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Simon Deloit
AuthorSimon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.
Esports
January 22, 2019
PENTA Joins Sports Club to Field League of Legends Team
PENTA Sports has partnered up with TSV München von 1860 e.V. to introduce a new League of Legends (LoL), the companies confirmed. The esports assets will be moved to a new joint-venture by the name of PENTA 1860, with the team heading into the ESL Meisterschaft. PENTA Sports enters partnership with TSV München von 1860 […]
Casino
January 20, 2019
AG Communications Meets Self-Exclusion Standards in Sweden
Aspire Global’s gaming subsidiary in Sweden catches up to Spelpaus self-exclusion standards Effectiveness of such schemes is now tested in the United Kingdom The Swedish iGaming market continues to grow, with the Spelinspektionen awarding license on January 18. As of this moment, there are 64 companies that operate legally in the country. However, some of […]
Esports
January 18, 2019
Epic Games Say No More Game-Altering Updates During Major Competitions
Following the ill-timed introduction of the Infinity Blade and the Boom Box, Epic Games vowed not to repeat the same mistake again Players will be given sufficient time to adapt to new patches before participating in official tournaments Epic Games have issued an official statement promising to schedule updates outside major competitive events, prompted by […]
Sports
January 15, 2019
DraftKings Fails to Pay Out on Time in National Championship
DraftKings have just concluded their inaugural Sports Betting National Championship on Sunday, January 13. What followed was concerns that not all customers have been paid on time, hindering them from progressing further DraftKings’ Sports Betting National Championship Experience Difficulties The Sports Betting National Championship by DraftKings was a much-anticipated event with the betting bonanza culminating […]
Business
January 13, 2019
GamStop Self-Exclusion Scheme Flawed, BBC Report Says
GamStop self-exclusion scheme found flawed by BBC reporters Fiona Palmer admits system is far from perfect Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) calls the findings disappointing Gambling self-exclusion schemes in the United Kingdom may not be as infallible as they are advertised to be, amid new reports exposing flaws in the system enabling gamers to find […]
Business
January 7, 2019
German State of Hesse to Seek Individual Gambling Regulation
Germany’s gambling laws are about to get shaken up by strict individualism should a federal pact fails to be established, the German State of Hesse has cautioned. Hesse to Go It Alone in Regulating Gambling in Germany The German State of Hesse has expressed concerns over the delays in introducing new gambling legislation on a […]
Blockchain
January 5, 2019
MGA Pushes Ahead with Cryptocurrency Sandbox Framework
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is making another step towards introducing cryptocurrency as an established payment solution at online and land-based properties. The MGA is currently piloting its Sandbox Framework initiative. MGA Tests the Cryptocurrency Sandbox Framework The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is one of the most forward-thinking gambling regulators embracing innovation and giving operators […]
Business
January 3, 2019
Sweden Begins 2019 iGaming with 60 Legal Operators
Sweden’s gaming market has opened for business with 60 operators now running at full blast and the official regulator rebranding itself as the Spelinspektionen. The launch was preceded by abundant TV ads from established brands, such as LeoVegas, Betsson, and more. Swedish Gaming Market Now Fully Operational At the turn of the year, two things […]
Casino
December 9, 2018
Buenos Aires Okays Online Casino Bill
Buenos Aires Says Yes to Online Gambling Online gambling is going legal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, thanks to a new piece of legislation, which has been introduced as part of the 2019 budget. As a result, online gambling in the country will begin, influencing a number of sectors, including sports betting, authentic online casinos, and […]
Sports
December 6, 2018
New Jersey Survey Finds Link between Betting and Viewership
The More We Bet, The More We Watch In a recently conducted survey, a New Jersey university has confirmed that there is a link between how inclined people are to watch sporting events and whether they have placed a wager on the outcome of the games. According to the Seton Hall Sports Poll, an accredited […]