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UK Gambling Commission Launches Consultation on Licensing and Enforcement Principles

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a consultation seeking feedback on its licensing, compliance and enforcement policy procedures. Open until 9 February, the consultation aims to build upon the UKGC’s “Statement of Principles” that have established regulatory policies in relation to – risk assessment, licensing operators and key personnel, carrying out compliance activities…

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Bragg Gaming Group’s ORYX Gaming Receives Landmark UK Supplier License

The HALLO ECHO

  UK debut will significantly increase Bragg’s addressable market reach with supply of platform and content in the world’s largest regulated online gambling market ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company, has been granted a UK license, a significant milestone which will see the Company enter one of the world’s most mature iGaming markets and…

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BGC Welcomes Betting Ad Opt-out on Facebook

The HALLO ECHO

  The Betting and Gaming Council have welcomed the news that Facebook are to introduce an opt out for the vast majority of betting adverts on their platform. It means that Facebook users who no longer want to view such advertisements will be able to stop doing so. The BGC have been working closely with…

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UK Advertising Standards Authority Upholds Marketing Complaint Against 888

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against 888 UK Ltd with regards to a complaint made against the gambling group’s 777.com subsidiary. The advertisement in question included a countdown clock showing three minutes, featured underneath text reading “77 Free Spins (*T&C’s apply) ENABLED FOR ANOTHER”, which the complainant believed was misleading due…

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DCMS and the Premier League Sign MoU

The HALLO ECHO

  Details of the government’s agreement with the Premier League on renewed broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners. As a result of the disruption and severe financial consequences of the pandemic, the government has legislated to allow the Premier League to renew its current broadcast agreements with current UK broadcast partners for an additional…

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High 5 Games in Full Compliance of New UK Gambling Commission Requirements

The HALLO ECHO

  Full slot library meets new regulations that took effect on October 31 High 5 Games has confirmed that the company has met all UK remote gambling and software technical standards and is in full compliance of the new regulations established by the UK Gambling Commission. The new rules, which came into effect on October…

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