Western Europe

Lady Luck Games Group secures B2B UKGC licence

The HALLO ECHO

  ReelNRG Limited, part of the LL Lucky Games AB Group of companies has obtained its B2B United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence. By securing this licence the company is now able to distribute both Lady Luck Games and ReelNRG content to a host of leading operators via its own platform. Players will be able…

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GamCare Releases New Code of Conduct Guidelines for Land-based Gambling Venues

The HALLO ECHO

  GamCare has released new Code of Conduct guidelines for land-based gambling venues. The gambling information, advice and support charity says its new guidelines will build on the Industry Code for the Display of Safer Gambling Information, launched in 2020. GamCare notes that new guidelines focused on land-based gambling venues will ensure resources and support…

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Irish Government Approves Gambling Regulation Bill

The HALLO ECHO

  Ireland has approved its new Gambling Regulation Bill. The cabinet of the tri-party coalition government signed off on the publication of the legislation, paving the way to a new regulatory regime drafted by Minister of State James Browne of the Department of Justice. In accordance with the bill, Irish gambling will be overseen by…

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UKGC Lifts Lebom Suspension After Gamstop Integration

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has lifted football prediction and betting operator Lebom Limited’s licence suspension after the company integrated with self-exclusion scheme Gamstop. Lebom had its licence suspended on November 3 after failing to integrate with Gamstop’s self-exclusion platform. Since March 2020, It has been a mandatory requirement for operators to integrate with…

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UK’S BGC WELCOME PAUL SCULLY MP AS NEW GAMBLING MINISTER

The HALLO ECHO

  Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Paul Scully MP on his appointment as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher also congratulated Michelle Donelan MP on her re-appointment to the Cabinet and encouraged both to continue engagement with the industry to find the right balance…

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UKGC Imposes £672,000 Fine on GGPoker

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £672,829 fine on GGPoker (NSUS Limited) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The Commission found that the operator had failed to identify customers at risk of experiencing harmful gambling – while also failing to interact with those at risk of gambling-related harm. The brand additionally…

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