Sports Betting

Belgian Gambling Commission Issues Pre-World Cup Compliance Warning

The HALLO ECHO

  The Belgian Gambling Commission has reminded operators of their duties ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup, which starts on November 20. A letter sent to operators reminds F2 retail betting licence holders to respect two sections of the Belgian Gaming Act – articles 5 and 6. The former requires that a sign be placed…

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Seven Applicants for Paraguay Sports Betting Franchise

The HALLO ECHO

  Conajzar, the gambling authority in Paraguay, has announced that it has received seven applications for its tender to run the country’s planned national sports betting franchise. The regulator has run a nationwide advertising campaign to promote the tender among both the public and businesses. The winning applicant will be granted a five-year license to…

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AUSTRAC Orders Audits of Sportsbet and Bet365

The HALLO ECHO

  AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of external auditors under section 162 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) to assess compliance of two corporate bookmakers, Sportsbet Pty Ltd (Sportsbet) and Hillside (Australia New Media) Pty Limited (Bet365). The appointed external auditor will be authorised by AUSTRAC to assess Sportsbet’s and…

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BetDEX Exchange Becomes First Fully-licensed Sports Betting Exchange on Blockchain

The HALLO ECHO

BetDex Exchange has received a licence from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) to become the first sports betting exchange on blockchain. Under the Online Gambling Regulation Act (OGRA), BetDEX has received licensed approval for all forms of online gambling and gaming, including online sports betting. The BetDEX Exchange is powered by BetDEX…

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Sharplink Now Authorized to Provide Sports Betting Conversion and Marketing Services to Industry Operators in 21 U.S. States and Ontario, Canada

The HALLO ECHO

  SharpLink Gaming, a pioneer of targeted, data-driven user engagement and conversion solutions for the U.S. sports betting and iGaming industries, announced that the Company’s state regulatory initiatives have resulted in SharpLink being licensed and/or authorized to operate in 21 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada. In association with its regulatory compliance…

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Albania to Re-legalise Sports Betting from January 1

The HALLO ECHO

  Albania is going to reintroduce legal sports betting as of 1 January 2023, four years after it, along with casinos and online gambling, was made illegal. The decision, which has been on the cards since the summer, will bring much-needed revenue to the government, which faces a debt of over 90%, increasing pressure to…

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