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UKGC Publishes First National Strategic Assessment

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its first-ever National Strategic Assessment. The document uses the latest available evidence, from various sources and case studies, to assess the issues and risks gambling presents to consumers and the public. It sets out UKGC’s priority actions to address those risks and issues, as well as highlighting…

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UK Gambling Commission Revokes Park Lane Casino Operator’s Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revoked the operating licence of Silverbond Enterprises Ltd which runs Park Lane Casino. The decision was made because there was a change in corporate control at the operator and the Commission is not satisfied that it would have granted the operating licence to the Licensee had the new…

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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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