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Dutch Gambling Regulator to Amend its Remote Gambling Licensing Policy Rules
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Dutch Gambling Regulator (KSA) is to amend its Remote Gambling Licensing Policy Rules effective January 1, 2026. This amendment is necessary, in part, because the licenses granted in September 2021 expire on October 1, 2026. Licenses have a term of five years. The amended policy rules impose new obligations…

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Kazakhstan Considers Criminal Penalties for Promoting Online Casinos
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has identified 34 bloggers promoting online casinos on social media, with 11 already facing administrative penalties. The agency has stated that fines alone are not deterring repeat offenders and is now considering introducing criminal liability for such activities. A law passed in 2024 strictly…

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Elizabeth Varley, solicitor at licensing law firm Poppleston Allen, shares a handy refresher on the UK’s statutory levy, including the who, how much, why and how to pay
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Invoices are now available for payment on eServices Invoices for the Statutory Levy are now available on the Gambling Commission’s eServices. Payment must be made by 30 September 2025. Licensees should have been contacted to make payment via the ‘Invoices and Payments’ tab of their eServices account. For anyone who…

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Ghana’s NLA Introduces New Sticker to Clamp Down on Illegal Lotto Operators
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   The fight against illegal lotto operations in Ghana continues unabated with a major push led by the Director-General and Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). On August 26, the Authority organised a press conference at Brennan Hall to re-emphasise the ongoing registration exercise for Lotto Writers under registered Private…

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CT Gaming Secures Certification for its Latest Multigame – Diamond King 5
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   CT Gaming has announced that the newest addition to its multigame portfolio – Diamond King 5 – has now been officially certified for the Bulgarian market. This marks an important milestone for the company. As part of the well-established Diamond King series, the new multigame brings even more excitement and…

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CT Interactive Expands its Certified Game Portfolio in Latvia
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   CT Interactive has expanded its international footprint in Latvia with 60 newly certified games and a three-level jackpot tailored for the regulated iGaming market. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, engaging content. “The certification in Latvia is an important step in our ongoing European expansion. We’re…

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New channelization assessment from the Gambling Authority confirms Sweden’s problem
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   BOS – the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling – comments the assessment of the channelization rate for 2024 in Sweden that the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) presented today: https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/kanaliseringsgrad-pa-den-svenska-spelmarknaden-2024/ The assessment in summary: The Gambling Authority estimates that channelization in the Swedish competitive gambling market is 85%. This is…

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Romania Blocks 30 Unlicensed Gambling Websites
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Romania’s gambling authority, the ONJN, has blacklisted 30 gambling websites after finding they were offering online casino and sports betting without local licences. Internet service providers (ISPs) now have 15 days to cut access, redirecting users to an official ONJN page explaining the block. The 30 blocked sites range…

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