BGC Responds to Chris Philp Appointment as Minister Responsible for Gambling
Responding to the news that Chris Philp MP has been appointed minister responsible for gambling, Betting and Gaming Council chief executive Michael…
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DraftKings Going for Broke – Has Launched Entain Bid with MGM Resorts
One by one, like ducks in a row, our American friends are targeting iconic British betting brands in a bid to buy…
Fast Track and Lovelace Create Joint Venture to Build Revolutionary Gameplay Risk Engine: Greco.
Lovelace Consultancy is known for their expertise in bonus abuse and multi-accounting, and are the leading authority in the industry on how…
It’s Open Season on the UKGC
They have launched a probe that will run until October 31 to investigate the “competence” and “effectiveness” of the body that regulates…
Yorkshire Receives £800k UKGC Funding for Safer Gambling
The three-year programme will be led by Public Health directors in Yorkshire and the Humber and is supported by an £800,000…
Parimatch Sign Oleksandr Usyk as Responsible Gaming Project Ambassador
Parimatch brand follows global trends in developing responsible gambling principles and provides the tools necessary to help players make liable and considered…
SAZKA Appoints Lord Sebastian Coe CH KBE to its Board
After retiring from competitive sport with twelve world records to his name in 1990, Sebastian became a Conservative MP and private secretary…
Betsson “Back on Track” as CEO Lindwall Prepares for Exit
In the second quarter of 2021, Betsson reported its best quarter to date in terms of sales and earnings. The Board of…
BGC Welcomes New Secretary of State for DCMS
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Nadine Dorries on becoming the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media…
Parimatch and Juventus Extend Partnership
Juventus Football Club, one of the world’s most famous teams, and Parimatch, the international tech, and betting brand, mark the first year…
Sportradar Completes IPO, Opens on NASDAQ
Sportradar, a global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the number one provider of business-to-business solutions to…
“Yes He Khan” – London Mayor Tightens Grip on Proposed Ad Ban
During his re-election campaign in May this year, Khan, the son of an immigrant Pakistani bus driver, pledged to ban betting ads…
Bet UK Launches Horse Racing Campaign with Neil Mulholland and Vogue Williams
This is the first time Bet UK has created a dedicated omnichannel horse racing campaign and is working with the trio to…
Coingaming Group Completes Rebrand to Yolo Group
Within the Yolo Group will sit five verticals that cover the full spectrum of the business’ interests: – Yolo Investments, focused on investment…
Shadow Minister for Mental Health Supports new Programme from YGAM and Betknowmore UK
The ‘Mindful Resilience’ programme has been established by an alliance of expert organisations including Bournemouth University and leading charities, the Young Gamers…
Tombola Joins Dutch Trade Association NOGA
NOGA continues to grow towards its goal to represent the large majority of online gambling providers that will become active on the…
CasinoSites.org acquires WinnerSports.co.uk
WinnerSports.co.uk first launched in 2012 and over the past nine years has emerged as a popular sports news site covering football as…
GambleAware invests over £2.5m to expand the Youth Education Hub Service to England and Wales
GambleAware has today released two new Invitations to Tender to expand the Scottish Gambling Education Hub Service to both England and Wales….
