Sportingtech appoints Paul Jerram as new Head of Compliance
The HALLO ECHO

  Sportingtech, the multi-award-winning, full-service betting and gaming platform provider, has appointed Paul Jerram to the role of Head of Compliance. Jerram brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and a demonstrable track record of achievement in igaming compliance, encompassing both the strategic and operational dimensions of the online casino and sports betting industry.…

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Sweden to Open Applications for B2B Licences on March 1
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  Sweden will open its application process for B2B supplier licenses on 1 March 2023, regulator Spelinspektionen has announced, despite the fact the bill to implement these licenses has not yet passed the legislature. Currently, the bill to implement gambling software licences has not yet become law. The measure was proposed by the government in…

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Kindred Group Intends to Appeal Fine from Norwegian Regulator
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  The Kindred Group is going to appeal the fine imposed by Norway’s gambling regulator Lotteritilsynet. The company is facing a fine of NOK 1.2m ($111,902) per day from 5 October for allegedly conducting unlicensed operations in Norway. But Kindred has remained defiant. Earlier this year, Lotteritilsynet ordered the group to “cease and desist” or…

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GiG Comply continues to drive compliance with new partner, Merkur
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  Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) have today announced a new partnership for its automated affiliate marketing compliance tool GiG Comply, with German based operator Merkur. The igaming industry in Germany is a robustly regulated marketplace, which helps make compliance a priority for operators like Merkur, placing an emphasis on the need to protect their…

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Sports betting provider secures authorization in key state as North American growth journey gathers pace
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  Global B2B sports betting service provider FSB has taken another major step forward in the North American region with official licensing approval secured from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in their latest public hearing. Following a unanimous recommendation from the NGCB earlier in the month, the awarding of the Manufacturers and Information Service…

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PointsBet Receives Regulatory Approval and Launches in Louisiana
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  PointsBet Holdings Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PointsBet Louisiana LLC (PointsBet) has received launch authorization from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and has taken its first bet in the State of Louisiana. The launch in Louisiana marks the 4th state launch under the partnership with Penn National Gaming announced on 1 August…

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Rootz Receives German Licence
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  Rootz Ltd has received a licence for the operation of online slot games in Germany. Germany passed the State Treaty on Gambling in the summer of 2021, with the federal and state governments creating for the first time a nationwide regulation for the operation of online slot machines. The regulation has a particular focus…

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Leading Online Operators Launch Principles for Responsible Gaming
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  The largest online gaming operators in the country have come together to agree to the first industry-led responsible gaming standards. The 12-point pledge is a commitment to principles of responsible online gaming and are recommended as the principles for an industry benchmark. The announcement coincides with this month’s designation as Responsible Gaming Education Month…

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