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State Duma Approves the Bill to Simplify Customer Registration of Russian-licensed Online Sports Betting Sites

The HALLO ECHO

  Russia’s lower legislative body has approved the bill to simplify the customer registration process for Russian-licensed online sports betting sites. State Duma has approved the third and final reading of federal law 423799-7, which will dramatically simplify the customer registration process. To take effect, the bill now requires the approval of the Federation Council…

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Maine Legislature Passes Sports Betting Bill

The HALLO ECHO

  Maine legislature has passed the sports betting bill. The Legislative Document 553 was given final approval by each chamber of the legislature and will now pass to Governor Janet Mills to be signed into law. LD553 opens up the market to all of the state’s bricks and mortar gaming venues, such as commercial racetracks,…

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Spelinspektionen Penalises United Lottery Solutions

The HALLO ECHO

  Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has issued an official warning and financial penalty of SEK700,000, around $73,30o on United Lottery Solutions, after the operator breached national laws on lottery betting. The regulator said that United Lottery Solutions had been offering players in Sweden the opportunity to bet on the outcome of various lottery games…

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ASA Warns Betfair and William Hill After Gambling Ads Appear in Looney Tunes App

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned William Hill and Flutter Entertainment to refine their advertising targeting strategies, after their promotions appeared in Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem, an app seen as being of particular appeal to minors. Flutter Entertainment responded that the ad had been placed by mobile engagement platform Tapjoy. Following…

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California Tribes to Continue Fight for Protecting Gaming Exclusivity

The HALLO ECHO

  The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation for breach of their respective compacts with the State of California. The court acknowledged the exclusive right of…

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MGA Cancels the Gaming Licence of ASAP Italia SRL

The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority has cancelled the gaming licence of ASAP Italia SRL. ASAP Italia SRL has thus been directed to proceed with the cancellation process of the authorisation, and to suspend all gaming operations with immediate effect. In addition, a notice on the Authorised Person’s website is to be displayed informing all players…

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