Dutch appeal court upholds loot box penalty against EA
Video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) and its European subsidiaries have lost an appeal against the Dutch gambling regulator’s decision to issue a…
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Growth, Regulation, and The UK Gambling Review, In Conversation with Ralph Topping, ex-CEO, William Hill
Despite the many setbacks the UK iGaming market has experienced; increased regulation, negative PR and of course the Covid-19 pandemic, it has…
Kindred acquires Blancas NV from Rank Group
Kindred has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Blankenberge Casino-Kursaal (Blancas) NV, which operates Casino Blankeberge…
Pipeline and Player Experience, Interview with Helen Walton, Founder of Gamevy and Chief Commercial Officer for Gluck Games
As many of us still attempt to adjust to the new iGaming landscape, it’s important to recognise the key opportunities that are…
Gamesys Group plc and Push Gaming forge new partnership
B2B gaming supplier, Push Gaming, has signed a partnership with top UK operator, Gamesys Group plc in a content deal which will…
Svenska Spel appoints Erika Svanström to Head of Public Affairs
Erika Svanström has been appointed responsible for Public Affairs at Svenska Spel. She most recently came from her own consulting business and will…
Betsson Group Wins Big at the EGR Italy Awards 2020
Betsson Group and StarCasinò, triumphed at the EGR Italy Digital Virtual 2020 which were held online yesterday. Betsson Group won a total of five awards…
UK Bank Introduces 48-Hour Gambling Block Feature
NatWest has introduced a 48-hour delay gambling block on debit cards. The feature is designed for both physical and virtual debit cards…
Are Skill-based Games the Future of iGaming? Guest Post by Vladimir Malakchi, CBDO, Evoplay Entertainment
Game suppliers are going beyond the traditional patterns of slot development to engage their key target audience, Millennials. No longer satisfied by…
Does esports have more integrity than traditional sports? Interview with Ian Smith, Commissioner, ESIC
As with any nascent industry, there needs to be time to work out issues and grow. This process will not happen overnight,…
The Rank Group Plc signs five-year extension with Playtech
The Rank Group Plc and Playtech, today announces a five-year extension to exclusively provide its Bingo platform in addition to games content….
Affiliate Licensing Spotlight, Channelisation and Collaboration, Interview with Clive Hawkswood, Chariman, RAiG
After speaking with Clive Hawkswood, Chairman of RAiG in part one of our Affiliate Licensing Spotlight, we delve deeper into the licensing…
Netherlands Online Gambling Association and Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling build partnership
The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (“NOGA”) and the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling ‘Branschföreningen för Onlinespel’ (“BOS”) have signed a Memorandum…
It Ain’t Over ‘Till the Shareholders Sing, William Hill investors to vote on Caesars bid
In years to come William Hill beneficiaries may well look back to BCE (Before Caesars Entertainment) and ACE (After Caesars Entertainment) as…
The Bet’s On Sweden, Betsson Posts Spectacular Q3
Mirroring its nation’s much-admired, steady-as-she-storms, response to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, Sweden’s Betsson gambling group has posted what can only be described…
Svenska Spel stung by casino closures in Q3
State-owned Swedish operator Svenska Spel has taken an 8 per cent blow to its year-on-year revenues in Q3, following the forced closure…
Christer Fahlstedt, CEO of Paf has his say on Finnish regulation
The problems in the Finnish gaming industry could be solved with a regulated license system There is a lively debate about gambling…
Where there’s a Will there’s a Way, Q3 Results
Despite recording a near 9 per cent, year-on-year, decline in revenue for Q3 (ending September 29), British bookies William Hill are toughing…
GVC Board bolstered by senior gaming executives David Satz and Robert Hoskin
GVC Holdings PLC has announced the appointment of two new Directors to its Board. David Satz will join as an Independent Non-Executive…
Esports Integrity Spotlight Part 1 with Ian Smith, Commissioner, ESIC
Massive spikes in viewership and player retention have led esports to firmly establish itself as a popular choice for operators looking to…
Betsson consolidates UK business to focus on growing Rizk brand
Betsson has been reducing its business in the UK continuously for the last few years, including closing its UK office at the end of 2018. The Group has…
Genesis Global Casino partners with Pragmatic Play
Genesis Global and Pragmatic Play have struck a partnership. Pragmatic Play will supply the operator with its entire portfolio of slot titles….
