Andrew Martens

Greece set for online gambling reforms

Lawmakers in Greece voted in favour of new online gambling regulations launching the country’s first regulated online gambling framework. The new bill, which was backed by the European Commission and approved by House of Representatives, ends the ‘transition status’ granted to 24 online gambling enterprises which were issued temporary licences …

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Videoslots confirms 2020 sportsbook launch

Malta online casino operator Videoslots.com has confirmed that it early next year will launch a sportsbook powered by Betradar’s ‘Managed Trading Services (MTS)’. Videoslots will use the ITS (Integrated Trading Solutions) component of Betradar’s flexible turnkey risk management and trading solution, Managed Trading Services (MTS), as it looks to capitalise …

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MGM, Yahoo Sports agree sports betting partnership

Verizon Media-owned Yahoo Sports has been unveiled as an official digital media sports partner of MGM Resorts. Under the multi-year partnership, Yahoo Sports, which boasts 60 million monthly users, will launch real-money sports betting on its app in regulated US states next month, with all transactions to take place on …

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Red Tiger launches portfolio with No Account Casino

NetEnt-owned online casino software supplier Red Tiger has added a further partner to its roster, with No Account Casino becoming the latest to align with the company. Under the terms of the agreement, No Account Casino customers will gain access to Red Tiger’s strong portfolio via Finnplay integration, which includes …

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Leadstar Media takes the US by storm

After three years of continuous expansion, the Swedish-based online lead generation company has launched two new sites in the US. A decision that comes hot on the heels of the US senate’s 2018 monumental decision to legalize sports betting. The patchwork effect that currently exists across the US, with states …

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LeoVegas agrees €15m Authentic Gaming sale

Casino giant Genting Group has struck a €15m deal to acquire LeoVegas’ subsidiary Authentic Gaming, which broadcasts live casino content from land-based casinos around Europe Updating investors, LeoVegas noted that the purchase price for Authentic, which generated revenue of approximately €1m for the three months to 30 June, represented a …

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Osasuna board under pressure over KirolBet sponsorship

The board of La Liga football club CA Osasuna has come under pressure from the club’s supporters, over its relationship with shirt sponsor KirolBet. During the recent Pamplona club’s ‘public assembly’, numerous members speak out against KirolBet as shirt sponsor and Osasuna’s membership passed the decree that the club should …

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Russia to open gambling zone in Crimea

Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of Russia, has signed a government decree establishing the Golden Coast gambling zone in Yalta, Crimea. The gambling zone is expected to be operational by 2022. The gambling zone will be located in the village of Katsiveli, close to Yalta on the south coast on an …

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BEGE 2019: ONE OF THE MOST THOUGHT PROVOKING GAMING SHOWCASES IN EUROPE IS FULLY BOOKED, CONFIRMING THE SHOW’S GLOBAL IMPORTANCE

In less than one-month Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo 2019 will feature more than 80 companies from all sectors of the gaming industry as they showcase their newest cutting-edge products, services and solutions at one of the most significant gaming events in the Eastern and Central European region. This year, …

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BetWarrior goes mobile with Kambi sportsbook

Online gambling operator BetWarrior has launched a new mobile sports betting product in selected markets across Latin America – a customised Kambi-derived sportsbook. BetWarrior agreed to the sportsbook supply deal with Kambi in June. Via an advanced suite of APIs, the firm has integrated the Kambi sportsbook into its Omega …

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Philippines wants new 5% tax on POGOs

Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has pledged his support to proposed legislation which would impose a 5 per cent franchise tax on revenue generated by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and their service providers. The bill filed in the Philippines House of Representatives by Representative Joey Salceda also sets …

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CASINOAWARD.NET

Year of establishment:  2019 Having only launched in 2019, this is one of the newer information portals within the online gambling industry. While it lacks the history of its more established counterparts that should not necessarily be considered too heavily when assessing the overall value proposition of the platform. CasinoAward …

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Expekt decides to exit UK market

Expekt, the Betclic Everest Group subsidiary and one of Europe’s oldest online sportsbooks, has confirmed that it will no longer operate its services for the UK. The sportsbook will no longer accept UK deposits but will allow customers to bet on its markets until 31 October. However, they will have …

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UKGC reports drop in underage gambling

UKGC UK Gambling Commission

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the 2019 Young People & Gambling survey which looks at gambling trends of 11 to 16 year-olds. Based on the responses of 2,943 UK 11 to 16 year-olds, the Young People and Gambling Survey 2019 found that 11 per cent had spent their …

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Videoslots.com ready to launch in Italy

Malta-based online casino operator Videoslots.com has been given the green light to launch in Italy’s regulated iGaming market by the country’s gambling regulator, the Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM). Players in Italy will soon be able to enjoy the popular casino brand, which offers more than 3,500 slots …

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Evolution lands major deal with Flutter brands

Live dealer software supplier Evolution Gaming has agreed a deal to provide its live casino gaming solutions to Flutter Entertainment’s Paddy Power and Betfair brands. The agreement, described as “major Live Casino deal”, sees Evolution’s full portfolio of live casino games made available to both brands. It includes titles based …

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Greentube debuts in Denmark with RoyalCasino.dk

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has launched its portfolio of slot games in the regulated Danish iGaming market through a deal with operator RoyalCasino.dk, online operation of Royal Casino Group. As a result from a recently signed deal between Greentube and RoyalCasino.dk, customers of the online casino operation are now …

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Japan to launch casino regulator by January 2020

The Japanese government has revealed plans to formally establish a regulatory body to oversee the country’s land-based casino industry by January next year, around six months after it was originally set to be formed. The country’s casino management commission is expected to be formed on January 7, 2020, and will …

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Camelot stops sale of £10 scratchcards

National Lottery operator Camelot Group confirmed to UK media that it has stopped selling £10 category scratchcards as part of an effort to tackle problem gambling. Camelot has informed its UK retail partners to withdraw all £10 scratchcards from their displays, with the lottery operator allowing a 180-day window for …

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