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Pragmatic Solutions granted a B2B remote operating licence in the UK

The HALLO ECHO

  Rapidly growing iGaming platform technology provider, Pragmatic Solutions, has obtained a Remote Operating Licence to support their service to UK-licenced gaming operators. Pragmatic Solutions proudly announced today that they have been granted a Remote Operating Licence from the UK Gambling Commission. The licence was issued under Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005 and…

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BGC Unveils New Code of Conduct for Design of Online Games

The HALLO ECHO

  To improve the safety of players and tackle problem gambling, the UK Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has unveiled a new code of conduct for the design of online games. The new code of conduct follows on from the Safer Gambling Commitments published by the BGC in 2019 and is further evidence of the…

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UK CMA Investigates Evolution’s NetEnt Acquisition

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started an investigation on whether Evolution Gaming’s proposed acquisition of NetEnt would reduce competition in the igaming industry in the region. CMA opened its inquiry on September 22 and has invited any interested parties to give comments on the proposed acquisition agreement until October 5. CMA…

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BGC Supports “Peers for Gambling Reform”

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced its support to the “Peers for Gambling Reform” that will consist of 150 Lords from the upper house of government which will shape the government’s path on any future gambling legislation. Michael Dugher, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “As the new standards…

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Camelot Lottery Solutions Receives Responsible Gaming Certification from World Lottery Association

The HALLO ECHO

  Certification recognises that Camelot Lottery Solutions has been accredited by the WLA in accordance with its Responsible Gaming Certification Standards for associate members. Camelot Lottery Solutions (Camelot LS) is proud to announce that it has been accredited as a certified Responsible Gaming Supplier by the World Lottery Association (WLA) after achieving alignment with the…

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UK House of Lords Calls for Urgent Regulation of Loot Boxes

The HALLO ECHO

  The House of Lords Gambling Committee has urged the UK government to classify video game loot boxes as “games of chance.” The recommendation came as part of a wide-ranging report in which the committee suggested a number of changes to the gaming industry. “If a product looks like gambling and feels like gambling, it…

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