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SoftSwiss expands to the African continent

The HALLO ECHO

  SoftSwiss is excited to announce its official expansion into the African continent. As the company continues extending its global presence, this month SoftSwiss received a license for Nigeria. This is another great milestone for SoftSwiss in entering new regulated markets. Nigeria is the largest country in Africa, with 200 million inhabitants, whilst also being…

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PlayStar Casino strengthens compliance and responsible gambling with Maxima Compliance

The HALLO ECHO

  PlayStar Casino has joined forces with Maxima Compliance where Maxima will provide a unique in-house service to ensure PlayStar Casino meets and exceeds its regulatory, compliance and responsible gambling needs. Under the partnership, Maxima Compliance will provide dedicated resources to PlayStar Casino via unique in-house engagement, assisting the online casino brand through preparation, pre…

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Austria to Establish New Gambling Authority

The HALLO ECHO

  Gernot Blümel, the Finance Minister of Austria, has announced a wide-ranging overhaul of the country’s gambling regulatory framework, that will see player protection controls ramped up, new transparency requirements introduced, and a new supervisory authority formed. The Austrian Treasury is currently responsible for licensing and enforcement of gambling regulations, but the new authority will…

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North Dakota Gaming Resolutions to Go to Senate

The HALLO ECHO

  The North Dakota House of Representatives has passed two resolutions that could put sports betting and online poker on the November ballot. The legislation may allow North Dakota to join Michigan in legalizing interstate poker. Since the state does not have any commercial casinos, all gaming and sports betting would take place online. Republican…

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Betkick and Betago Secure German Sportsbook Licences

The HALLO ECHO

  Stoiximan-owned Austrian operator Betkick Sportwettenservice and Malta-licensed Betago have become the latest operators to secure federal sports betting licences in Germany. Betkick can now legally offer betting via the Betano.de domain. Originally founded in Austria, it was acquired by Kaizen Gaming, then Stoiximan, in July 2018. Betago, meanwhile, has secured retail and online licences…

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Rush Street Secures Market Access in Ohio, Maryland and Missouri Through Strategic Partnership with Penn National

The HALLO ECHO

  Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has secured market access opportunities in Ohio, Maryland, and Missouri through a strategic partnership deal with Penn National Gaming. Under the terms of the deal, RSI will have the ability to offer its BetRivers.com real-money online casino and sports betting platform for up to 20 years in Ohio, Maryland, and…

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