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New iGaming rules for Greece

The HALLO ECHO

  The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has publishing an updated list of rules on online gambling regulations. The new rule has amendments to the earlier set of regulations. In the new list of rules, EEEP proposes a range of player protection measures. The regulator is now inviting comments from the gaming industry and other interested…

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The Wire Act in the USA could affect the iGaming industry

The HALLO ECHO

  The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the Wire Act should apply to all forms of gambling and not only to sports betting. The clarification could prove a problematic to all forms of igaming in the country that crosses state lines. The clarification could adversely affect daily fantasy sports, intrastate online casino…

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New legal regulations in Poland

The HALLO ECHO

  New regulations on the documentation of gambling will enter into force on 18 January 2019. On 28 December 2018, the Minister of Finance amends the ordinance on the documentation of entities operating in the field of gambling. Pos. 26 Overview: Entries for documentation kept in paper form shall be made in a permanent and…

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Poland adds over 5,400 domains in the register of prohibited sites

The HALLO ECHO

  Poland’s Ministry of Finance has created a ministry of prohibited websites, and there are more than 5,400 domains already in the list. The telecommunications and payment companies could be fined with PLN 250,000 penalty for allowing access to these websites and thereby breaking the gambling law. As of January 2nd this year there were…

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Casino operators file lawsuit against Andorra’s government

The HALLO ECHO

  Four European casino companies have filed lawsuit against the government of Andorra for favouring Jocs SA in a recent controversial casino licensing process. Jocs SA, a regional company, had won the bidding process for a casino in Andorra la Vella after a controversial bidding process. All the companies that lost out raised their voice…

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Denmark censures Facebook for promoting illegal websites

The HALLO ECHO

  Spillemyndigheden, the gambling authority of Denmark, has censured social media giant Facebook for promoting illegal gambling websites on its platform. The gambling authority has been taking stringent action against illegal gambling websites, as it is concerned about the lack of options about such websites in tracking the money or taxes associated with it. The…

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