Scandinavia

Sweden Riksdag Passes New Gambling Legislation

The HALLO ECHO

  The proposal to introduce new online gambling supplier licences in Sweden had been in doubt after the change of government. However, the Riksdag has finally approved the move along with other changes to gambling legislation. Spelinspektionen had already pencilled in a meeting in Stockholm on December 7 to provide information on the B2B licence…

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Kindred Challenges the Coercive Fine in Norway

The HALLO ECHO

  Kindred Group, via its wholly owned Maltese subsidiary Trannel International Ltd, has been informed that the Norwegian Gaming Authority has decided to reinstate the coercive fine against Trannel International despite the changes Kindred Group has undertaken. Over the past month, Kindred has made wholesale changes to the brand to meet the compliance standards set…

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Popok Gaming has received a Certificate for Sweden

The HALLO ECHO

  PopOK Gaming aims to expand its horizons and provide a high-level iGaming experience for new audiences. Sweden is the next destination; local players can enjoy 18 of our slots and the Progressive Jackpot already. The well-known titles include Yummy, Lost Treasure, Hot Bar, Lucky Jungle, Magic treasures of Egypt, Los Apaches and many others.…

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BOS welcomes the new minister responsible for gambling policy

The HALLO ECHO

  The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) welcomes the decision that Minister of Financial Markets Niklas Wykman is appointed to be responsible for gaming policy in the government. We look forward to having a discussion with Niklas Wykman about how gambling policy can best be developed in Sweden. We will have three important…

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Paf Introduces Lowered Loss Limit for Young People

The HALLO ECHO

  Paf has implemented a lower mandatory loss limit for young people. The reduction is implemented to strengthen the responsible gaming measures for all young people who play at Paf. Paf is the only international gaming company that has introduced an annual mandatory loss limit that applies to all online customers. The loss limit is…

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Danish Gambling Authority Blocks 82 Illegal Websites

The HALLO ECHO

  A Danish court has backed an order from the country’s gambling regulator resulting in a record 82 illegal websites being blocked. It is the eighth time that the Danish Gambling Authority has gone to court to have illegal websites blocked that offer gambling activities such as betting and online casino to Danes without a…

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