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Kindred services remain closed to Dutch residents until licence is awarded

The HALLO ECHO

  On 30 September, Kindred Group communicated to temporarily cease services for Dutch residents due to policy changes in the Netherlands. Kindred has today taken the decision to keep its services closed to Dutch residents until a licence is awarded by the Dutch regulator (KSA). Kindred Group plc (Kindred) has taken the decision that its services…

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Crown Unsuitable to Operate Melbourne Casino, Retains Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Crown Resorts has been found unsuitable to operate Crown Melbourne, but the company will retain its licence, and will be subject to stricter oversight. Victoria’s Royal Commission into Crown has found the operator unsuitable to continue to hold the licence under the Casino Control Act, and an unsuitable associate of Crown Melbourne. But Commissioner…

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AvatarUX enters into licensing agreement with Stakelogic for PopWins™ mechanic

The HALLO ECHO

  AvatarUX has entered into a licensing agreement with Stakelogic that will see the supplier get exclusive rights to the popular PopWins™ mechanic. The deal, including 6 months exclusivity period, will see Stakelogic incorporate the unique PopWins™ mechanic into its own games, with two titles already confirmed- MysteryDrop™ and their new title JokerDrop™. AvatarUX’s thrilling PopWins™ mechanic has…

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ACMA Orders ISPs to Block Five More Illegal Gambling Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block further five illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites include Spin Bit, Fight Club, Kim Vegas, Queenspins and Yoju Casino. Following numerous complaints about these services, the ACMA undertook investigations which found them to be operating in breach…

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Lady Luck Games awarded multiple market certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Games from Swedish slots specialist Lady Luck Games have been certified in five of Europe’s most important regulated markets. Players favourites like Valhöll: Hall of the Slain, Valley of the Muses and Alchemister will join new release Rooftop Fight on the roster of online casinos in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. The…

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UKGC Receives Four Applications for National Lottery Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has received four final applications for the Fourth National Lottery licence competition. The competition for the fourth licence was launched in August 2020 and now moves into the final stage with four applicants submitting their applications for final evaluation. This is the highest number of final applications received since…

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