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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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The Stars Group secures market access in Michigan

Just over two weeks ago after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state’s online gambling bill into law, The Stars Group (TSG) became the first operator to secure access to the state’s online gambling market when it opens. The company did it via a new agreement with the Little Traverse …

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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 …

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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 …

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Wayne Rooney stars in ‘Stay In Control’ series

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has collaborated with Kindred-owned 32Red as the gambling operator emphasises its focus on responsible gambling with the launch of its ‘Stay In Control’ series. The opening episode of the series, which is available via Youtube, was hosted at the training facility of the Championship side. …

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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 …

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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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1xBet receives five-year National Licence for Nigeria

The Cyprus-based online bookmaker 1xBet has secured a National Licence to operate in Nigeria from the local National Lottery Regulatory Commission. The licence, which expires in 2025, strengthens the African presence for the company, a long-term supporter of Nigerian football and an official sponsor of the Confédération Africaine de Football …

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DraftKings nets partnership with Knicks, Rangers and MSG

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DraftKings has unveiled a marketing partnership that makes the firm the official and exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy sports partner of the New York Knicks and Rangers as well as the iconic Madison Square Garden, home of both aforementioned teams. The agreement gives the Boston headquartered firm brand integration …

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Codere gets €36 million for LatAm expansion

Gambling operator Codere is moving ahead with its strategy to expand in the emerging gaming and gambling markets in Latin America. A filing placed with Spain’s CNMV capital markets commission has revealed that Madrid-based gambling group has managed to get two corporate credit lines which would get the company funds …

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