lottery

ggl-warns-against-“el-gordo”-ticket-purchases

GGL Warns Against “El Gordo” Ticket Purchases

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute GGL, the Federal Authority of German Gambling, has issued a warning to consumers about the illegal status of participating in Spain’s popular annual Christmas lottery “El Gordo” through online platforms. The Authority has also published FAQs on the legal situation. During the pre-Christmas period, especially in November and December, advertising…

read more
regulator-imposes-nok-25-million-fine-after-norsk-tipping-names-52-incorrect-winners

Regulator imposes NOK 25 million fine after Norsk Tipping names 52 incorrect winners

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes An error in the super draw on April 19th led to 52 incorrect winners of million-dollar prizes. In September, the Norwegian Lottery Authority announced a fine of up to 25 million, and the fine has now been approved.   – Players should be able to trust that Norsk Tipping’s draws are correct.…

read more
ghana’s-nla-introduces-new-sticker-to-clamp-down-on-illegal-lotto-operators

Ghana’s NLA Introduces New Sticker to Clamp Down on Illegal Lotto Operators

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   The fight against illegal lotto operations in Ghana continues unabated with a major push led by the Director-General and Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). On August 26, the Authority organised a press conference at Brennan Hall to re-emphasise the ongoing registration exercise for Lotto Writers under registered Private…

read more
agco-removes-cap-on-seller-commission-for-charitable-lottery-products

AGCO Removes Cap on Seller Commission for Charitable Lottery Products

1000 600 The HALLO ECHO

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated several lottery policies to remove the cap on seller commission for Paper Raffles and Media Bingo, along with removing the prohibition on Catch the Ace paper lotteries, to align with other charitable lottery products. Licensed charities may now negotiate commissions directly with sellers and…

read more
scientific-games-granted-license-from-uae’s-general-commercial-gaming-regulatory-authority

Scientific Games Granted License from UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Scientific Games is licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority as a Gaming-Related Vendor for the supply of lottery products and services in the UAE. The GCGRA is the federal executive agency responsible for regulating and overseeing all commercial gaming in the UAE to ensure fairness and transparency.…

read more
scientific-games-ilottery-receives-national-council-on-problem-gambling’s-icap-ready-accreditation

Scientific Games iLottery Receives National Council on Problem Gambling’s iCAP Ready Accreditation

1000 600 The HALLO ECHO

  Scientific Games has achieved the distinguished iCAP Ready supplier accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling. The iCAP Ready accreditation, a version of NCPG’s Internet Compliance Assessment Program for suppliers, confirms that the global lottery company meets the gold standard for consumer protection with its iLottery platform and user experience requirements for consistently safe, enjoyable online…

read more