Sports Betting

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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FA to introduce a levy on bets

The HALLO ECHO

  In an interesting move, the English Football Association (FA) has decided to introduce a levy on bets for extracting more money from the gambling sector to fund football development at grassroots level. Martin Glenn, chief executive of the FA, said that the move could push funding for the body’s “Football Foundation” initiative past £100 m…

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DC Council member introduces sports betting bill

The HALLO ECHO

  In a significant development in the US state of District of Columbia (DC), a council member Jack Evans has introduced the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 in the council. The bill is aimed at legalising sports betting in the state. Evans presented the bill during the Council of the District of Columbia’s…

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