Industry
February 27, 2023
Betsson Incorporates Neccton’s Mentor Solution into Betsafe
Neccton, a one-stop shop analytical application for iGaming suppliers, will provide the gambling juggernaut Betsson with anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gambling (RG) tools. The deal will provide the operator’s players in Ontario with a higher degree of safety while preventing financial fraud. As agreed, Neccton will leverage its mentor monitoring solution. The cutting-edge software […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Majority of Students in the United Kingdom Gambled in 2022
A survey conducted at various UK universities and interviewing 2,003 students in December 2022 established that 71% of all students interviewed had gambled in the 12 months prior to the time of asking the questions. To get to this result, Gamstop and Ygam commissioned a study from Censuswide, a research company. Students Gamble in Unexpected […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Australian Gambling Support Services Face Online Advert Blockade
The Guardian reported that Australian gambling harm services have complained that their rehabilitation adverts are being wrongly blocked while there has been an increase in wagering advertising, especially following Sportsbet’s partnership with TikTok. Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Ads Blocked by Google The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) has had its adverts for Gambler’s Help, its […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Macau Confident in 2023 Recovery, Expects GGR to Reach $16B
Now, Macau’s chief executive Ho Iat Seng has outlined an ambitious goal for the city’s gambling industry, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) expected to hit $16 billion (MOP130 billion) this year according to the official. Confident about Recovery in 2023 and Beyond Ho remains defiant in the face of analyses by investment banks which he […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Macau Lifts Mask Mandates as It Exits the COVID-19 Pandemic
Macau has finally lifted its mask mandates, authorities said on Sunday, February 26 confirming that citizens and visitors would no longer be required to wear a mask in the majority of locations in the Special Administrative Region apart from public transportation and hospitals, along with a few other locations where wearing a mask remains compulsory. […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
Sergey Tsukanov Was Promoted to Betby’s Chief Product Officer
Gaming and betting technology supplier Betby announced a change within its executive team as former Chief Sportsbook Officer, Sergey Tsukanov, assumed the role of Chief Product Officer. New Challenges Ahead The appointment of Tsukanov as Chief Product Officer for Betby will see the company’s former sportsbook executive extend his position and influence within the business, […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
Massachusetts Regulator To Overrule the Ban on Sportsbook Affiliates
The Bay State’s current gambling laws prohibit revenue share and cost per acquisition (CPA) agreements, effectively curtailing all affiliate programs. However, the Commission appears to recognize the value of such arrangements and has agreed to hold talks with operators before putting the matter to vote. Sportsbooks like Caesars are known for their extensive affiliate programs, […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
BetMGM to Feature Responsible Gaming Messages in March
Sports betting and gaming operator BetMGM announced that its marketing and advertising campaigns will feature responsible gaming messages starting from March 1. Responsible Gaming Messaging The brand co-owned by MGM Resorts and Entain will align with the Problem Gambling Awareness Month initiative by introducing responsible gaming messages within its mobile app and across all advertising […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
ANJ Unveils Action Plan to Reduce GGR from Problem Gamblers
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling authority, wants operators to reduce the gross gaming revenue (GGR) they make from problem gamblers. Echoing Kindred’s Journey To Zero initiative, the French regulator hopes to implement a similar safer gambling initiative on a national scale. The ANJ claims that it is imperative to solve what it believes […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
FATF Decides to Suspend the Membership of the Russian Federation
The global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), confirmed Friday that it has decided to suspend the membership of the Russian Federation. The watchdog confirmed that the country remains accountable for its implementation of FATF Standards and must meet its financial obligations. Despite the decision, the FATF confirmed that […]
