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UKGC Receives Four Applications for National Lottery Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has received four final applications for the Fourth National Lottery licence competition. The competition for the fourth licence was launched in August 2020 and now moves into the final stage with four applicants submitting their applications for final evaluation. This is the highest number of final applications received since…

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Jogo Global granted UKGC Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Entry into key market set to spark significant growth for content and platform provider Jogo Global, the fast-growing platform provider and casino content developer, has been granted its licence by the UK Gambling Commission. Jogo Global is now able to target UK-licensed operators with its range of products and services that spans gaming platforms,…

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UKGC Suspends Operating Licence of BGO Entertainment

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the operating licence of BGO Entertainment Limited (operating licence no 039533-R-319369-021) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act). The review and consequent suspension follows concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in…

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UK’s Advertising Authority Upholds Complaint Against Napoleons Casinos

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint regarding a website and Facebook post for Napoleons Casinos. The site, which is owned by The A&S Leisure Group Ltd, stated on its home page; “Enjoy unlimited gambling in all of our Napoleons Casinos …”, with an answer on its FAQ page regarding becoming…

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UKGC Imposes £450,000 Fine on VGC Leeds Limited

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it has fined VGC Leeds Limited, the company that runs Victoria Gate Casino, a total of £450,000 following an investigation that revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at the casino. Helen Venn, Executive Director of UKGC, said: “These failings were identified as part of our…

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Sorare to Be Investigated Because of Unlicensed Gambling Platform

The HALLO ECHO

  As a result of an unlicensed gambling platform, Sorare will be investigated. Sorare is currently under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission because it does not have a gambling license to operate in the country. The Gambling Commission will look into whether Sorare needs a gambling license and whether the business is legal or…

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