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UK Government Review of Gambling Laws Now Not Expected Until May

The HALLO ECHO

  Long-awaited government proposals to reform gambling laws are now unlikely to be published until May, according to a report by The Guardian. The department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) launched a review of gambling laws in December 2020, amid mounting concern over addiction and children’s exposure through advertising and football sponsorship. A…

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EA Appealing Potential €5 Million Fine in the Netherlands for Selling FIFA Loot Boxes

The HALLO ECHO

  Electronic Arts (EA) is appealing a potential €5 million fine in the Netherlands for its sale of FIFA Ultimate Team packs. The Dutch government announced last month that it would be enforcing a fine against EA for its implementation of paid-for loot boxes in its most recent FIFA games. EA will have to change…

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New Survey Shows Huge Public Support for Gambling Law Reforms in Northern Ireland

The HALLO ECHO

  According to a new poll, the majority of people in Northern Ireland support reforming the country’s gambling laws. The research was carried out by the polling company LucidTalk on behalf of social policy charity CARE NI, which is campaigning for gambling law change. Northern Ireland’s gambling legislation dates back to 1985 and critics argue…

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