislature. Currently, the bill to implement gambling software licences has not yet become law. The measure was proposed by the government in…

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Kindred Group Intends to Appeal Fine from Norwegian Regulator

The HALLO ECHO

  The Kindred Group is going to appeal the fine imposed by Norway’s gambling regulator Lotteritilsynet. The company is facing a fine of NOK 1.2m ($111,902) per day from 5 October for allegedly conducting unlicensed operations in Norway. But Kindred has remained defiant. Earlier this year, Lotteritilsynet ordered the group to “cease and desist” or…

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