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December 15, 2022
Exacta Solutions Makes a Foray into the Americas with Mexico Hub
Exacta Solutions, an iGaming recruitment firm and merger and acquisition specialist, has begun tacking the North American market by establishing a foothold in Mexico. The company plans to establish a strong presence in the country and use it to further expand its presence in the Americas. Exacta Solutions Will Expand across the Americas from Mexico […]
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December 15, 2022
NSW Clubs to Connect with Bettors through Ok2Play? App
Four clubs in the Illawarra region, Australia, have launched a new safer gambling initiative where gamblers will be asked to confirm whether they are OK to play before they begin. This will be made possible through a new app called Ok2Play? It would allow problem gamblers or people having second thoughts to rethink whether they […]
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December 15, 2022
Half of Swedes Find Licensed Sites Beneficial, Only 10% Can Identify Them
According to a survey commissioned by the Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen issued by consultancy Skopm firm, only 10% of players know how to actively identify a licensed gambling platform. Moreover, only 53% of gamblers considered playing with licensed sites to be beneficial to them. The Survey Questioned Players’ Gambling Habits The survey ordered by the […]
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December 15, 2022
Thai Influencer Gets 54-year Jail Sentence over Gambling Promo
A former celebrity boxer, advisor of the House on gambling in Thailand, and internet personality, Siapo Po-arnon, was sentenced earlier this week over allegations of participation in the promotion of online gambling activities, as well as money laundering, a report revealed. Internet Celebrity in Thailand Sentenced to Prison The 30-year-old was among a group of […]
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December 15, 2022
Illinois Addresses Problem Gambling Rates Through New Campaign
The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a new campaign under the tagline of “Are You Really Winning?” aimed at addressing the fallacy that gambling can make you rich and looking at problem gambling as a mental and public health issue. The campaign is aimed at addressing the issue and raising awareness about problem […]
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December 15, 2022
ITIA Announced Karen Moorhouse to Succeed Jonny Gray as CEO
Karen Moorhouse is set to join the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) as the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer, said the integrity body in a press release today. Transitioning from Rugby to Tennis Starting from February 6, 2023, Moorhouse, whose appointment to the role was confirmed by the Board of the ITIA today, will commence […]
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December 15, 2022
Turkish Authorities Commenced New Crackdown on Illegal Betting
Illegal betting activities in northern Cyprus continue, organized by relatives of murdered businessman Halil Falyali, according to Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu. Illegal Betting Continues Soylu, who spoke to the Turkish news media channel TRT, claimed that the entire area from the Balkans to Malta and the north is filled with illegal online betting […]
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December 14, 2022
ACMA Continues Crusade Against Illegal Operators
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently added two more offshore gambling websites to its banned list, requesting the immediate block of their services in the island nation. The latest bans mark the regulator’s ongoing efforts to rid Australia of all illegal operators. ACMA has blocked hundreds of websites, but the constant proliferation of […]
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December 14, 2022
GiG Appoints New Platform & Sportsbook CCO
The 2012-founded iGaming technology company that offers leading solutions, products, and services to iGaming Operators Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has designated Marcel Elfersy as its new chief commercial officer for platform and sportsbook. The appointment comes naturally following the group’s plans to strengthen its foothold as a leading tier 1 platform provider of sportsbook services […]
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December 14, 2022
Michigan Gaming Control Board Lets EveryMatrix Distribute Content Via CasinoEngine
iGaming provider of software, content, and services aimed at casinos, sports betting platforms, payment services, and affiliate/agent management solutions to operators EveryMatrix has finally received the green light from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The provider originally applied for a license to operate in the state earlier this year, looking to strengthen its foothold in […]