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Gamban to Offer Gambling Blocking Product in Spanish

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK-based gambling block provider Gamban is expanding its service with a Spanish-language version of its software. It said the product can be downloaded in all Spanish-speaking countries although it’s particularly thinking of Spain where the government has been focusing closely on safer gambling and has introduced restrictions on gambling advertising. The Spanish Ministry…

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French Regulator Gains Power to Block All Unlicensed Gaming Sites

The HALLO ECHO

  French regulator L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has been granted the power to block any unlicensed gambling website from operating in France, regardless of whether they advertise to French customers. The “Law for the democratisations of sport in France” signed into law last week implements several measures on access to sport and to tackle…

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888 Secures iGaming Licence in Ontario

The HALLO ECHO

  888 Holdings has become one of the first operators to have been issued an iGaming licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The newly regulated market is set to launch on April 4, with 888 ready to offer its leading, innovative and content-rich casino, sport and poker products to players located…

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Camelot Achieves European Lotteries and World Lottery Association Responsible Gaming Certifications for Fifth Time

The HALLO ECHO

  UK’s National Lottery operator Camelot has announced that it has achieved the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification, as well as Level 4 of the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Responsible Gaming Certification, for a fifth time. In total, Camelot has now held the prestigious accreditations – each of which last for three years –…

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Wazdan gains Dutch certification for its top titles

The HALLO ECHO

  Wazdan, the leading casino games supplier, is set to enter its 18th regulated market after receiving certification for 23 of its best-performing titles in the Dutch market. Included in the newly certified titles are Wazdan’s staples 9 Lions, Sizzling 777 Deluxe, and Larry the Leprechaun, alongside the incredibly popular Hold the Jackpot series, featuring titles such as Fortune Reels, Power…

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AUSTRAC Launches Legal Action Against Crown for Alleged AML, CTF Breaches

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth for alleged serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. This action follows proactive compliance work with the casino sector which led to a number of…

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