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Federal Court Rejects Novomatic’s Claims Against EGT

The HALLO ECHO

  Novomatic has been trying to enforce legal claims against Euro Games Technology (EGT) and its German sales partner Е-Systems GmbH, for more than four years. On 15 October 2020, the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe rejected Novomatic’s complaint against the non-admission of the appeal. Thus, the decision of the Berlin Court of Appeal…

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EA Appealing Potential €5 Million Fine in the Netherlands for Selling FIFA Loot Boxes

The HALLO ECHO

  Electronic Arts (EA) is appealing a potential €5 million fine in the Netherlands for its sale of FIFA Ultimate Team packs. The Dutch government announced last month that it would be enforcing a fine against EA for its implementation of paid-for loot boxes in its most recent FIFA games. EA will have to change…

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Spanish Football Clubs Told to End Sponsorship Deals with Betting Companies

The HALLO ECHO

  Spanish football clubs sponsored by gambling firms have been advised to cancel their contracts before the end of the season in anticipation of a new law on gambling advertising, according to a letter sent by a government minister on Wednesday. The letter, signed by the minister of consumer affairs Alberto Garzon and seen by…

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Wazdan set for Switzerland entry

The HALLO ECHO

  Casino games supplier Wazdan has had 15 of its top-performing games certified for Switzerland as the company prepares to enter the online market. Included in the market-ready titles are recent hits Choco Reels™ and Infinity Hero™, as well as fan-favourites Black Horse™ Deluxe and 9 Lions, with Wazdan set to launch with a major…

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Yggdrasil granted ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation

The HALLO ECHO

  Enables business to further expand into new markets with many jurisdictions using certification as regulatory benchmark  Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has been granted an ISO/IEC 27001 certification, proving its commitment to information security standards. The international certification is awarded when a set level of information security standards are reached,…

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Authentic Gaming agrees Maxima Compliance partnership

The HALLO ECHO

  B2B online live casino games specialist Authentic Gaming has agreed a deal which will see Maxima Compliance optimise and streamline the provider’s compliance function. Authentic Gaming will gain full access to Maxima Compliance’s team of product compliance experts, which will assist Authentic Gaming’s entry into new markets. Maxima Compliance will oversee and deliver all aspects of…

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