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Mass. Council urges to include safeguards in sports gambling legislation

The HALLO ECHO

  The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result. The Mass. Council’s Executive Director Marlene Warner states, “Massachusetts is known as a leader in the field of responsible gambling…

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Patagonia Entertainment gears up for expansion in the Philippines

The HALLO ECHO

  Patagonia Entertainment gears up for expansion in the Philippines following a number of its popular Video Bingos have been certified for the iGaming market. Patagonia’s in-house creative studio produces the best Video Bingo titles in the market. These have a fast-learning curve and perform equally well with players looking for some light entertainment and…

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Genesis Global: Statement regarding integration with Swedish self-exclusion register

The HALLO ECHO

  Genesis Global can confirm that it has successfully implemented an integration to the Swedish self-exclusion register Spelpaus. Following the introduction of the new Swedish iGaming legislation on 1 January 2019, Genesis Global received a number of incoming contacts from Swedish players claiming that they were allowed to register and play on Genesis websites despite…

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Gaming Innovation Group awarded two Swedish licences

The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has been awarded two licences in the Swedish market. One licence will be used for its inhouse brands (Rizk, Guts, Highroller, Thrills, Kaboo and Betspin) and the other licence will be offered to its external customers. The new Chairman of the Board, Petter Nylander, is one of the pioneers…

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EU Court again pronounces clear ruling on lottery regulation

The HALLO ECHO

  Ruling in the Italian ‘Stanleybet’ case: Exclusive concessionaire model for the management of a lottery is compatible with EU Treaty, multiple operators would increase risk for gambling addiction. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in the C-375/17 Stanley International Betting and Stanleybet Malta case. The Court ruled that…

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Bethard receives gaming license in Ireland

The HALLO ECHO

  Less than a week after obtaining its Swedish gaming licence, Bethard is announcing yet another national licence. The Irish Revenue Department has granted Bethard Group a remote bookmaker’s licence. Bethard has thus secured five national gaming licences in Europe. The company is expecting further licences in 2019. ”We are moving forward at an exceptional…

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