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China to Expand Blacklist of Overseas Gambling Destinations Again

The HALLO ECHO

  China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced its plans to introduce a “third batch” of blacklist measures aimed at overseas tourist destinations that attract Chinese tourists for gambling activities. The ministry also said it would work with several other government departments to “suspend tour groups and arrangement of tourist visas” for outbound travel…

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HooYu Launches New KYC Solution for German Gambling Market

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading KYC provider HooYu has launched a new KYC solution for the German gambling market. The single solution orchestrates Schufa identity data checks, KJM-approved facial biometrics and ID document validation, video verification with a live human agent, PEPs and Sanctions watchlist screening and payment card checks. This range of services can be orchestrated via…

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Imposes €500,000 Fine on N1 Interactive Limited

The HALLO ECHO

  Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a fine of €500,000 (£425,967.50) on Maltese-based company N1 Interactive Limited. Since the Netherlands operates a regulated offline gambling market, whereby online gambling is not yet (but soon to be) allowed, N1 received a fine for offering illegal gaming to Dutch players. Words like “Amsterdam” were used…

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Japan’s “IR Implementation Act” to Come into Effect Next Week

The HALLO ECHO

  The Japanese Government has announced that the provisions of the Act on Promotion of Development of Specified Complex Tourist Facilities Areas, also known as the IR Implementation Act, will come into effect from July 19. The Act, originally passed into law in July 2018, outlines basic requirements for Japan’s IR and casino operations as…

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Leadstar Media Secures Affiliate License in Romania

The HALLO ECHO

  Sports betting and media company Leadstar Media has secured an affiliate license to begin offering its affiliate marketing services in Romania. The Romanian online gambling market has been regulated since 2015 and requires operators, suppliers and affiliates to be licensed. Leadstar Media has acquired a Class II license from the National Gambling Office (ONJN).…

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Australian MP to Introduce a Bill to Ban Loot Boxes for Under 18s

The HALLO ECHO

Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie is going to introduce a bill to Parliament next month to ban the sale of in-game loot boxes to those under 18 years of age. “We as a country accept that people over the age of 18 can gamble but let’s make that for adults and giving parents a warning,” Andrew…

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