IMG Arena expands basketball portfolio with Lega Società di Pallacanestro Serie A
IMG ARENA, a leading sports betting service and content hub, has secured the worldwide betting rights for the next five years with Lega Società…
Buzz Bingo Appoints Harry Lang as Marketing Director
Former Pinnacle, Mecca Bingo and Foxy Bingo experienced marketer Lang will be responsible for brand and player acquisition across retail and digital…
Turning Lemons into Lemonade, Gamesys Posts Record Q3 Revenue
Online gaming developer and operator Gamesys has posted impressive Q3 revenue of £190m (US$246m/€208m), a year-on-year increase of 31 per cent, continuing…
Betway and Genius Sports Group sign sportsbook deal
Leading international operator Betway has signed an extended partnership with Betgenius, the betting subsidiary of Genius Sports Group, that will see its…
BGC calls on Department for Business to intervene over the UK Government’s decision to close betting shops and casinos
The UK Government has been accused of behaving in an “ill-informed and arbitrary” way over the decision to order the closure of…
Affiliate Licensing Spotlight, Player Protection and Safeguarding Small Businesses, Interview with Clive Hawkswood, Chairman, RAiG
The affiliate market has been one of the few areas in gaming that has not had to invest too heavily in compliance…
ESIC rescind sanctions over CS:GO ‘spectator bug’
Sergey ‘LMBT’ Bezhanov’s so-called ‘spectator bug’ sanction issued by ESIC has now been rescinded and he is free to coach in ESIC…
Novibet and Playtech strike new Greek partnership
Playtech, one of the world’s leading gambling technology companies, has announced the launch of its Casino and Live Casino software with Novibet….
ZEAL continues to grow faster than expected in Q3
According to preliminary calculations, ZEAL Network SE (Lotto24.de, Tipp24.com), Germany’s leading online provider of state-licensed lotteries, has reached the full-year guidance for new…
Spain records 18% rise in iGaming revenue
iGaming has yet again proven its resilience in the face of this year’s pandemic, with Spain the latest market to reveal soaring…
888 and Sportradar form new partnership
888 Holdings PLC, one of the world’s leading gambling and entertainment solutions providers, has announced a new partnership with Sportradar, a global provider…
Betting and Gaming Council criticises Government over betting shop closure
The Betting and Gaming Council has asked the Government to think again about closing betting shops and casinos in Lancashire as the…
GVC Makes FTSE4Good Index Membership
GVC Holdings, has announced that it’s retained its position in the FTSE4Good Index Series following the index’s annual review. The readmission comes…
Back to the Future, Sort Of..
Overall, there are few fresh takeaways in gaming data for month August just released by the Gambling Commission. The sports betting yield—surprise,…
YGAM Appoints Doctor of Psychology to Lead New Programme for Health-Care Professionals
The Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust has revealed the newest addition to their team following the appointment of Dr Ali Lutte-Elliott,…
European Gambling Associations Renew Commitment To Safer Online Gambling As Coronavirus Restrictions Return
15 online gambling associations issue renewed call for safer gambling and responsible advertising in Europe during COVID-19. As many European countries face…
How The Financial Sector Can Support the Future of Gaming, Neil McArthur, CEO, UKGC Has His Say
The chief executive of the Gambling Commission has today invited the finance industry to join a multi-sector partnership approach to tackling gambling…
PandaScore Raises €5m to Enhance Esports Betting through AI-powered Data
PandaScore, a fast growth start-up providing real-time data for the esports betting industry, has raised €5m (£4.6m/$6m) in its latest funding round….
GVC, Four Sports Betting Licenses Approved in Germany with Immediate Effect
GVC Holdings has been approved four sports betting licenses in Germany. They secured license approval on Friday for bwin, SportingBet, Ladbrokes and…
Aspire Global has Finalized the Acquisition of the Leading B2B Sportsbook Provider BtoBet
Aspire Global has finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of BtoBet Ltd, a leading B2B sportsbook and technology provider. The acquisition…
Spirited Kindred, All-time High for Q3
Defying money-killing lockdowns and the concomitant financial drag of coronavirus, Sweden’s Kindred Group has promised what can only be described as sensational…
YGAM Encourages Parents to Learn About FIFA 21
As EA Sports’ latest instalment of the FIFA franchise releases in the UK today, one of the country’s leading gaming and gambling…
All Aboard the GVC Express
Hot on the heels of buying Portuguese online operator Bet.pt and posting better-than-expected Q3 trading stats, British gaming giant GVC Holdings is…
Top 8 iGaming Events that may or may not happen, Guest Post by Arcadem
There’s an industry that has experienced growth like no other over the last 20 years. Of course, we’re talking about the iGaming…
GVC agrees to acquire Bet.pt in Portugal
GVC has agreed to acquire Bet.pt in Portugal to extend their business across Iberia. Portugal is a recently regulated market and Bet.pt…
Bejoynd and Mindway AI in new responsible gaming collaboration
Bejoynd and Mindway AI are proud to present their collaboration, creating synergy by bringing their fields of expertise together in a new…
B2B licence from Gibraltar regulator issued to Relax Gaming
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has been approved by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority, unlocking further growth opportunity…
At a Loss, Less is More in Finland
Finland’s Ministry of Interior has extended the imposition of a €500 daily loss limit for most online games run by Veikkaus, the…