Quinault Nation Files Lawsuit against Valve
The HALLO ECHO

  The Quinault Nation in Washington State has filed a lawsuit against Valve, a renowned global gaming giant, for illegal gambling. “Valve is well aware of the skins gambling that goes on, is well aware that skins have real world cash value, which has increased their popularity and value, and actively encourages and facilitates skins…

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Gambling Commission Examines LeoVegas Online Casino
The HALLO ECHO

  LeoVegas, a Swedish mobile gaming company and provider of online casino and sports betting services, has been accused of bombarding a gambling addict with emails before he blew £20,000 on one of the company’s sister sites. The problem gambler reportedly stole the money from his mother and spent it all on gaming site LeoVegas…

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Russia to Tight the Rules for Bookmakers
The HALLO ECHO

  Russia is going to make the law on gambling tougher. A new bill having more rigorous rules for casino operators and bookmakers is recommended for approval by the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Innovation Development and Entrepreneurship. The document contains a complete list of events eligible for betting. In addition to sports events,…

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Red Tiger awarded Gibraltar licence
The HALLO ECHO

  Leading slots supplier Red Tiger has strengthened its ability to distribute its games to the world’s leading online brands by opening a new office and acquiring a licence in Gibraltar. The B2B casino licence allows the company to provide its comprehensive portfolio to operators in one of gaming’s most significant jurisdictions. Gavin Hamilton, CEO…

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Leeds Casino Launches Outdoor Gambling
The HALLO ECHO

  The Leeds City Council has issued the license for an extension to Grosvenor Casino in Leeds. This means that the casino can install casino machines in the outdoor smoking area of the casino. The City Council approved the move in spite of the strong opposition from a local councillor. Councillor Karen Bruce said that…

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Dutch Regulator Finishes Off First Round of Player Protection Consultation
The HALLO ECHO

  Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gaming regulator of the Netherlands, has completed the first round of public consultation on its proposed player protection regulations. This is part of the regulator’s preparation for opening up the regulated igaming market in the country. The final meeting was conducted in Rotterdam. The consultations in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht and Zwolle…

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GiG signs Matching Visions for its B2B marketing compliance tool, GiG Comply
The HALLO ECHO

  Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has signed an agreement with Malta based affiliate network, Matching Visions, for the provision of its innovative B2B marketing compliance technology, GiG Comply. This will support Matching Visions  enhancing its marketing compliance with heightened advertising regulations requiring operators to drive responsible marketing practices, GiG Comply offers Matching Visions an…

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New Zealand Passes New Gambling Advertising Code
The HALLO ECHO

  The Advertising Standards Authority in New Zealand has released its new Gambling Advertising Code for Advertising Gaming and Gambling. The Code has particular regard for the need to protect children, young people, and other vulnerable persons. The Code applies to gambling advertisements for “pay to gamble” and “free to gamble” activities, products, and outlets as well as…

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