888 Holdings Plc Announce Acquisition of William Hill International
888 has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to acquire the international (non-US) business of William…
Flutter Brands Join EGBA
European betting operator Flutter, with popular brands such as Paddy Power, Betfair, PokerStars and Sky Betting & Gaming, has joined the European…
Paysafe Expands Betfred USA Sports Partnership Through Income Access Deal
Paysafe, a specialized payments platform, today announced an expanded partnership with Betfred USA Sports, the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of U.K.-based bookmaker Betfred…
Over The Hill: UK Icon’s Uncertain Future
Back in the 1930s, its eponymous founder launched his betting business as a postal and telephone-based betting service — the equivalent then…
VIXIO GamblingCompliance Announces Shortlist for 2021 Global Regulatory Awards
Now in their fifth year, the VIXIO GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and businesses across the gambling landscape…
iGaming Regulation: Managing European Growth, with Julian Borg-Barthet of Pretty Technical
We spoke with Julian Borg-Barthet, Director of Business Development at Pretty Technical to hear his thoughts on the current situation in Europe…
BetCris Launches in Poland
Since it was established in Latin America, Betcris has been known as the main sports wagering operator throughout the region. It has…
VBET Becomes Premium Sponsor of the Ukrainian National Football Team
“Vbet is happy to start cooperation with the main team of Ukraine. Not so long ago, every Ukrainian watched the brilliant performances…
Flutter Launch New Policy in UK and Ireland to Protect Under 25s
The new policy will be automatically implemented for all customers under the age of 25 across Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting…
BGC Aids Government’s ‘Plan For Jobs’, Pledges to Create 5,000 Apprenticeships Over 5 Years
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council – which represents betting shops, casinos and the online gaming sector – has announced its…
Italian FA Strongly Advises To Suspend Gambling Sponsorship Ban
The Italian football federation popularly known as the Federazione Italiano Giuoco Calcio or the FIGC has finally taken a stance to revoke…
iGaming Growth: The Power of a Native App with Tom Atfield, Creative Director at mkodo
It’s a great time to be an online gaming operator. The digital shift is in full swing, accelerated by the Pandemic and…
EPIC Risk Management Launches New Teenage Gambling Harm Education Programme
With an ever-increasing spotlight on addiction and mental health issues shining on the UK’s schools as they return for the new term,…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Tackles Illegal Bingo and Lottery Organizers
The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has imposed a cease and desist order on the organizers of a commercial online bingo and a commercial…
Videoslots Integrates Spinomenal Games
Videoslots has teamed up with slots studio Spinomenal Games to add yet more top-quality games to its market-leading player offering. The operator is now…
Marcus Boyle Appointed as New Chair of the Gambling Commission
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the next chair of the Gambling Commission for a term of five years….
LeoVegas Adds AI Messaging as Part of Safer Gambling Strategy
LeoVegas Group is introducing new product-integrated, personalized onsite messaging to educate and inform customers about Safer Gambling tools and encourage them to…
888 Gets With The Flow, Delivers Sweet H1
Total revenue for the Gibraltar-based FTSE-250 group increased by 39 per cent to US$528.4 million (£383.4m/€446.6m), year-on-year, ending June 30, with the…
Episode One with Ed Birkin, H2 Gambling Capital
This Leadership Series will be the perfect opportunity for you to catch up on the latest hot topics influencing our sector, gaining…
iGaming Affiliates: Catering a for a New Type of Player with Joonas Karhu, CEO of Bojoko
Operating within the increasingly stringent UK framework means that only the most reputable and robust brands will be able to see true…
Evobet License Terminated by MGA
The Malta Gaming Authority has made the decision to bring a halt to the license authorisation awarded to Evobet Limited (MGA/B2C/268/2012), namely…
Irish Bookmakers’ Association Establishes New Safer Betting Code
The two initiatives are part of an updated Code of Practise for safer gambling introduced by the Irish Bookmakers’ Association’s (IBA) which…
Mindway AI: Gaining a New Regulatory Perspective on Responsible Gambling
Birgitte Sand is one of the most experienced and respected gaming regulatory professionals in the industry. Her recent appointment as a Board…
LV Bet Sportsbook Announces Partnership with West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Sportsbook and online casino operator LV BET has struck a new partnership with EFL Championship football side West Bromwich Albion for the 21/22 season,…
Safer Gambling Weekly Round-Up by Dam Mad Media
Welcome along to another edition of the Safer Gambling newsletter. UKGC The week has been dominated by the publication of the UK…
Rank Group’s Bill Floydd to Step Down as CFO
The Rank Group Plc have announced that Bill Floydd, the Group’s Chief Financial Officer, has tendered his resignation in order to take…
1×2 Network: Shaping Game Content for a Post Pandemic Market with Rory Kimber
Rory Kimber is the Marketing Director for 1×2 Network and he believes the future success of our sector relies upon embracing new…
Things Can Only Get Better – Denmark’s Better Collective Posts Superb H1
Driven by its brilliant business moves in the United States, where its acquisition of the Action Network in May has substantiated its…
Denmark iGaming Market Report: Is this the End for Tailored Promotions?
Denmark is one of the most integral European jurisdictions in regard to iGaming growth. The GGR for this market grew to DKK2.88bn…
BGC Claim Betting Shops are Top of the League for Age Verification
According to the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), UK betting shops have once again shown they are top of the league when…
SlotsMillion: Moving Forward in Europe with CEO Charles Gross
After a turbulent 18 months, the iGaming market is well on its way to recovery but there’s no denying the gaming landscape…
With Lotto’s Future Still In-Play, Under Fire UKGC Tells MPs to Back Off
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), regulator of the country’s betting industry, is under ferocious parliamentary attack as it attempts to protect the…