UK’s five leading gambling companies have committed to spend £100m on gambling addiction treatment services over the next four years as part of a wider package of safer gambling measures and support for people experiencing problems. Bet365, William Hill, Flutter Entertainment, Sky Betting & Gaming and GVC Holdings have made …
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Stockholm-listed operator LeoVegas has been granted approval to launch its online casino and sports betting offering in Spain. LeoVegas is also licensed in Malta, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The operator first revealed plans to apply for a Spanish licence in August …
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Betsson, 888 via its Cassava Enterprises subsidiary and Italy’s Sisal Entertainment have secured local partners in pursuit of the Buenos Aires’ igaming licenses. In total, 15 entities will compete for a license. Chasing one of the seven available licenses Betsson has partnered Casino de Victoria, a land-based venue located in …
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U.S. casino operator Eldorado Resorts Inc has agreed to buy rival Caesars Entertainment Corp for about $8.5 billion in cash and stock. The transaction, which is set to be inclusive of Caesar’s assumed debt, is valued at around $17.3bn. The deal will create a new market leader in the US …
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UK online gambling operator Bet365 has made its official launch into Mexico’s digital market via the Bet365.mx domain. The company formed a partnership with ‘Ganador Azteca’, the gambling subsidiary of Mexican national broadcaster TV Azteca, second largest media firm in the country behind Televisa. ‘Ganador Azteca’ has a 25-years licence …
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Basque Country operator Grupo Kirol has denied rumours that it will sell its flagship business Kirolbet to US private equity fund Blackstone Group in a €100m deal. The news was posted by Spanish ‘El Confidencial’ which reported that Blackstone had sanctioned a €100 million bid to acquire Kirolbet’s entire Basque …
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Recognizing the fully worth of the Advisory Board for the last year edition’s success the organizers of the Eastern European Gaming Summit once again have invited distinguished professionals from the gaming industry. The Advisory Board will follow up the development of the event and will share its expert opinion on …
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The leading British bookmaker William Hill revealed that its US division is to enter a partnership with a Native American Tribe to roll out a sportsbook service in the summer. The Mescalero Apache Tribe, the operator of the state’s Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, has selected William …
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Online bookmaker Marathonbet has been confirmed as the principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for Sevilla FC, as part of a new two-year agreement between the duo, with the deal set to begin at the start of the 2019/20 season. The deal will give fans of the five-time Europa League champions …
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Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that it received 183 notifications from companies interested in applying for online gaming licenses in the Netherlands. The KSA opened registrations earlier this month, with prospective licensees having until Friday 21 June to complete the registration form on the KSA website confirming their …
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Global sports betting technology company, Newgioco Group, Inc. launches its second-generation mobile web betting platform for use in markets around the world, with an emphasis on the US. The reveal of the new mobile platform for international regulated markets can be found on any PC, tablet or mobile device at …
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LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been named as the new brand ambassador for Asian betting operator, Fun88, which will see him promote the company across a number of key markets. Kobe Bryant and FUN88 will work together to promote the brand in several key markets, such as Asia and …
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England’s National Health Service (NHS) will launch in Sunderland its first gambling clinic for children later this year as part of a new network of services for addicts. The clinic will be tailored towards supporting those between the ages of 13 and 25. Specialist face-to-face NHS treatment for gambling addiction …
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Live dealer software supplier Evolution Gaming has formed a partnership with Grand Casino Baden, one of four Swiss land-based casinos to secure a new online gaming licence in the country. Under the terms of the deal, Evolution will supply its full portfolio of Live Casino games to the land-based casino, …
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) hit back at a German state’s decision to ban an unnamed payments provider from processing online casino payments, describing the move as “ineffective and detrimental”. EGBA believes payment blockings are not a solution to the problems afflicting Germany’s gambling regulation – and a …
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Frankie Dettori had the bookmakers running scared at Royal Ascot on Friday as Bet365 took the unusual step of turning down multiple bets on his rides after taking a pummeling from his 449-1 four-timer on Thursday. The 48-year-old completed a 449-1 four-timer on A’Ali, Sangarius Star Catcher and Stradivarius, before …
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Yggdrasil, a gaming software development company has made its debut in the Czech gaming and gambling market. The company has partnered with Tipsport. Tipsport customers will now be able to access Yggdrasil’s portfolio of locally certified games including Luca Maniacs, Valley of the Gods and the Vikings trilogy. After recently …
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Five of the UK’s leading sports betting operators have voluntarily agreed to increase funding for UK problem gambling addiction, treatment and research initiatives. The list includes bet365, William Hill Plc, Flutter Entertainment, Sky Bet and GVC Holdings who have all pledged to the UK government that they will commit to …
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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has issued an apology to the Football Association (FA) after being fined £8000 (€8,995) for breaking betting rules while holding the position of director of Salford City. Scholes was alleged to have placed a total of 140 bets on games between August 17, 2015, …
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On June 21, an international event company – Smile-Expo – will hold Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference. It is Switzerland’s only event dedicated to online gambling operations and online project promotion using affiliate marketing. The event will be a platform for sharing experience and establishing cooperation between online casinos and land-based …
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