Industry
December 12, 2022
Underdog Fantasy and Xpoint Ink Geolocation Deal
Underdog Fantasy, a fantasy sports platform describing itself as “the best place to play fantasy sports,” has secured Xpoint’s backing. Under the agreement, the geolocation technology specialist will become the Mark Cuban-backed platform’s official geolocation partner. Xpoint to Supply Underdog Fantasy with Geolocation Xpoint, which provides geolocation solutions to sportsbooks and gambling operators all over […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Norsk Rikstoto’s Horse Racing Monopoly Extended by 10 Years
Authorities in Norway extended the exclusive rights of Norsk Rikstoto to offer gambling on horses for the next ten years, the operator announced in a press release Friday. Problem Gambling Prevention Is Key The Government justified the decision to extend the license for another decade via the operator’s efforts to ensure the implementation of public […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Monzo’s Gambling Protection Tools Set an Example for the Banking Industry
UK-based online banking provider Monzo shared some data regarding its gambling block tool. The company was one of the first to provide a similar service, and recent reports indicate that significantly more people have been taking advantage of it. Monzo’s customer-centric approach has also inspired other financial institutions to introduce similar problem gambling prevention tools. […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Tabcorp Remains Committed to Protecting Consumers in FY2022
Tabcorp is firmly committed to its long-term sustainability and positive environmental impact. These are the conclusions that one can draw from reading through the company’s FY22 sustainability report, which covers the company’s sustainability and environmental-centric activities both before and after the demerger with The Lottery Corporation. The report spans the period from July 1, 2021, […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
BGC Urges Government for Clarity on Affordability Checks
The regulated gambling sector is under threat with mandatory affordability checks “already hurting” the industry’s bottom line argues the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a trade group that represents the British gaming industry. New Research Reiterates the Known Facts The BGC has been a passionate advocate for an approach towards the re-regulation of the industry […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Gambling Operators Need to Protect from Cyberattacks, Report
Online security experts met last week to discuss the worrying trend of increasing cyberattacks against casinos and other leisure operators, a new report reveals. The recent discussion comes ahead of planned changes to the cyber regulations in Nevada. Cyberattacks Impact Gambling Operators During the conference, experts from the cyber security industry warned that casinos and […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Symplify to Power NuxGame with AI-based CRM Solutions
NuxGame, a gambling platform provider that offers the most sought-after casino games, has penned a new agreement with Symplify, a Stockholm-based customer relations management (CRM) and AI cloud solutions specialist. Under the new deal, the latter company will power the supplier with the technology it needs to grow its business. Symplify to Improve NuxGame’s CRM […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Macau Outlines Separate Gaming Zones for Foreign and Chinese Visitors
Macau’s Executive Council provided further details on Friday as to how gambling operations in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) will work moving forward. Concessionaires will have to establish areas that cover non-Chinese and Chinese visitors, with both gaming spaces being exclusive and dedicated. Macau Goes with Segregated Approach to Foreign and Domestic Gamblers Non-Chinese […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
Gambling with Lives Offers Touching Letter to PM Rishi Sunak, Asking for Reform
Gambling with Lives (GWL), the community-made of families bereaved by gambling-related suicide that offers support and raises awareness of the effects of gambling disorders has taken one step forward toward its goal. GWL has offered UK’s prime minister Rishi Sunak a touching letter signed by six grieving mothers who have lost their children because of […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
113 Organizations Join NCPG’s 2022 Gift Responsibly Campaign
A nonprofit organization looking to minimize social and economic costs tied to gambling addiction, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), has launched its fifth consecutive yearly campaign promoting responsible gambling in November. The 2022 Gift Responsibly campaign endorsed by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries as well as the European Lotteries […]
