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Regulators Call for Stronger Measures Against Illegal Online Gambling
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute Regulators of Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal and Spain issued a joint institutional statement. The fight against illegal online gambling is one of the paramount tasks facing regulated jurisdictions. Its borderless nature and the speed of technological innovation make it easier for illegal operators to evade regulatory oversight.…

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Crown Melbourne Fined for Exclusion Breach
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Crown Melbourne has been fined $100,000 by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for allowing an excluded individual to gamble for nearly 15 hours. VGCCC CEO Suzy Neilan said the incident underscores the need for safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals. “Exclusion is a critical harm minimisation tool. It…

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Stake joins ESIC as official anti-corruption partner
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is pleased to announce that Stake has joined as an Official Tier 1 Anti-Corruption Partner. As a global entertainment and technology brand, Stake’s collaboration with ESIC underscores a shared commitment to strengthening integrity frameworks and supporting fair competition across the esports ecosystem. ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Supporter…

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Corinne Valletta Wins Chief Compliance Officer of the Year at the Global Regulatory Awards 2025
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute At the Global Regulatory Awards 2025 (GRAs), Betsson Group’s General Counsel, Corinne Valletta, was named Chief Compliance Officer of the Year. The award was accepted on her behalf by Betsson Group’s Deputy General Counsel, Dario Evangelista. Since joining Betsson Group in May 2017, Corinne has played a pivotal role in…

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SOFTSWISS’ Eleni Panagiotopoulou Becomes Best AML Professional 2025
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes SOFTSWISS, a leading iGaming software provider, proudly announces that Eleni Panagiotopoulou, Head of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Team, has been named AML or MLR Professional of the Year at the Global Regulatory Awards 2025. The award honours individuals who make exceptional contributions to compliance and responsible gambling in a demanding, ever-changing…

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VGCCC: EGM Application Improvements Consultation
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute VGCCC has launched consultation on proposed reforms to the application process for Electronic Gaming Machine approvals in Victoria. “Our Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) application process for new premises approvals under section 3.3.6 and EGM increase applications under section 3.4.17 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 is undergoing a significant uplift…

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“Get Your Life Back, Stop Gambling” Campaign Wins Bronze Effie Worldwide Award
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute Responsible gambling starts with conscious choices, and also with quitting. With the “Get your life back on track, stop gambling” campaign, the Netherlands Gambling Authority, in collaboration with FCB Amsterdam, won the Bronze Effie Award in the social category. In a growing market for online gambling, the Netherlands Gambling Authority…

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Vixio Announces Winners for the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) winners last night during an event in London. More than 300 industry leaders, regulatory experts, and esteemed professionals of the global gambling industry attended the prestigious event. The independently judged GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements…

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