Victory Square Technologies Applauds Senate Approval of Bill C-218 That Legalizes Single-Event Sport Wagering in Canada
The HALLO ECHO

  Victory Square Technologies Inc.  is pleased to announce that Bill C-218, a bill that legalizes single-game sports wagering has passed the Canadian Senate and now proceeds for Royal Assent to become law in Canada. Known as The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Bill C-218 repeals a section of Canada’s criminal code, which makes…

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Single Event Sports Betting is Coming to Canada! Senate Passes C-218
The HALLO ECHO

  The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) celebrates the arrival of single-event sports betting across Canada as the Senate successfully passed Bill C-218, without amendment, at Third Reading. Today’s successful vote will allow the Canadian gaming industry to begin working with provincial partners to offer single-event wagering to sports betting fans. “This is a major milestone…

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Norwegian Government Introduces New Legislation to Crack Down on Unlicenced Operators
The HALLO ECHO

  The Norwegian government has introduced new legislation to crack down on unlicenced operators and affiliates promoting them. The new legislation unifies the country’s previous Lottery Act, Gambling Act and Totalisator Act while maintaining the market monopoly shared by Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto by “strengthening the exclusive rights model”. The new gambling law was…

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Evoplay secures certification with GLI to enter Lithuania
The HALLO ECHO

  Game development studio Evoplay has just been awarded certification with Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for its library of proprietary slot titles to be used in the Lithuanian market as the studio continues to grow out its European foothold. The news will see Evoplay bring 40 of its high-quality games to the Lithuanian market following its…

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EGBA Supports Gambling Authorities’ Request to Re-establish EU Expert Group on Gambling
The HALLO ECHO

  René Jansen, Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority, has said that a group of gambling authorities from 14 EU Member States have written to the European Commission to formally request the re-establishment of the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) fully supports re-establishing the Expert Group to…

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PA Gaming Control Board Issues Four Fines Totaling $284,000
The HALLO ECHO

  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved six consent agreements between the PGCB’s Office of Enforcement Counsel and license holders resulting in a total of $284,000 in fines along with two non-monetary enforcements. The consent agreements approved are as follows: – Boyd Gaming Corporation, a $150,000 fine for failure to disclose facts relating to the…

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DraftKings, Inc. Investors: Company Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm
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  The Portnoy Law Firm advises DraftKings, Inc. investors that the firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud, and may file a class action on behalf of investors. Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join…

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EGBA Expresses Concerns over Italy’s New Proposals for Online Gambling Licensing
The HALLO ECHO

  The Italian authorities are currently working on a new tender for online gambling concessions which will limit the number of online gambling licensees in the country to 40 and increase online licensing fees to at least €2.5 million from 2023. Now, the EGBA has contacted the Italian gambling authority to share its concerns and…

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