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Seller of illegal streaming devices jailed for three months and fined $166,200 in landmark case

The HALLO ECHO

  An electronics retailer in Singapore has been convicted of selling illegal streaming devices (ISDs), which provided access to illegal broadcasts of Premier League football and other entertainment content. Synnex Trading and its Director Jia Xiaofeng were today found guilty of four criminal charges of copyright infringement. Jia was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail…

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LeoVegas swedish gaming license extended to five years

The HALLO ECHO

  On January 1 this year, Sweden introduced a licensing system with the possibility for gaming companies to obtain a license for up to five years. LeoVegas was among the first to have its licence approved, however, only for a two-year licence. The decision to grant a two-year gaming license has now been reconsidered with…

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Tom Horn Gaming secures approval to supply its content in Sweden

The HALLO ECHO

  Tom Horn Gaming, an igaming software supplier headquartered in Malta, has received a regulatory nod to start supplying its content to operators in Sweden. Recently, the provider has been steadily progressing its expansion plans to increase its presence in regulated markets and reach out to more customers. Tom Horn already has a number of…

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Videoslots expands into Italy

The HALLO ECHO

  Operator given licence to enter regulated market Leading online casino Videoslots.com has been awarded a licence by Italy’s gambling regulator AAMS – allowing the operator to enter the regulated market and further enhance its footprint across Europe. Players in Italy will soon be able to enjoy the industry’s biggest and best online casino, which…

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BF Games awarded Romanian online licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Creative development studio BF Games has been awarded a Romanian supplier licence, enabling it to provide its portfolio to the country’s online operators for the first time, following a successful period of offering its land-based slot machines in the country. Licensed online operators across Romania can now enjoy full access to BF Games’ slot…

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Paul Newson appointed as IAGR president as IAGR2019 wraps up in Jamaica

The HALLO ECHO

  The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has appointed Paul Newson, Trustee of the NSW Responsible Gambling Fund, as President as part of IAGR’s 2019 annual conference, held in Jamaica from 30 September to 3 October. The event – IAGR2019 – attracted over 200 gaming regulators, advisors, law experts and industry representatives from more…

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