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Armenian Parliament Passes Gambling Tax Changes

The HALLO ECHO

  The Armenian parliament has passed the second and final reading of amendments to the law on state duty. Approved with 60 votes in favour and 6 abstentions, the amendments include increases in duty for bookmaking, sweepstakes and online games. The amendments, which passed the first reading earlier this month, make changes to gambling licences…

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India: Karnataka State Government Tables Bill to Ban Online Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  Karnataka Home minister Araga Jnanendra has tabled the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the assembly on Friday seeking a ban on online gambling and betting across the state. The bill also provides for a maximum imprisonment of three years or a fine of up to Rs 100,000 for the violators. The bill states…

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India: Karnataka State Government to Ban Online Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  The Karnataka Government has decided to ban online gambling or betting by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. The ban, however, would not include lottery or betting on horse races, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J.C. Madhuswamy, briefing the media on the decisions taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj…

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Greek Regulator Begins Online Gaming Licence Process

The HALLO ECHO

  The Hellenic Gaming Commission has begun the application process for new online gaming licences. The regulator said submissions can now be made online for all legal entities, including shareholders, key executives, manufacturers, technology suppliers and certification bodies. Two types of licences are available – to conduct online betting and to conduct other online games…

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BGC Unveils New Code of Conduct for Design of Online Games

The HALLO ECHO

  To improve the safety of players and tackle problem gambling, the UK Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has unveiled a new code of conduct for the design of online games. The new code of conduct follows on from the Safer Gambling Commitments published by the BGC in 2019 and is further evidence of the…

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