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U.S. FTC to conduct public workshop for examining consumer protection issues surrounding loot boxes

The HALLO ECHO

  The United States’ Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will be holding a public workshop in August 2019, to examine consumer protection issues surrounding video game loot boxes. The workshop will be attended by stakeholders including industry representatives, consumer rights advocates, and government officials among others. The FTC has said that its August…

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Quickspin gets 35 games officially certified for the Swedish market

The HALLO ECHO

  Quickspin, the Swedish video-slot developer, gets 35 games officially certified for the Swedish market. The games have been reported complaints from the start of the year, in line with Swedish Gambling Authority guidelines, but now they are officially approved. Tomas Rybing, Agile Project Manager at Quickspin, said: “Quickspin’s proactive work and on-going support for…

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Sportschamps convicted for illegal gambling ad

The HALLO ECHO

  Wagering company Sportschamps has been convicted of posting an illegal gambling advertisement online as a result of an investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW. In Downing Centre Local Court on 3 April, the company was fined $2,500 and ordered to pay $3,250 in legal costs for breaching NSW gaming laws. The prosecution related to…

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Application deadline extends for Greece Casino license

The HALLO ECHO

  The deadline for submitting the license applications for the development of a casino complex, as the part of a larger €8 billion integrated resort, at the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport has been extended by 40 days. The previous deadline was April 22. The new deadline is May 31, 2019. The Hellenic…

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Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority slaps fine on casino group on law violators

The HALLO ECHO

  The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority has imposed a fine of 495,000 euros on Olympic Casino Group Baltija, the Lithuanian subsidiary of Estonia’s Olympic Entertainment Group, the Baltics’ largest gaming operator. The fine is imposed for serious violations of the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The company failed to additionally…

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Belarus legalises online gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  The government of Belarus has legalized online casinos. The document related to this was signed by President Alexander Lukashenko back in August 2018. As per the document, online casinos became a legalized entity in Belarus from April 1. The decree has also changed some rules for all type of gambling. Gambling is now available…

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