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UKGC Suspends Operating Licence of VGC Leeds Limited
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The review and consequent suspension follow concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in accordance with conditions…

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Romania Bans Polymarket Over Illegal Cryptocurrency Betting Activities
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has officially blacklisted Polymarket, a prominent prediction market that allows users to bet on future events, citing its operation as an unlicensed gambling platform. The decision comes amid heightened concerns over crypto-based betting during recent election cycles, where Polymarket reportedly saw trading volumes…

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MGA Publishes Findings of a Thematic Review of the Local Football Betting Market
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is publishing the findings of a thematic review examining betting activity on Maltese football competitions Announced in the Regulatory Oversight Supervisory Engagement Efforts for 2025, the review analyses data submitted by B2C Type 2 licensees covering the 2023–2024 football season. It explores wagering trends,…

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Million Games Secures Swedish Licence Ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute Million Games has been officially approved by the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) for a licence to provide commercial online games in Sweden. The milestone marks a major step in the company’s strategic expansion into regulated markets — perfectly timed ahead of Million Games’ appearance at ICE Barcelona 2026. “This achievement…

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Belgian Regulator Supports New Law for Tougher Player Protection and Increased Oversight
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Belgian gaming regulator Kansspelcommissie (KSC) has issued an endorsement of a proposed legislative bill aimed at strengthening player protection and enhancing regulatory oversight over gambling in Belgium. The draft legislation’s key provisions include a proposed weekly deposit cap of €200 ($232.85) per gambling platform, a prohibition on gambling with…

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AUSTRAC Cracks Down on Cryptolink for Late Reporting
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes AUSTRAC has issued Cryptolink an infringement notice of $56,340 and accepted a court-enforceable undertaking that addresses the company’s AML/CTF deficiencies. The action follows AUSTRAC’s Crypto Taskforce identifying late reporting of large cash transactions and weaknesses in the company’s money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessments. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said the…

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RTG Global Awards to be Presented During Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner on 10 March 2026
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes Momentum is building for the inaugural RTG Global Awards – a new global platform celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation and impact across the gambling industry. Designed to spotlight those advancing integrity, safer gambling and sector resilience, the awards have attracted international attention from organisations driving meaningful reform and raising industry standards.…

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VGCCC: Footy Legends Team Up to Champion Limit Setting
The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes Aussie Rules football legend Sam Docherty and rugby league superstar Cameron Munster are teaming up for Gambling Harm Awareness Week to encourage people to set limits before they bet. Both footballers use practical tools when they gamble and are sharing their advice with others, particularly males aged 18–34 who are the…

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