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ASA dismisses complaints over Betfair TV ad

The HALLO ECHO

  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that the TV ad for Betfair had not breached the advertising code and that no further action is necessary. The ad in question showed a young man checking his mobile phone while walking down the pavement and going through what appeared to be a “secret” door leading…

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Dutch Gaming Authority slaps €400,000 fine on two online gambling websites

The HALLO ECHO

  The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, has slapped a €400,000 penalty on the gambling websites 1xbet.com and xbet-1.com. The regulatory body has found that in a certain period, both gambling sites could be accessed from within the Netherlands. These websites also used the Dutch language and Dutch payment method iDeal. Games of chance…

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Virginia passes bill for casino legalisation

The HALLO ECHO

  In a historic development, Virginia’s state General Assembly has passes the casino legalisation bill. The bill will now move to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. The governor is expected to support casino legalisation. After which there will be city-wise referenda. In other words, casino legalisation is imminent in Virginia. State House and Senate lawmakers okayed…

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Spelinspektionen issues warning to gambling companies over bonus offer rules

The HALLO ECHO

  Spelinspektionen, the gambling regulator of Sweden, has issues a warning all licensed gambling operators and urged them to stick to the newly implemented rules concerning bonus offers. Sweden opened up its market to international online casino and betting companies on 1 January 2019. The country has licensed about 70 betting and casino operators and…

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Is it true that Indian government is planning to legalise online gambling?

The HALLO ECHO

  Rumours are abuzz about Indian government’s plans to regulate online gambling in the country. Overall, gambling is prohibited in India, apart from a few jurisdictions. However, there have been recent staccato calls for legalisation of online gambling. In fact, there exists a few companies who make use of the grey area in the legality…

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The Current Absurdity of the Dutch Online Gambling Law

The HALLO ECHO

  The Senate of the Netherlands has been discussing a bill that proposes to regulate online gambling in the country. A vote has been scheduled to take place this week. The bill was passed by the lower house in 2016 and has been languishing for two years because other issues were given priority. This article…

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