GambleAware Responds to the Call for Evidence on Loot Boxes in Video Games
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  UK-based charity GambleAware has published a statement in which it responds to the government of the country over the use of loot boxes in video games. In the statement, GambleAware said: “We have long been concerned about loot boxes, which are used by 40% of children who play video games and are leading to…

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AFFILIATE MARKETING COMPANY, INTRESS MEDIA LAUNCHES iGAMINGMI.COM AS IT GAINS MICHIGAN LICENSE
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  Flourishing US-Based Affiliate marketing group aims to expand its presence in the US, ultimately launching iGaming portals in every regulated state The fast-growing affiliate marketing group Intress Media, has received its license for the Michigan online gaming market, hot on the heels of their recent New Jersey license approval. On the back of regulatory…

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BMM Testlabs Now Licensed to Test Casino Gaming Equipment for Nebraska
The HALLO ECHO

  BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, is pleased to announce that the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has authorized BMM to test and certify casino gaming equipment. Travis Foley, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, North America, commented, “BMM is very pleased to have been approved to…

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Lithuanian and Ukrainian Regulators Sign MoU
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  The Gaming Control Authority under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania and the Gambling and Lotteries Regulation Commission of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of supervision of gambling and lotteries. Understanding the importance of international cooperation, exchange of information and best practices, and feeling…

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UKGC Issues Guidance on Operator Complaint Handling
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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published advice on how licensees should handle complaints, as part of a review of complaints policies. The guidance comes after the Commission reviewed 34 licensee complaints policies from a range of sectors, assessing their accessibility and ease of use. Commission research revealed that 8% of gamblers had made…

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German Gambling Regulator Asks ISPs to Block Illegal iGaming Websites
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  Germany’s new gambling regulator, Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), has asked local internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to unlicensed international gambling websites that are currently targeting the German market. The GGL has made its stance clear on the subject of illegal gambling websites. Just last week, the regulator black listed unlicensed provider Lottoland and asked…

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Goa Chief Minister Assures Action Against Online Gaming, Gambling
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  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured action against online gaming and gambling, after Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar raised the issue in the Assembly demanding a ban on Rummy Circle. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Amonkar said that many youths have got addicted to Rummy Circle online gaming and losing money. “Many…

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Athena Security Gains Approval from PGCB to Help Protect the State’s Casinos
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  Athena Security, a world-wide Weapons Detection System provider, has received approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to sell weapons detection systems to casinos in Pennsylvania. The State of Pennsylvania is home to more than 14 different Licensed casinos with record breaking revenue of $4.873 billion in 2021 and over 1 billion in…

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