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UK ASA Bans “Misleading” Ad of Lucky Go Studio

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an ad of Lucky Go Studio after a claimant challenged whether an in-game ad was deceptive owing to unrealistic chances of winning prizes while using the app. The commercial was first seen on 25 November 2019, which was initially shown as an in-play video ad for…

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Stars Group and Flutter Entertainment Combo Gets UK CMA Clearance

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unconditionally cleared the combination of The Stars Group with Flutter Entertainment following CMA’s Phase 1 review under the Enterprise Act 2002. The Stars Group and Flutter had signed a contract that allows an all-share acquisition of The Stars Group by Flutter pursuant to a plan of…

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Belgium National Lottery Introduces Changes to its Lottery and Gambling Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  Belgium’s National Lottery has introduced some changes to its lottery and gambling rules during this coronavirus crisis. According to the new rules, the validity of winnings tickets will be 30 weeks instead of the existing 20 weeks. This change is in view of the possibility that a winner is unable to go outside or…

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Denmark’s New Marketing Regulations for Gambling Begins on April 1

The HALLO ECHO

  Denmark’s new marketing regulations for gambling are set to come in effect on April 1. As per the new regulations, gambling marketing must include new information and links. Gambling marketing must now show the age limit for betting and information about the national self-exclusion register. Operators must also direct customers towards the responsible gambling…

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee Signs Bill Allowing Sports Betting in Tribal Casinos

The HALLO ECHO

  Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill that will allow sports gambling at tribal casinos in the state. “This will allow people to participate in a new gaming activity that is safe and well-regulated by the tribes,” Inslee said. Washington Indian Gaming Association Executive Director Rebecca Kaldor thanked Inslee for supporting the bill.…

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Bulgarian Gambling Regulator Suspends Eurofootball Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling has suspended the licence of bookmaker Eurofootball for three months over unpaid taxes. The commission said that Eurofootball could resume betting activities if it pays 329 million levs ($182.11 million) to the state within three months. Eurofootball was founded in 1990 and became hugely successful with more than…

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