Gambling

Spieldev rebrands to Vibra Gaming bringing on-board Leander co-founders

Argentinian software developer Spieldev announced its new total rebranded version eying on expansion to other regions and markets. The 2016 established company called now Vibra Gaming, welcomed on-board Leander co-founders Ramiro Atucha and Marcelo Blanco. The company with headquarters in Buenos Aires provides currently its iGaming products like Fruity 7, …

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Altenar sports betting platform to power Just Bet

Supreme Ventures Ltd sports operator brand Just Bet stroke a deal with Altenar which will power the Sportsbook by its fully managed betting platform. Commercial Director of Altenar Domenico Mazzola said on the new deal his company stroke: “We are delighted to play our part in the growth of sports …

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Private lottery games banned in Bulgaria by new bill

The new gambling bill which sees private lotter games banned has been backed by Bulgarian Cabinet. According to Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov “Bulgaria will impose a state monopoly, rather than nationalize existing private companies. Also the new situation is expected to bring increased revenue, as well as support Bulgarian sport”. …

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Betting and Gaming Council dismisses educational data breach

The Sunday Times front-page story that revealed betting companies gained access to “Learning Records Service” educational index containing names, ages and addresses of 28 million children and students has been dismissed by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).  “Media reports that betting companies have access to the Learning Records Service …

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Fortune Legends casino partners with Relax Gaming

Fortune Legends online casino provider signed a partnership deal with game provider Relax Gaming. The Mobilt Ltd owned and operated casino will offer to its customers new games like Tiny Terrors, Let’s Get Ready to Rumble Zombie Circus, Erik The Red, Epic Joker, The Great Pigsby, Temple Tumble, Dragons’ Awakening, …

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Mr Green shuts down sportsbook in Germany

Mr Green, a William Hill brand, decided to stop operation its German Sportsbook service. Affiliate partners received an email from the operator which reasoned the decision. “Due to recent gambling regulation changes in Germany, Mr Green is closing all German sports betting operations with immediate effect. We kindly ask you …

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Metric offers sportsbook to Manisol Gaming

Manisol Gaming’s northern Europe focused pay ‘n play casino and sports betting brand got its sportsbook from Metric Gaming. The modern sportsbook proposition provided by Metric is an exciting addition to a brand that is looking to do things differently, offering the convenience of instant, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals. Speaking …

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Washington and New Nebraska to allow sports gambling

The states of Washington and New Nebraska seem, finally, to be ready to join other states across USA and allow sports gambling! Two bills HB 2478 and SB 6277 will make it lawful for online and land-based betting to be made available at casinos, racetracks, and licensed card rooms within …

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Ukraine gambling market one step closer to regulation

The bill 2285-D which was introduced last autumn by Oleg Marusyak, was approved by Ukrainian parliament Verkhovna Rada. The specific gambling bill is the 10th draft of the initial law and is supposed to legalize gambling in the country. 260 lawmakers out of 450, voted in favor of the bill. …

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Gambling In Norway – Legan and Illegal At The Same Time?

General understanding and legislation of betting in Norway are that it’s illegal. In any case, don’t let that debilitate you at this time. There are as yet a few escape clauses to these laws. Some of the choices offered to citizens are legitimately related to supporting their interests. The Norwegian …

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Spain to follow UK and ban credit cards from iGaming

The example set by the UKGC mad an immediate impact across Europe and Spanish independent consumer rights body FACUA consumidores  en Accion, has asked from the Spanish government to introduce a credit card ban for gambling. The main argument of FACUA is that the proposed ban will help players to …

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Euroleague extends Genius Sports deal

Euroleague and Genius Sports are partners since 2014 with the latter serving as the main data collector and distributor for the iGaming industry. Europe’s top basketball competition decided to extend this partnership. Euroleague confirmed that data from its tournaments will be secured by Genius Sports’ courtside technology and will live …

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Winners.bet secures Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence

Good news for eSports fans since the operator Winners.bet secured a betting licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and will provide the chance to place bets on all major eSport games like LOL, DOTA2, KOG, CS:GO, Rainbow Six and Starcraft. The betconstruct powered platform will be available in 22 …

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Habanero enters Romanian market with Winbet

Habanero a premium slots and games provider entered the Romanian market for the first time after striking a deal with the country’s leading operator Winbet, which will add 58 of Habanero’s games. Habanero continues their European expansion plans in 2020 with this deal. Last year the company signed partnerships with …

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UK Government abandons plans to ban gambling on football shirts

The pressure was enormous from the football industry, since most of the teams feature gambling products on their shirts. The UK government seemed to have felt this and backed down on initial plan to ban gambling being advertised on the shirts of football teams. The new gambling legislation is expected …

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11 applications for a sportsbook licence in Hesse

iGaming regulation in Germany is a long ongoing process and negotiations for a long-term regulatory model will continue into 2020. Last year, Germany ratified Third State Treaty on Gambling, which is applied for 16 federal states, while until 2021 Schleswig-Holstein will be permitted to continue with its own model. The …

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Credit card ban from 14 April 2020 across all UK gambling

As expected, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) issued the first regulatory enforcement of 2020 by banning credit cards across UK gambling. The ban will be effective from 14 April 2020 and till then all licensed operators will have to undertake all adjustments needed. Credit card ban will be applied across …

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Licenced gambling turnover in Poland still behind the illegal market

According to the Graj Legalnie legal association figures, regulated bookmakers and online casinos in Poland generated turnover of PLN 6.7bn (£1.4bn / €1.6bn) in 2019 showing a 28.8% year on year increase, but those figures are still behind the unlicenced market. Polish state received PLN 800m from gambling taxes, of …

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GamStop membership compulsory for gambling operators

Gambling businesses will have to be members of the GamStop scheme in order to keep their licences, according to UK Gambling Commission announcement. Chief executive of the UKGC Neil McArthur said: “By the 31 March all online operators will be required to participate in the multi-operator self-exclusion scheme. Although the …

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