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Macau redrafts gambling license proposal

The HALLO ECHO

The Macau government has submitted a revamped gambling license proposal to its legislators. It is significant since the concession to the gambling license holders will end when the existing casino licenses expire. Most of the licenses will expire soon. Many players anticipate there to be automatic extensions given to the operators whose licenses expire first…

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Japan passes IR bill to legalise casinos

The HALLO ECHO

“Integrated resort” openings will be limited to three locations initially. Japan’s parliament has passed the Integrated Resort (IR) bill which will lead to the opening of the country’s first legal casino. As per the bill, the casinos will be restricted to three locations in the initial phase. The passage of bill had controversies and resistance…

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Google modifies policy to accommodate Italy’s ban of gambling ads

The HALLO ECHO

Internet giant Google has adjusted its policies on search results to accommodate the new legislation in Italy that bans gambling advertisements. Google modified its policy page on Monday to make it congruent to Italy’s so-called Dignity Decree and its prohibition on nearly all forms of gambling advertising and sponsorships. Google’s notice reminded operators that, as…

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Russia’s Duma passes legislation to punish illegal gambling

The HALLO ECHO

Russia’s lower house of parliament Duma has passed the bill that is aimed at punishing unlawful gambling. The State Duma passed the third and final reading of a bill that is set to make punishment for illegal gambling organisations more stringent. As per the new bill, unlicensed gambling conducted outside of the specially designated zones,…

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Italy adopts gambling advertising ban

The HALLO ECHO

The Italian government has adopted the law that bans gambling advertising completely. Here are the details about the ban and its implications. The law decree enforcing the gambling advertising ban technically came into force from July 14. However, there is a provision in the law that allows ongoing contractual agreements, which were already signed, to…

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Dutch gambling regulator to discuss legislation with industry leaders in September

The HALLO ECHO

The Dutch gambling regulator the will discuss the fresh proposals about the Remote Gambling Bill that with the industry leaders in the country. Sander Dekker, the Minister for Legal Protection of the Netherlands, proposed a revised framework for licensed operators to enhance consumer protection measures. His letter to legislators revitalises a bill that had been…

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