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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Regulated markets and responsible gambling are inseparable
The HALLO ECHO

Working in regulated markets means operators must implement responsible gambling and social responsibility measures across the board and regardless of the cost, says Pavlos Sideris, director of Double Up Media.    In recent years gambling jurisdictions, both new and old, have significantly increased their responsible gambling regulations and frameworks; even Curaçao recently announced plans to…

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3 Oaks Gaming to enter Italian market
The HALLO ECHO

  3 Oaks Gaming, the fast-growing distributor of iGaming content, has accelerated its expansion plans in Europe after getting its games certified for the Italian market. Following the accreditation, Italy’s regulated online casino market will now gain access to 3 Oaks Gaming’s increasingly expansive portfolio of exciting slot titles, as well as a comprehensive collection…

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Sharplink Now Authorized to Provide Sports Betting Conversion and Marketing Services to Industry Operators in 21 U.S. States and Ontario, Canada
The HALLO ECHO

  SharpLink Gaming, a pioneer of targeted, data-driven user engagement and conversion solutions for the U.S. sports betting and iGaming industries, announced that the Company’s state regulatory initiatives have resulted in SharpLink being licensed and/or authorized to operate in 21 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada. In association with its regulatory compliance…

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Quickspin Secures Supplier Licence in Greece
The HALLO ECHO

  Quickspin has secured a licence from Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) to operate as a supplier in the Greek market. The supplier is known for slots content in particular, such as Sticky Bandits 3: Most Wanted, Big Bad Wolf Megaways and Eastern Emeralds. Greek players will now have an opportunity to try these games, among…

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BetMGM Names Rhea Loney Chief Compliance Officer
The HALLO ECHO

  BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming entertainment company, announced that Rhea Loney will join its executive team as Chief Compliance Officer. Loney will oversee BetMGM’s compliance department, including online and retail operational compliance, registration and licensing, AML and financial compliance, and responsible gaming. “Rhea brings extensive industry knowledge and regulatory experience to…

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French Regulator Toughen Rules on Player Rewards and Bonuses
The HALLO ECHO

  The French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published new guidelines on the promotion of gambling offers and incentives to consumers. The guidelines form part of the regulator’s wider review of French gambling’s advertising standards, currently undertaken with the media agencies of ARPP – France’s Professional Advertising Regulatory Authority and ARCOM –…

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IAGR2023 heading to Botswana
The HALLO ECHO

  IAGR’s annual conference wrapped up in Melbourne last week with around 250 regulators, industry stakeholders and thought leaders in attendance. “In my opinion, IAGR2022 was our best conference yet, with an outstanding program of speakers presenting a wide range of insights, research and innovative practices to attendees,” says Jason Lane, IAGR President and CEO…

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