A set of bills could be a game-changer for Michigan’s online gambling
The HALLO ECHO

When the current laws say online gambling is beyond the pale. It is anticipated that a set of bills advancing through the Michigan’s legislature could be a game changer for the online gambling industry within the state. In view of this, Rep. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, said he is looking forward to set up online gambling…

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Trust issues: only a third of the public thinks gambling industry is fair
The HALLO ECHO

The reputation of gambling among the public is failing to improve, according to a report published by the Gambling Commission on Tuesday. Those gambling operators with a reputation for treating their customers fairly and well will have a competitive advantage, the regulator added. The commission’s gambling participation report for 2017 found that 33 per cent of those…

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Colonial Downs which pulled the plugs in 2014 might receive a go ahead to reopen
The HALLO ECHO

Virginia State’s authorities are in the process of evaluating different measures to expand gaming industry operations. As per the reports by several local newspapers the State of Virginia might promptly permit another gaming expansion, as authorities are excogitating the installation of betting machines at the historical race terminals at Colonial Downs,  a horse track located…

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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
The HALLO ECHO

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
The HALLO ECHO

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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