Industry
March 22, 2023
Hacksaw Gaming Partners with Sisal, Expands in Italy
Hacksaw Gaming, a leading developer of iGaming content, has agreed to provide the Italian operator Sisal with a selection of games. As agreed, the provider will integrate some of its best titles into Sisal’s platform, including all-time favorite hits such as Cubes. Cubes, one of Hacksaw Gaming’s signature titles, will be the first game to […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
PAGCOR Considers Privatizing Its Casinos
Alejandro Tengco, the chairman of the Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR, has ambitious plans to privatize the PAGCOR casinos. If the authority proceeds with these plans, it will be able to dedicate all its efforts to regulatory affairs. Currently, the PAGCOR serves both as a regulator and operator. However, this dual purpose seems to be straining […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Risk Gambling Decreases, According to Svenska Spel’s Sustainability Manager
The company’s sustainability manager, Kajsa Nylander, revealed in a blog post that the proportion of customers showing signs of risky gambling has actually decreased compared to the same period last year. Svenska Spel’s Risk Gambling Figures Encouraging but Caution Still Needed The analysis of gaming patterns conducted by Svenska Spel’s analysts during January and February […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Law Proposal Seeks to Exempt Gambling from Norway’s Right of Withdrawal Act
The Norwegian Ministry of Children and Families has proposed a bill that would exempt gambling from Norway’s Right of Withdrawal Act. The bill also includes measures to correct inaccuracies in the scope of the Act. Norway Considers Amendments to Right of Withdrawal Act for Gambling Contracts The Right of Withdrawal Act of 2014 governs agreements […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
FanDuel Doubles Down on Initiatives amid Problem Gambling Awareness Month
FanDuel will highlight the importance of safer gambling through a series of initiatives, the company announced. The leading NA operator will also donate money to the National Council on Problem Gambling and other organizations to further support a healthier gambling ecosystem. As announced, FanDuel will donate $100,000 to the NCPG, supporting its Agility Grants program. […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
New Jersey Committee Approves Addiction Treatment Bill
New Jersey lawmakers plan to introduce a problem gambling measure that would see the state step up its efforts in the war on gambling-related crime and addiction. Details about the program are outlined in Bill A420, which received the unanimous approval of the state’s Tourism, Gaming and Arts Committee. The measure, sponsored by Ralph Caputo, […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
Livespins to Stream Wazdan Games
Wazdan, a developer of big action iGaming titles, has agreed to provide the socially-charged betting platform Livespins with its games. As a result, players can now enjoy a more social Wazdan experience. Livespins adds a social element to slots by streaming the spins live to the audience, with a streamer or brand ambassador taking the […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
GambleAware Uncovers Minority-Related Gambling Harm Disparities
Gambling harm-focused UK charity GambleAware released the findings of new research comparing gambling experiences and gambling harms in Great Britain, concluding that minorities are twice as likely to develop gambling harm compared to white British majority people. Increased Vulnerabilities for Minorities The report named “Minority Communities & Gambling Harms: Quantitative Report – Lived Experience, Racism, […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
Denmark Introduces Player Registration for Land-Based Gambling
The order, which will take effect on October 1, 2023, aims to align the land-based and retail gambling sectors with the same know-your-customer and anti-money laundering processes that are already in place in the online gambling industry. How Denmark’s New Regulations Ensure Consumer Protection The executive order was put in place after the Danish government […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
Gibraltar Faces Increasing Pressure as EU Cracks Down on “High-Risk Nations”
In December, the EC updated its rules regarding high-risk third countries. The nations included in the ignoble list face systemic anti-money laundering (AML) or countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) failings. The recent inclusion of Gibraltar deserves special mention, as the territory is one of the largest online gambling hubs. Tightening regulations may significantly hamper […]
