Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF),France calls forth companies using cryptocurrencies to adhere to certain rules
The HALLO ECHO

The stock market regulatory body of  France, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has ruled that companies using cryptocurrencies must adhere to certain rules. The decision comes on the heels of an analysis of the legal qualification of cryptocurrency derivatives, which the AMF conducted post an escalation in the number of online trading platforms offering…

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The Remote Gambling Association publishes good practice guidelines for operators
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When developing or purchasing systems, the advice is designed to assist members in recognising problematic online gambling behaviour and interact with identified customers to address the behaviours that flag concern. Online gambling operators collect and retain a great deal of data about their customers. The RGA believes it is incumbent upon its members, who are…

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PAGCOR gets stringent over monitoring online gaming in Philippines
The HALLO ECHO

Though  the unauthorised  internet casino industry made a niche for itself using smoke and mirrors before the government of its rightful share of revenues, the introduction of a new computer system will promptly enable the state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) to oversee the integrity of online betting outfits in real time and deliver…

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Betting Companies halted from GAA Sponsorship
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As a motion prohibiting the involvement of betting companies received inordinate back up at the Annual Congress, the BETTING companies have been halted from sponsoring GAA teams, competitions, playing gear, and facilities. While addressing the first motion of a busy Congress at Croke Park, Roscommon’s, Michael Rock affirmed that gambling has now emerged as an…

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Sweden has all its system go for the introduction of new laws intending internet gaming in 2019
The HALLO ECHO

Lotteriinspektionen, the Swedish regulator said that the application process for new online gambling licences in the country will commence on July 1.Consequently, the country has all its systems go for the introduction of new laws for internet gaming on January 1, 2019, irrespective of the finalisation of the regulation. As the regulator spent a considerable…

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Australian gaming politician brings a change of tack in his proposal regarding slot machines
The HALLO ECHO

Nick Xenophon, the Australian anti-gaming politician brings a change of tack in his proposal with regard to slot machines. Thus, South Australian state could encounter alterations in its gaming industry post the elections, as the anti-gambling activist, Nick Xenophon’s SA Best party is all set to win hands down a number of lower house seats.…

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Premier Lotteries Ireland adjures the Government to spare National Lottery from threat
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The Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI),  which provides online and in-store lottery services in Ireland, called on the country’s government to halt offshore companies that offer betting on draws. The Irish Sun newspaper reported that PLI met with a number of ministers to discuss the issue in an effort to establish a “legislative solution to prevent damage…

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Hawaii’s proposed Loot Box Regulation and the ESA’s response
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The lawmakers and policy pushers have been too much into debate and discussions about regulating premium loot boxes in paid video games. With regard to this, the U.S. Senator appealed the FTC to investigate this along with the Hawaiian lawmakers who are marching ahead to fix the regulation. Consequently, ESA responded to one of the…

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