Scandinavia

EGBA Urges Finland to Fix its Gambling Policy

The HALLO ECHO

  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the Finnish government to “fix” its gambling policy by bringing an end to Veikkaus’ monopoly in the country. EGBA pointed out Finland is the only European Union member state that still maintains a gambling monopoly. “Yet these days you are more likely to hear criticisms…

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Swedish Regulator Penalises ATG and Spooniker Over Deposit Cap Loophole

The HALLO ECHO

  Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has fined both Kindred brand Spooniker and former racing monopoly AB Trav och Gallop (ATG) SEK1m a week after discovering a loophole that allowed customers to circumvent the country’s controversial deposit cap. Both sanctions come from a July 2020 inspection in order to ensure that operators were complying with the…

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Sweden’s Konsumentverket Issues Warning to Licenced Online Gambling Operators

The HALLO ECHO

  Swedish consumer affairs agency Konsumentverket has issued a warning to licenced online gambling operators about their duty to provide customers with balanced and equitable conditions. The agency reported that it had found numerous flaws having conducted a study of terms and conditions randomly selected by 13 operators. AG Communications, Bayton, Blue Star Planet, ComeOn…

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Developer of unique games titles that combine cinematography and casino is certified for launch in Sweden, Denmark and Belgium

The HALLO ECHO

  Real Dealer Studios, producer of casino games that combine Hollywood-style cinematography with RNG gameplay, has expanded its geographical reach into a trio of new markets after securing the necessary certificates. Real Dealer Studios’ unique Real Roulette titles are now available to operators in Sweden, Denmark and Belgium for the first time. The games follow…

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Paf Supports Call for Regulatory Overhaul in Finland

The HALLO ECHO

  Paf, the Åland Islands-based gaming operator, has announced its support for an overhaul of gambling regulation in Finland, urging the authorities to introduce a new igaming licensing system to help clamp down on illegal operators. Currently, the state-owned Veikkuas holds a monopoly in Finland’s online gambling market, with no other operators legally permitted to…

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Danske Spil Launches Player ID Cards

The HALLO ECHO

  Betting operator Danske Spil has launched new player ID cards, moving all land-based betting towards an account-based digital system. The ID card named “Sikkert Spil” has initially been made available to stores that sell Oddset and Tips services. It will be made mandatory throughout its partner kiosks, supermarkets and petrol stations across the country.…

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