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Playson nets ISO 27001 certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Casino games and software developer Playson has received an ISO 27001 “Information security management” certification, demonstrating its strong commitment to information security. Playson was awarded the accreditation following an audit undertaken by a Quinel Limited laboratory, recognising the supplier’s full compliance with the data protection standards set by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).…

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VBET NAMED FIRST OFFICIAL POKER OPERATOR IN UKRAINE

The HALLO ECHO

  VBET has reached an agreement to become the first licensed online poker operator in Ukraine. VBET’s move into the Ukrainian market was approved on May 31, 2021, after the company received approval for Online Poker and Online Casino licenses from the Ukrainian Gambling and Lottery Commission (KRAIL). The global betting and gaming operation, powered…

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STS selects Rightlander as Compliance Solution Partner

The HALLO ECHO

  STS is the latest iGaming operator to sign up to Rightlander’s innovative compliance platform STS Gaming Group has partnered with Rightlander.com, to boost their responsible gambling capabilities and promote a safe gaming environment. Rightlander.com will provide STS with its technology – a comprehensive range of marketing scanning tools designed to stay on top of…

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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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