Swedish regulator slaps penalty on Paf and Genesis Global
The HALLO ECHO

  Spelinspektionen, the gaming regulator of Sweden, has fined gaming companies Genesis Global Limited and Paf Consulting Corporation for their failure as per the new gaming act in the country, which became effective from 1 January 2019, all gaming companies with a Swedish license should join the self-shutdown registry. The first few days after the…

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GameArt Awarded Spanish GLI Certification
The HALLO ECHO

  Trailblazing slot game developer GameArt has announced it can now offer its games in the regulated Spanish market, after being awarded certification by the Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). To qualify for the certification, GameArt was thoroughly evaluated by highly respected UK-based Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), confirming that its slots…

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The MGA publishes a Preliminary Market Consultation Document to request information on projects for a Unified Self-Exclusion System
The HALLO ECHO

  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently issued a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) document to request information pertaining to possible project implementations which could provide a Unified Self-Exclusion System to be applied to the regulated gaming industry in Malta. The PMC document may be accessed via the Maltese Government’s Electronic Public Procurement System (ePPS).…

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MGA Recognises 1×2 Network as a supplier
The HALLO ECHO

  The UK-based 1X2 Network has received a Notice of Recognition as a supplier from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This will be a shot in the arm for the iGaming developer. With this recognition, 1X2 Network can now offer its suite of innovative slots, virtual sports, and table games to Malta-licensed operators utilising its…

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Maxima Compliance expands team with two senior hires
The HALLO ECHO

  Maxima Compliance, the leading full service regulatory and technical compliance provider for the betting and gaming industry, has significantly strengthened its team with the addition of two c-level hires. Matt Hegarty joins as Director of Technology Services, where he will oversee the roll-out of new technical products which provide solutions to compliance issues faced…

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Gaming Associates Europe Ltd approves Betinvest Lottery
The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Associates Europe Limited, a reputable laboratory and accreditation agency in the UK, has approved the Betinvest’s new Lottery platform. With this certification, Betinvest can now supply its in-house Lottery solutions to both online and retail gaming operators in EU countries where local regulators do not require companies to carry out their own compliance…

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Law-enforcement practice in the gambling business at Russian Gaming Week 2019
The HALLO ECHO

  Success of the gambling business is directly related to its proper management within the legislative framework. The most important thing here is to be aware of all the nuances that become clear only in practice and which are not outlined in the legislation. Russian Gaming Week 2019 is exactly the event at which one…

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Sky Bet ad featuring sports presenter Jeff Stelling banned
The HALLO ECHO

  The Advertising Standards Authority of the UK has banned a gambling advertisement featuring Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling. The advertisement watchdog has termed the advertisement socially irresponsible. The action was taken following the complaints the authority received. The TV ad promoted a Sky Bet service that allows gamblers to place wagers on combinations of…

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