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UK Gambling Commission Suspends Bet-at-home.com Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the operating licence of bet-at-home.com Internet Limited (operating licence no 039091-R-319322-006) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act). The review and consequent suspension follows concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in…

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“Good News for The National Lottery,” Allwyn Responds to Gambling Commission Update

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission has announced it will now begin the process of formally awarding the National Lottery Licence to Allwyn. Following legal challenges by Camelot, the process was held up in the High Court. However, the Court has, as of 29 June, agreed to lift a suspension on awarding Allwyn the licence, imposed…

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UKGC Unveils New Guidance to Help Combat Problem Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) updated its new list of rules on high-risk gamblers. The new consumer protection guidance, which gambling businesses are required to take account of, will help them comply with new rules coming into effect in September. In April the Commission announced new rules to ensure online gambling businesses do more…

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Andrew Rhodes Confirmed as Permanent Chief Executive of UKGC

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that Interim Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. Andrew joined the Commission in June 2021, originally for an 18-month period, following a number of senior roles at private and public sector organisations including Swansea University, the Department for Work…

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JeffBet Sportsbook & Casino Launches in Key Markets

The HALLO ECHO

  Online sportsbook and casino, JeffBet has officially launched, with licences from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), on the Progress Play platform. Offering customers a wide range of sports betting verticals and key products such as InPlay betting, plus a diverse casino boutique that includes all of the latest…

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UK Gambling Commission sets new rules on action for at risk customers

The HALLO ECHO

  NEW rules ensuring online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect consumers at risk of harm have been introduced by the Gambling Commission. The new rules, which come into effect on 12 September 2022, are stronger and more prescriptive, requiring operators to: monitor a specific range of indicators1, as a…

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