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Spanish Government Approves New Gambling Ad Restrictions

The HALLO ECHO

  Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a new Royal Decree which introduces more restrictions on gambling advertising. The new decree will restrict ads on television/radio/YouTube to a narrow window of 1 am-5 am, eliminate gambling sponsorship of sports bodies and limit operators offering bonuses only to customers who have already made at least three…

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BMM Testlabs announces approval in Greece

The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs, the world’s best gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy is pleased to announce that the Hellenic Gambling Commission (HGC) has approved BMM as an independent test lab for Greece. Marzia Turrini, EVP, Europe and South America, commented, “We are honored that the HGC has approved BMM for the Greek gaming market. For…

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GLI Europe Authorized to Test and Certify iGaming, VLT and Casino Products for Greece

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Laboratories Europe® has been awarded a license by the Hellenic Gaming Commission to certify and audit all categories of gaming. “We are honored that the Hellenic Gaming Commission has approved GLI to test, audit and certify iGaming, VLT and casino products for Greece,” said Martin Britton, Managing Director of GLI EMEA. “We have…

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Online Gambling Tax in Argentina Gains Approval from Chamber of Deputies

The HALLO ECHO

  The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved the Budget for the year 2021, which raises taxes on online gaming from 2% to 5%. Now, the budget is pending full Senate approval. Although Juntos por el Cambio, the largest opposition party, did not vote, the government, with the help of the Interbloque Federal, the Interbloque…

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PAGCOR Approves Manila’s Integrated Resorts to Accept Online Bets

The HALLO ECHO

  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has granted permission for the integrated resorts in Manila to accept online bets in a move aimed at helping operators recoup COVID-19 induced losses. Alfredo Lim, President and COO of PAGCOR, confirmed that recently received applications from City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, Resorts World Manila and…

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Bet-at-Home Group Wins German Sports Betting Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The regional council of Darmstadt has granted a German sports betting licence to online betting operator Bet-at-Home.com AG Group. Bet-at-Home now has a monthly betting limit of €1000 per customer that may be increased to €10,000 and to €30,000 for a limited number of customers, provided that certain criteria are met and loss limits…

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