Western Europe

Swintt granted permission to operate in the UK

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading online casino software supplier announces much-anticipated licensing agreement to bring its award-winning catalogue of games to players at UKGC-regulated platforms Innovative software supplier, Swintt, is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its application for a UK license, meaning players at UKGC-regulated platforms will soon be able to enjoy its extensive…

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France’s ANJ Announces Board Changes

The HALLO ECHO

  The French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has made changes to its nine-member board. Isabelle Falque Pierrotin will remain president but three members have been replaced. Board members Éliane Houlette, Mario Blaise and Wilfried Sand-Zantman have chosen not to continue on the board. They have been replaced by Thomas de Ricolfis, Jean-Pierre…

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ComeOn Group to launch its flagship brand in the Dutch iGaming market

The HALLO ECHO

  Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group announced that it will be launching its flagship brand ‘ComeOn!’ in the Dutch market following the issuance of licence by the Dutch Gaming Authority for the operation of the brand in the Netherlands. This further solidifies the group’s position at pursuing business ventures in regulated markets. This development follows…

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Ireland Appoints Anne Marie Caulfield as Gambling Regulatory Authority CEO

The HALLO ECHO

  Ireland’s Minister of State for Law Reform, James Browne, has announced the appointment of Ms. Anne Marie Caulfield as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Legislation is currently being prepared for publication in the autumn. This will provide for the establishment of the new regulatory authority…

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KSA Orders LCS Brands to Withdraw from Dutch Market

The HALLO ECHO

  Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Malta-based online casino group LCS Limited to immediately comply with its jurisdiction and cease and withdraw its Dutch market activities. KSA has imposed a cease-and-desist order on LCS Limited brands for “illegally offering games of chance”, which have contravened the laws established by the KOA Act, safeguarding…

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Baillie and Seddon Re-appointed as UKGC Commissioners

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that John Baillie and Catharine Seddon have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission commencing 31 December 2022 until 10 April 2024. John is a Chartered Accountant and a former partner of KPMG in Scotland…

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