New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Imposes $150k Fine on Online Gambling Companies
The HALLO ECHO

  New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has imposed a fine of $150k on online gambling companies for failing to comply with regulatory measures as per the licensing terms. The gambling regulator slapped Scientific Games’ SG Digital division, which operates in New Jersey as NYX Digital Gaming a fine of total $110k for “deploying three…

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Comlot Expands Blacklist of Unlicensed Gambling Sites
The HALLO ECHO

  The Inter-Cantonal Lotteries and Betting Commission (Comlot) has expanded its list of unlicensed gambling operators with the addition of 10 more websites. As of now, the list has about 87 operators deemed illegal within Switzerland. Bahigo178.com, Allsport365.com, Cryptobet.com and Coinbet24.com are among the latest addition to the blacklist. Three websites working under Forzza’s brand…

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Stakelogic Secures Supplier Licence from UKGC
The HALLO ECHO

  Online slot developer Stakelogic has received a supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission. Stakelogic’s full suite of classic and modern video slots are now available to licenced operators in the market. The news comes just weeks after Stakelogic received its Class 2 Gaming licence from the Romanian National Gambling Office. To mark its…

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Philippe Vlaemminck Criticises New Ukrainian Gambling Bill
The HALLO ECHO

  Philippe Vlaemminck, the legal advisor of some EU countries and European gambling operators, has criticised the new Ukrainian gambling bill. He said that the bill puts money on the first place, while in EU countries law makers try to solve social issues primarily. Vlaemminck is widely regarded as a leading player in the current…

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Soft2Bet obtains Swedish Gaming licence, launches two of its leading brands
The HALLO ECHO

  Regulator grants twin licences as group continues global expansion Casino and sportsbook operator group Soft2Bet has received SGA licence approval to launch and operate brands on the Swedish regulated market. The company has certified its platform and two of its leading brands, Campobet and YoYo casino, with established agency, BMM laboratories. After several successful…

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UKGC Collaborates With Spelinspektionen
The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. As per the agreement, the two gambling regulatory bodies will collaborate to ensure better implementation of regulatory provisions. “We have excellent relations with other gambling regulators from across the world and our new link up with…

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Swedish Consumer Agency Warns Mr Green and Karl Casino for Self-exclusion Failures
The HALLO ECHO

  The Swedish Consumer Agency (KO) has warned the online gambling operators Mr Green (MRG) and Karl Casino to amend their marketing activities or face stiff financial penalties. The KO issued injunctions against the William Hill-owned Mr Green Ltd and Malta-based L&L Europe Ltd’s Karl Casino brand for promoting their products to individuals who had…

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Chinese Government Imposes Fine of $4.2M on Chinabank Payments for its Online Gambling Links
The HALLO ECHO

  The Chinese government has imposed a fine of RMB29.4m (US$4.2m) on Internet Banking Online (Beijing) Technology Co Ltd, aka Chinabank Payments, for its links to unauthorised online gambling sites. Chinabank, the Beijing-based payment processor, was accused of assisting mainland residents in transferring currency overseas, including to internationally licensed online gambling sites. The gambling transfers,…

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