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OKTO brings frictionless and responsible payments to German Sports Betting with Regulatory Approval

The HALLO ECHO

  OKTO’s wallet solution has been granted approval by Germany’s gaming regulator, Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), allowing sports betting operators to use the innovative e-wallet payment service in Germany. This is another testament for OKTO, enabling its customers to offer now a frictionless, mobile-first and phygital payment journey that meets regulatory requirements. The company’s…

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AGCO issues $70,000 in monetary penalties to three internet gaming operators for offering uncertified slot games

The HALLO ECHO

  In order to protect the public interest and ensure Ontario’s internet gaming (igaming) market operates responsibly and with integrity, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has served three AGCO-registered internet gaming operators with Notices of Monetary Penalty for alleged infractions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards),…

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Jelly secures Swedish supplier licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Game developer receives green light from regulator to make its slots available to players in the fast-growing market ahead of expected change that will require all studios to be licenced Game developer Jelly has secured a Swedish supplier licence, becoming one of the first developers to receive a permit from regulator Spelinspektionen. The approval…

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BMM Testlabs Spain Approved as a Designated Inspection Body in the Netherlands

The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy,&#a0; is pleased to announce that the Dutch gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has listed BMM Testlabs Spain as a designated inspection body for the Netherlands as of April 2023. BMM Testlabs is an approved laboratory by the Ministry of Justice and Security and is…

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BMM Testlabs Spain Approved as a Designated Inspection Body in the Netherlands

The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy is pleased to announce that the Dutch gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has listed BMM Testlabs Spain as a designated inspection body for the Netherlands as of April 2023. BMM Testlabs is an approved laboratory by the Ministry of Justice and Security and is…

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Kayo Breaches Gambling Advertising Rules

The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found sports streaming service Kayo contravened gambling advertising rules by showing gambling advertisements during the May 2022 Fremantle v Collingwood AFL match. Gambling ads must not be streamed during live sport events between 5am and 8.30pm, including the five minutes before and after the event. The…

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