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International Betting Integrity Association Responds to Dutch Remote Games Regulation

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has responded to the draft regulation from the Netherlands that implements the Remote Games of Chance Act. The association welcomes the decision to license and regulate online betting, but has concerns regarding the effectiveness of the proposed regime in the Netherlands. The association said that the concerns include…

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ASA Sanctions 32Red for Breach of Advertising Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has sanctioned the online casino brand 32Red for violating gambling advertising code. A Google search ad of 32RED popped up when the term “Jack and the Beanstalk” was in the search bar. This raised concern that gambling ads are targeting children and minors. The gambling operator said that it was…

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ACMA Warns SEN+ for Breach of Gambling Ad Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has warned Pacific Star Network (PSN) for streaming gambling ad during the live audio coverage of the 2019 Australian Open through its SEN+ online sports radio. The advert was in relation to an online service that provides information to subscribers about horse racing. According to the ACMA,…

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Netherlands’ KSA Hits PokerStars with €400k Penalty

The HALLO ECHO

  Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a fine of €400k on gambling operator The Stars Group (TSG) for allowing Dutch customers to gamble on the PokerStars.eu domain without a Dutch gambling license. PokerStars had crossed a number of the regulatory red lines, including the ability to access the site from a Dutch IP address, the…

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Iranian Government Proposes for New Cryptocurrency Mining Regulations

The HALLO ECHO

  The Cabinet of Iran has proposed for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran, which include annual licensing for cryptocurrency miners. Based on the proposal, licensed and registered cryptocurrency miners will be required to submit information such as their list of business activities, the predicted value of their investments, current employment status, rental agreements for…

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Taiwan to Amend Existing Regulations to Criminalise Online Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  Taiwan government is planning to amend its existing regulations to criminalise online gambling. The government says that online gambling is behind many “social and family problems” in the country. The ministry announced that the amendment to Articles 266 and 270 of Taiwan’s Criminal Code will “add criminal liability for gambling with the use of…

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