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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Approves 8% Fantasy Sports Betting Tax Rate

The HALLO ECHO

  Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has approved an 8% tax rate on fantasy sports betting. Edwards approved the regulations for fantasy sports betting last month. The competitions for online cash prizes could not begin until the state set the rules and tax rate. The 8% tax rate will apply to the net revenue for…

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Complitech adds new functionalities and markets

The HALLO ECHO

  Complitech, the gaming industry’s only product and technical compliance database, has received a significant upgrade with new functionality and additional market coverage. As part of the new Complitech, users now have access to change management and information security requirements across all markets where these are available. Complitech has also added compliance requirements for gaming…

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Parliament approves legalisation of betting in Ukraine – A statement from Parimatch

The HALLO ECHO

  Parimatch Holding welcomes the result of today’s important vote. It is a landmark moment for both the international betting industry and Ukraine’s liberalizing economy. The development of a fair and regulated betting industry is excellent news for Ukraine. It shows the world we are ‘open for business.’ It will draw international investment into, and…

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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Bans Betting on Ukrainian Table Tennis

The HALLO ECHO

  The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has decided to prohibit betting on table tennis events in Ukraine and any matches involving six named Ukrainian players, after reports of alleged match-fixing. The Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association warned New Jersey authorities on July 7 of match-fixing concerns regarding Ukrainian table tennis. The notice read:…

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theScore Secures GLI-33 Certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Score Digital Sports Ventures Inc. (theScore Bet), subsidiary of Score Media and Gaming Inc, has received Gaming Laboratories International GLI-33 certification for its mobile sports betting app and the sportsbook player account management platform it plans to deploy in Indiana. GLI’s evaluation of theScore Bet app and the sportsbook player account management platform was…

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Cambodian Cabinet Passes Casino Regulation

The HALLO ECHO

  Cambodia’s cabinet has approved the draft law on commercial gaming management, according to reports in the Phnom Penh Post. The law “focuses on ensuring integrated commercial gambling that contributes to economic growth, tourism promotion, job creation, and revenue generation,” the report said, citing a press release from the Council of Ministers. It calls for…

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