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Finland Parliament Approves Govt’s Proposal for New Gambling Act

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Finland Parliament has approved the Government’s proposal for a new Gambling Act. As a result of the reform, Veikkaus’ exclusive right to offer gambling services will end for betting games as well as online slot machine and casino games in the summer of 2027. Parliament approved the Government’s proposal for…

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Ireland Labour Party Leader Urges to Ban Gambling Ads

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Labour party leader Ivana Bacik has urged that Ireland should follow other countries and ban all gambling adverts. The party leader was speaking to the media after a branch of BoyleSports in Dublin ran a promotion which encourages customers to open an account with the company, saying that having a…

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French Tennis Player Quentin Folliot Suspended for 20 Years Over Match-fixing

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed that French tennis player Quentin Folliot has been suspended from the sport for a period of 20 years, fined $70,000, and ordered to repay corrupt payments totalling more than $44,000 after committing 27 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP). 26-year-old Folliot was…

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$44,000 fine for ex-licensee after pokies violations at Western Sydney hotel

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes The former licensee of a Canley Vale hotel has been fined $44,000 for repeatedly operating gaming machines during mandatory shutdown hours. An investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW found that gaming machines at the former Richards on the Park Hotel were operated during the shutdown period on 68 occasions between May…

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Slovakia’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (ÚRHH) wins prestigious international Global Regulatory Awards 2025

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Slovakia’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has achieved a remarkable international success. At the prestigious Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) 2025 ceremony, held in late November in London, the Authority turned its nomination into a victory, winning the award in the category “Regulatory Initiative of the Year” for its educational project aimed at…

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CT Interactive Expands Certified Games Portfolio in Croatia

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute CT Interactive has strengthened its presence in the regulated Croatian iGaming market by securing certification for an additional 60 games, including its newest progressive jackpot offering. “The certification in Croatia is an important step in our ongoing European expansion. We are proud to introduce a diverse portfolio of games to…

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