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German State Treaty on Gambling Clears Final Hurdle

The HALLO ECHO

  The state parliament of Sachsen-Anhalt has ratified Germany’s Fourth Amendment on the State Treaty on Gambling, which will now officially come into force on July 1. The treaty already had the necessary approval of 13 states, but approval from Saxony-Anhalt was essential to the legislation since the state is to host the regulatory agency…

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Leander awarded coveted ISO 27001:2013 Certification for ISMS

The HALLO ECHO

  Leander Games, working with TÜV Rheinland global auditors has been awarded the coveted leading international ISO 27001:2013 Throughout this rigorous process Leander demonstrated its ongoing and systematic approach towards security and demonstrated its commitment to protecting sensitive information and critical assets while consistently delivering quality service for customers. Leander’s CEO, Steven Matsell, says: “Receiving…

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ACMA Requests ISPs to Block More Illegal Gambling Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites include Bao Casino, Pokie Place, Reels of Joy and Ozwin Casino. Following numerous complaints about these services, the ACMA undertook investigations which found them to be operating in breach of the…

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France’s ANJ Flags Concerns Over Licensees’ Player Protection Strategies

The HALLO ECHO

  L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has approved or suggested improvements to player protection plans licensees were ordered to submit as part of the French gambling regulator’s increased focus on social responsibility.  The regulator examined action plans from all operators active in the country, including the two former monopolies, La Française des Jeux (FDJ) and…

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Slotmill Complete Swedish Certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Premium casino game supplier, Slotmill has had its portfolio of games certified for the Swedish Market. This is another milestone achieved by the growing supplier. In Q1 2021, Slotmill announced that its portfolio of games had been certified for Lithuania, Latvia, Malta and Estonia. Jamie Boyle, Product Owner at Slotmill said, “Obtaining Swedish Certification for…

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Receives 28 iGaming Licence Applications

The HALLO ECHO

  The Dutch gambling regulator (KSA) has received 28 applications for a license to be able to offer online games of chance in the Netherlands. The market for online games of chance will open on October 1. The companies that meet all the conditions will receive a license. Among other things, it is assessed whether…

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