Casino Cosmopol gets ECA Responsible Gambling certificate
The HALLO ECHO

  Sweden’s Casino Cosmopol has obtained the ECA Responsible Gambling Framework certification. The company achieved this after the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) conducted an independent audit. The certification confirms that the state-owned company is performing in line with the latest standards in responsible gambling for the licensed land-based casinos industry that were updated by…

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Aspire Global fully integrates with Swedish self-exclusion
The HALLO ECHO

  Aspire Global is now fully compliant with online gambling laws in Sweden. Earlier, they have been criticised by national regulator Spelinspektionen for failing to comply with the country’s iGaming regulations. Aspire Global has carried out work to fix a technical foul and ensure that it is fully integrated with the system. “We took all…

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Mass. Council urges to include safeguards in sports gambling legislation
The HALLO ECHO

  The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result. The Mass. Council’s Executive Director Marlene Warner states, “Massachusetts is known as a leader in the field of responsible gambling…

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Poland to fight against tax crimes
The HALLO ECHO

  A law has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice, which allows effective counteracting organised crime, especially tax crime, illegal circulation of alcohol, cigarettes and electronics or illegal gambling. This is done by the amendment of the Penal Code prepared in the Ministry of Justice. The new law aimed at criminals who are cheating…

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New iGaming rules for Greece
The HALLO ECHO

  The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has publishing an updated list of rules on online gambling regulations. The new rule has amendments to the earlier set of regulations. In the new list of rules, EEEP proposes a range of player protection measures. The regulator is now inviting comments from the gaming industry and other interested…

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Patagonia Entertainment gears up for expansion in the Philippines
The HALLO ECHO

  Patagonia Entertainment gears up for expansion in the Philippines following a number of its popular Video Bingos have been certified for the iGaming market. Patagonia’s in-house creative studio produces the best Video Bingo titles in the market. These have a fast-learning curve and perform equally well with players looking for some light entertainment and…

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The Wire Act in the USA could affect the iGaming industry
The HALLO ECHO

  The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the Wire Act should apply to all forms of gambling and not only to sports betting. The clarification could prove a problematic to all forms of igaming in the country that crosses state lines. The clarification could adversely affect daily fantasy sports, intrastate online casino…

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New legal regulations in Poland
The HALLO ECHO

  New regulations on the documentation of gambling will enter into force on 18 January 2019. On 28 December 2018, the Minister of Finance amends the ordinance on the documentation of entities operating in the field of gambling. Pos. 26 Overview: Entries for documentation kept in paper form shall be made in a permanent and…

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