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Malta Gaming Authority Lowers RTP

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has amended its Player Protection Directive to lower the minimum return to player (RTP) percentage from 92% to 85%. This will be applicable to both land-based and remote operators. The new amendments are prepared after a closed consultation with the industry stakeholders, including consultants, business-to-consumer operators and business-to-business operators..…

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Connecticut Sports Betting and igaming Law Comes into Force

The HALLO ECHO

  The new sports betting and igaming law has come into force in Connecticut, as Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill to legalize online sports betting and igaming. The law approves the agreement between Lamont and Mashantucketand Mohegan tribes in March, which offers permission to the tribes to start sports betting service at land-based sportsbooks…

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UEFA Slaps €50K Fine on Zlatan Ibrahimović for Bethard Stakes

The HALLO ECHO

  The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has fined mercurial Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović for €50,000 on his financial stakes in the Malta-based online betting company Bethard Group. The Appeals Body of UEFA has examined the investigation report and pronounced the judgement on the penalty for violating ‘Article 12’ of European football’s ‘Disciplinary Regulations’.…

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Betting and Gaming Council’s Response To Peers For Gambling Reform’s Report

The HALLO ECHO

  Michael Dugher, the chief executive of Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), issued a statement as a response to recommendations of a recent report by Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), an informal group of legislators with a common interest in gambling reform. PGR had claimed in the report, based on the findings in its study…

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BUSINESSES URGED TO REMAIN COVID COMPLIANT AND KEEP NSW SAFE

The HALLO ECHO

  The NSW hospitality industry is being put on notice with numerous serious breaches of COVID compliance being detected by Liquor & Gaming NSW inspectors. Liquor & Gaming Director of Compliance Dimitri Argeres said the developing situation in Victoria is a timely reminder for businesses to remain vigilant as inspectors are still out checking COVID…

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TVBET’s PokerBet and 21Bet have got certified equipment

The HALLO ECHO

  The world’s leading B2B provider of live games, TVBET, has updated the equipment of two more of its games — PokerBet and 21Bet. The games have got the GLI-certified shuffle machines, which guarantee the fairness of the outcomes. TVBET moves to the goal of upgrading all its games with the certified equipment. TVBET continues…

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