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Dutch regulator raises penalty for illegal online gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  The gambling regulator of the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has increased the minimum penalty for illegal online gambling offences to €200,000. Previously the minimum fine was €150,000. The new has come into force after the country’s Senate decided to approve its Remote Gaming Act. Penalty could be subject to change based on the number of…

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Armenia brings on legislation to prevent gambling addiction

The HALLO ECHO

  Armenia has introduced a legislation with the intention of tackling gambling addiction. The law will come into force when the parliament passes the bill.   Atom Janjughazyan, Minister of Finance, said: “The bill is aimed at enhancing regulatory restrictions of the gambling sector, which will enable making infatuation with gambling a lot more difficult.…

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Coljuegos announces the issuing of its 17th Online Gambling License

The HALLO ECHO

  Colombian gambling regulatory body Coljuegos announced the issuing of its 17th online gambling license to the Bogota-based Games and Betting S.A.S., which plans to offer sports betting and casino products from its Betjuego.co domain for three-years. Colombia issued its first online gambling license in July 2017, after the country became the first South American…

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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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