UK’s Advertising Authority Upholds Complaint Against Napoleons Casinos
The HALLO ECHO

  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint regarding a website and Facebook post for Napoleons Casinos. The site, which is owned by The A&S Leisure Group Ltd, stated on its home page; “Enjoy unlimited gambling in all of our Napoleons Casinos …”, with an answer on its FAQ page regarding becoming…

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MGA launches Consultation on the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines
The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority invites the gaming industry, service providers as well as wider interest groups to express their views and provide their feedback in relation to the Revised Audit Service Provider Guidelines (‘Guidelines’). In 2018, the Authority introduced a process whereby service providers interested in performing relevant auditing work (‘Service Providers’) are required…

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Sisolak Appoints Togliatti, Kieckhefer to Nevada Gaming Commission
The HALLO ECHO

  Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed retired Clark County Judge Jennifer Togliatti and former State Senator Ben Kieckhefer to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Togliatti will serve as chair – and will be the first female to serve as the chair. Togliatti has served the State of Nevada in the state judiciary for more than…

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UKGC Imposes £450,000 Fine on VGC Leeds Limited
The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it has fined VGC Leeds Limited, the company that runs Victoria Gate Casino, a total of £450,000 following an investigation that revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at the casino. Helen Venn, Executive Director of UKGC, said: “These failings were identified as part of our…

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Relax Gaming and studio partners ready to take Dutch market by storm
The HALLO ECHO

2021’s most award-winning provider ready to boost Netherland’s debut as regulated jurisdiction Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has announced its launch in the Netherlands as the provider looks to further establish its leading European position. The news sees Relax brings its 24 studio partners, via its Powered By Relax and Silver Bullet programmes, as well…

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Spelinspektionen Orders Indigo Soft to Withdraw from Sweden
The HALLO ECHO

  Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen has ordered Cashalot operator Indigo Soft to withdraw from the market, after determining that it was targeting Swedish customers without a licence. The regulator said it opened a case against Curaçao-licensed Indigo after suspicion that it aimed its services at Sweden despite being unlicensed. Spelinspektionen then found that both the Cashalot…

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Gaming Apps Block Access in Karnataka as Ban Takes Effect
The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming apps have blocked user access in Karnataka after the state imposed a ban on online betting games. Sequoia Capital-funded Mobile Premier League (MPL) was among the first few gaming startups that began blocking access to users in the Indian state of Karnataka on Wednesday following a ban on online gaming. On Wednesday morning,…

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Sorare to Be Investigated Because of Unlicensed Gambling Platform
The HALLO ECHO

  As a result of an unlicensed gambling platform, Sorare will be investigated. Sorare is currently under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission because it does not have a gambling license to operate in the country. The Gambling Commission will look into whether Sorare needs a gambling license and whether the business is legal or…

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