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Leap Gaming Licensed in the UK

The HALLO ECHO

  Leap has just received a Supply License by the UKGC. “We are pleased to announce that Leap received a content supply license by the UKGC. The long-awaited UK license is a meaningful milestone for Leap, allowing it to access the UK gaming market. The UKGC license is added to the other recent licenses obtained…

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JeffBet Sportsbook & Casino Launches in Key Markets

The HALLO ECHO

  Online sportsbook and casino, JeffBet has officially launched, with licences from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), on the Progress Play platform. Offering customers a wide range of sports betting verticals and key products such as InPlay betting, plus a diverse casino boutique that includes all of the latest…

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UK Gambling Commission sets new rules on action for at risk customers

The HALLO ECHO

  NEW rules ensuring online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect consumers at risk of harm have been introduced by the Gambling Commission. The new rules, which come into effect on 12 September 2022, are stronger and more prescriptive, requiring operators to: monitor a specific range of indicators1, as a…

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WFH could mean your Grand National workplace sweepstake is illegal

The HALLO ECHO

  Traditional office sweepstake risks falling foul of gambling law if participants enter remotely Gambling regulation expert provides guidance on how to comply with law when setting up workplace pool The recent trend towards flexible working means many businesses are at risk of falling foul of gambling legislation, if organising the traditional office Grand National…

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UK to Introduce Tough New Rules for Gambling Ads to Safeguard Young People

The HALLO ECHO

  The Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced the introduction of tough new rules for gambling ads to safeguard young people and vulnerable audiences. These rules will significantly impact gambling advertisers looking to promote their brands using prominent sports people and celebrities as well as individuals like social media influencers, who are of strong…

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Camelot Statement on the Issuing of High Court proceedings Against the Gambling Commission

The HALLO ECHO

  Following the decision to issue proceedings in the High Court against the Gambling Commission, Camelot CEO Nigel Railton said: “We are launching a legal challenge today in our capacity as an applicant for the Fourth Licence because we firmly believe that the Gambling Commission has got this decision badly wrong. When we received the…

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