UK

CEGO to bring online casino games to UK market

The HALLO ECHO

  Operator will build on success with Spilnu and Lyckost brands as part of its international expansion plans   CEGO, operator of online casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost, is continuing its expansion into more regulated markets after being granted a license to operate in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission. This means CEGO will now…

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Marcus Boyle Appointed as New Chair of UK Gambling Commission

The HALLO ECHO

  UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Marcus has been appointed for a term of five years which commences in September 2021. He takes over from Bill Moyes whose five-year term in the role comes to an end this month.

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UKGC Imposes £5.85M Fine on Daub Alderney

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £5.85m ($8.05m) on Rank Group subsidiary Daub Alderney for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Three customers were allowed to deposit and lose amounts of over £40,000 each. The first customer was allowed to lose £43,410 in four months despite showing gambling addiction signs,…

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Marcus Boyle Expected to Become New Chairman of UKGC

The HALLO ECHO

  Marcus Boyle has been chosen as the new Chairman of the UK Gambling Commission, according to a report from the Sunday Times. The 55-year-old is reportedly taking over the role from Bill Moyes, whose term as Chairman of the gambling watchdog comes to an end this year. Boyle is a former board member at…

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FansUnite Secures B2C and B2B Licenses from UK Gambling Commission

The HALLO ECHO

FansUnite Entertainment has announced that its subsidiaries Askott Entertainment Inc. and E.G.G. Limited have been granted licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, enabling the Company to serve as a Business-to-Business (B2B) technology provider and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) operator in the UK online gambling market. These licenses allow FansUnite to supply its B2B wagering platforms to UK…

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UKGC Extends National Lottery Licence Competition Timeline

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, following representations from applicants and experience from Phase One. The amended timeline will see four weeks added to the Phase Two application stage and a further six weeks for evaluation. These changes will provide the…

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