EGBA Welcomes Progress on Irish Gambling Regulations
The HALLO ECHO

  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the Irish government’s proposals to establish a regulatory authority and a national self-exclusion register for gambling. On October 21, Ireland’s Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, published the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill which aims to…

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Merkur Spielbanken Gets Responsible Gaming Recertification by G4
The HALLO ECHO

  MERKUR SPIELBANKEN Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH & Co. KG, a Gauselmann Group company in which the Swiss Stadtcasino Baden AG also has a stake, was the first casino company to undergo the comprehensive certification process of the internationally renowned Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) as early as 2015 and thus brought a new quality aspect into…

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Kindred services remain closed to Dutch residents until licence is awarded
The HALLO ECHO

  On 30 September, Kindred Group communicated to temporarily cease services for Dutch residents due to policy changes in the Netherlands. Kindred has today taken the decision to keep its services closed to Dutch residents until a licence is awarded by the Dutch regulator (KSA). Kindred Group plc (Kindred) has taken the decision that its services…

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Crown Unsuitable to Operate Melbourne Casino, Retains Licence
The HALLO ECHO

  Crown Resorts has been found unsuitable to operate Crown Melbourne, but the company will retain its licence, and will be subject to stricter oversight. Victoria’s Royal Commission into Crown has found the operator unsuitable to continue to hold the licence under the Casino Control Act, and an unsuitable associate of Crown Melbourne. But Commissioner…

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Spinomenal games are now certified for Colombia!
The HALLO ECHO

  We are glad to announce that Spinomenal games are now certified for Colombia. Colombian players will now be able to enjoy a wide variety of our games, including Spinomenal hits: Demi Gods II, Book of Rebirth, Majestic King and much more! Vamos Colombia!

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AvatarUX enters into licensing agreement with Stakelogic for PopWins™ mechanic
The HALLO ECHO

  AvatarUX has entered into a licensing agreement with Stakelogic that will see the supplier get exclusive rights to the popular PopWins™ mechanic. The deal, including 6 months exclusivity period, will see Stakelogic incorporate the unique PopWins™ mechanic into its own games, with two titles already confirmed- MysteryDrop™ and their new title JokerDrop™. AvatarUX’s thrilling PopWins™ mechanic has…

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Live5 expands reach in Canada with British Columbia licence
The HALLO ECHO

  In-demand developer receives approval to launch its content on  British Columbia Lottery Corp’s PlayNow online gambling brand Live5, the exciting slot game developer, has strengthened its position in the fast-growing Canadian market after securing the necessary approvals to launch its content in British Colombia for the very first time. The certification, awarded by the…

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ACMA Orders ISPs to Block Five More Illegal Gambling Websites
The HALLO ECHO

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block further five illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites include Spin Bit, Fight Club, Kim Vegas, Queenspins and Yoju Casino. Following numerous complaints about these services, the ACMA undertook investigations which found them to be operating in breach…

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