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Novomatic obtains Granada license

The HALLO ECHO

Novomatic, the Austria-based international gambling company, has obtained casino license in Granada, Spain. The license will allow the company to operate a casino for the next 15 years. The new casino is expected to generate 200 new direct jobs and. The authorities are happy to co-operate with the new project as the new facilities will…

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Battle Passes vs Loot Boxes: Which is legally more acceptable?

The HALLO ECHO

Two attorneys, Greg Boyd and Sean Kane, has launched a new book that offers insights into video game law, titled Video Game Law – Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry. The duo is talking in this article about the legal angles surrounding Loot Boxes and Battle Passes.…

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Italy publishes gambling ad ban decree on Official Gazette

The HALLO ECHO

The Italian government has published its Dignity Decree, the official law that bans all forms of gambling advertisements, in the country’s Official Gazette. This is a mandatory requirement after its successful passage in the government. The Dignity Decree was introduced in Italy’s legislature in late May and passed all legislative hurdles over the next two…

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Italian Parliament approves gambling ad ban

The HALLO ECHO

The Italian Parliament has approved by a majority of 30 votes the proposal to ban all forms of gambling-related advertising and sports sponsorships starting from the start of next year. With 155 voted in favour, 125 against and one abstained, the Senate approved the Dignity Degree, which will make the path clear for the new…

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Belarus makes online gambling legal

The HALLO ECHO

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has signed the order that legalises online gambling in the country. The new decree sets in motion a new system of licensing and taxation of online activities in the country. The Decree №305 also defines the requirements and conditions to conduct online gambling in the country. Those companies interested…

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UK’s Gambling Commission publishes tougher ad rules

The HALLO ECHO

The UK’s Gambling Commission has released a new set of updated rules regarding advertising, which are more stringent and tougher than the older set of rules. The commission said that the new set of rules “provide stronger protection for consumers and ensure they are treated fairly by gambling businesses.” The new rules are set to…

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