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NYSGC Awards Nine Temporary Mobile Sports Betting Licenses

The HALLO ECHO

  The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) on Nov. 8 awarded nine temporary mobile sports betting licenses. These mobile licenses signal a massive market change that will recapture millions of dollars in lost gaming revenue in New York. It will also eliminate the need for bettors to cross New Jersey’s border to place mobile…

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SPORTSBET FINED AGAIN FOR ILLEGAL GAMBLING ADS

The HALLO ECHO

  Just days after the race that stops a nation, Australia’s largest online wagering company Sportsbet has been convicted again of gambling advertising breaches following investigations by Liquor & Gaming NSW. In Downing Centre Local Court on Friday 5 November, the company was fined $135,000. Liquor & Gaming’s Compliance Director Marcel Savary said the message was…

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DCMS and the Premier League Sign MoU

The HALLO ECHO

  Details of the government’s agreement with the Premier League on renewed broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners. As a result of the disruption and severe financial consequences of the pandemic, the government has legislated to allow the Premier League to renew its current broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners for an additional…

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Spinomenal secures Spanish iGaming certification

The HALLO ECHO

Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has secured its B2B certification from Spain’s gambling regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ). Following rigorous assessment Spanish players will now be able to enjoy a strong selection of Spinomenal’s suite of HTML5 games. The portfolio includes popular games Demi Gods II, Book of Rebirth, Majestic King and…

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EGBA Supports Changes to Poland’s Tax Base for Online Sports Betting

The HALLO ECHO

  According to a new opinion paper by Professor Konrad Raczkowski, Poland’s former finance minister, replacing Poland’s high turnover-based tax for online sports betting with a tax based on gross gaming revenue (GGR) would contribute to a more viable and attractive online gambling market for the country’s sports bettors and raise more tax revenues for…

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MGM-Orix Consortium Could Benefit from Japan Election Results

The HALLO ECHO

  The result of Japan’s general elections is positive news for the country’s IR industry and in particular for the chances of the MGM/Orix consortium in Osaka after surprise gains by the Ishin To Party. The right-wing party almost quadrupled their seats from 11 to 41 making it the third-largest party in the country. In…

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