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 …
Read More »UK Gambling Commission proposal to ban credit cards
According to UK’s Sunday newspapers “The Observer” and the “Sunday Times” the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will propose banning the use of credit cards in online gambling. This proposal is coming after consulting on credit wagering. UKGC is expected to publish its report and recommendations this week. This is the …
Read More »BoyleSports expands further acquiring William Hill stores in Northern Ireland
Two months after acquiring Bruce Betting which has 18 outlets accros the Republic of Ireland, independent bookmaker BoyleSports continues to expand by buying William Hill 33 Northern Ireland shops! The deal will see William Hill’s betting shops to be rebranded under Irelands largest independent bookmaker, who will now have 39 …
Read More »Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to modernize Windsor Casino
In Canada the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has in plan to modernize Windsor Gaming Bundle, which consists of the Windsor Casino. Stephen Rigby, OLG’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Launching a competitive procurement to select a long-term service provider for the Windsor Gaming Bundle will complete OLG’s …
Read More »Scientific Games signs deals with 888 casino and Betsson
Two new strategic partnership deals signed the casino games and content supplier Scientific Games, which expands its presence in the iGaming industry providing games to both 888 Casino and Betsson. Dylan Slaney, SVP Casino at SG Digital, said on the deal: “888 is a huge player in the Spanish iGaming …
Read More »Ukraine gambling legalization to boost economy by $189 million in taxes
iGaming regulation is a priority to Ukraine and local government expects that the battle against illegal gambling will generate major tax revenues! Danylo Getmantsev, Ukraine’s chief of the Financial, Tax and Customs Policy Committee, underlined that in 2020 legal gambling market would offer about $189 million in tax revenues. In …
Read More »Leo Vegas to cease Royal Panda in the UK
In a sudden and unexpected move the Swedish online gambling company and casino and sportsbook provider Leo Vegas announced that Royal Panda brand is being ceased in the UK. https://twitter.com/royalpandacom/status/1214864484013137920 The Royal Panda website notice to its customers mentions: «We regret to inform you that Royal Panda will no longer …
Read More »Lottoland inks Altenar deal for their first sportsbook platform
The online lotto provider Lottoland entered the sportsbetting industry in 2019 in selected markets. The plan is to expand further in 2020 with the help of sportsbook provider Altenar which will provide a fully managed platform to Lottoland. The CEO of Lottoland Nigel Birell said on the deal: “We are …
Read More »1×2 Network extends partnership with iForium
Pioneer gaming company 1x2Network extended their partnership deal with the iGaming software provider and content aggregator platform iForium, which will now allow its partners to add more games to their portfolios. 1x2Network is at the forefront of HTML5 development with a varied portfolio of Sports games, Table Games and Slots. …
Read More »Where to find the best casino websites in India?
Finding the best casino websites and dealing with only the best casino websites is super important. It is a very deciding factor in the quality of fun as well as quality and quantity of return that accrue to a player or gambler. The importance of playing your casino games and …
Read More »Betfred’s Fred Done investing in eSports publication GGIntel
The era of esports betting has begun. So, it comes with no surprise that more iGaming businesses are investing in the specific sport that attracts the new generations. The founder of Manchester based Betfred and property mogul Fred Done confirmed his move to invest in GGIntel following the trend and …
Read More »Sporting Solutions signs Norsk Tipping data and risk management deal
Sportsbook and lottery supplier Sporting Solutions, part of the Sporting Group, won the tender to supply pricing and risk management services to Norsk Tipping. The tender procedure was very competitive and six companies bid to deliver their services to Norway’s state-owned new sports betting solution, which will be powered by …
Read More »Greece presents new gambling regulations to EU
The new draft iGaming regulations presented from the Greek Ministry of Finance to the European Commission show that sports betting and other games will be licenced separately as the Greek government is set to implement new controls on the gambling industry. The submitted draft legislation confirms that the new separate …
Read More »Belgian Gaming Commission recommends new iGaming ad regulation
In the past two years Belgium hit hard online casino services restricting advertisements of gambling products. And now a new report of the Belgian Gaming Commission seems to make things more difficult for the iGaming industry. The specific government survey showed that gambling advertising during the Jupiler Pro League football …
Read More »Kambi launched “Partner with confidence” campaign
The new year started with the new marketing campaign Partner with Confidence for sports betting provider Kambi highlighted its position as the sportsbook enabler behind some of the world’s leading operators. London-based production company Irresistible produced the in-house devised video, which draws parallels between high-achieving sports stars and sportsbook operators, …
Read More »Casumo launches UK sportsbook
Malta-based online gambling and betting operator Casumo has expanded its portfolio by launching an online sportsbook in the UK. To mark the launch, new customers are being offered a £10 free bet for any qualifying bet of at least £10 on any pre-match or in-play sports market, if the bet …
Read More »Genius Sports to support rebooted XFL league
The rebooted XFL, the American football league that is set to launch in the US next month, has announced a multi-year partnership with sports data and technology company Genius Sports to protect the start-up league against the threats of improper and illegal sports betting. The deal between the XFL and …
Read More »UKGC concerned with VIP gambling schemes
Documents unveiled by the British regulator, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), indicate many bookmakers operating in the country rely heavily on problem and high-spending VIP customers. According to the data obtained by the watchdog, such bettors bring in £4 out of every £5 wagered with online gambling operators. They form …
Read More »Spain to introduce new gambling restrictions
Spain’s gambling sector is set for new restrictions after the country’s coalition government unveiled its plans for the new year. Spain’s Socialist Party (PSOE) and the left-wing Unidas Podemos (UP) want “urgent regulation of gambling to prevent and curb gambling.” Both sides agreed to instruct Spain’s autonomous communities to prevent …
Read More »More lawmakers involved in Japan casino bribery scandal
An adviser to Chinese online sports lottery operator 500.com told investigators that the company gave money to five more lawmakers beside Tsukasa Akimoto, who was arrested in late December. On Friday, a Tokyo court agreed to a request from city prosecutors to extend the detention of Akimoto through January 14. …
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