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Canada Amends the Criminal Code Offence of Money Laundering

The HALLO ECHO

  The Government of Canada has amended the Criminal Code offence of money laundering. The regulation changes criminalise moving money on behalf of someone despite money laundering suspicions. “This change modernises Canada’s money laundering criminal offences to be consistent with key allies (e.g. U.K. and Australia) and provides an additional tool to disrupt and more…

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Spain Approves the Creation of Commission to Combat Sports Manipulation

The HALLO ECHO

  The Ministry of the Presidency in Spain has approved the creation of a national commission to combat match-fixing and betting-related fraud. According to the Ministry, the commission will “develop action plans [and] recommendations or diagnoses to detect, prevent and combat illegal actions in the field of sports competitions and fraud in betting.” Members of…

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Sports Betting Becomes Legal in New Hampshire

The HALLO ECHO

  New Hampshire has become the latest U.S. state to legalise sports gambling. Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a measure that legalises betting on professional sports and most Division I college sports, excluding games involving New Hampshire schools. The state Lottery Commission will regulate the new industry. “We can do it with a lot…

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UKGC Grants Supplier Licence to Green Jade Games

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has awarded a supplier licence to Green Jade Games, the Malta based casino games developer. Operators in the UK can now offer the innovative slots of Green Jade Games to their players where the players can determine the course of the narrative and outcome of the game. Green Jade worked hand…

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Victory for Lottery in Pennsylvania Casinos’ Gambling Lawsuit

The HALLO ECHO

  Pennsylvania casinos have lost a bid to close down online lottery games that they say are too much like casino gambling, just days before the state’s first casinos launch their own online gambling portals. The decision of Commonwealth Court is a victory for the state lottery, although the casino owners’ 9-month-old lawsuit will continue.…

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SYNOT Games Secures Portuguese License

The HALLO ECHO

  SYNOT Games, an established content supplier licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, has acquired the certification to enter the Portuguese iGaming market. The regulatory news comes after recent launches in Sweden and Denmark and outlines further expansion to south European markets expected in the upcoming weeks and months. “Portugal is another significant destination for…

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