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March 2, 2023
Responsible Gambling: Where Business Meets Ethics
I founded the harm minimisation gambling charity, BetBlocker. The investment to develop the software came straight out of the small business I owned at the time. It later was broken off as a charity because the service became very popular, and the business could not sustain the continued growth of a free service. We did […]
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March 2, 2023
Stronger Together: Raising Awareness of Safer Gambling
The theme of this year’s ICE London event is Stronger Together, which could not be more apt when referring to the ongoing challenge we face in raising awareness of safer gambling and reducing gambling harms. Gordon Moody is a charity founded over 50 years ago by the Reverend Gordon Moody himself. Mr Moody had already […]
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March 2, 2023
Games Global’s Andrew Booth: “Strong Focus on Local Markets Leads to Global Dominance ”
In our recent sit-down with company chief product officer Andrew Booth, we discussed the current context in the gambling industry and where Games Global comes in. The company presently operates 36 exclusive studios worldwide, giving Games Global a significant advantage over competitors with its distinct focus on local players and their needs. Presence in local jurisdictions […]
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March 2, 2023
GamCare and Consumer Protection
Q: Are gambling companies overall getting better at protecting consumers? What we have seen over the past few years is more investment and resources being applied to player protection. Yet we know there is still a long way to go. In 2021, we conducted a survey with YouGov, and it was clear that the public […]
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March 1, 2023
Striking the Balance between Player Freedom and Consumer Protection
Getting the right balance between player freedom and consumer protection arguably remains the holy grail of the gambling industry. I’ve always felt that having what I call a ‘healthy tension’ between regulators and industry is needed to ensure industry continues to raise standards in responsible and safer gambling whilst allowing industry freedoms to innovate and […]
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February 16, 2023
Compliable’s Justin Stempeck: “Ohio Sets Regulatory Example for Operators to Follow”
The excitement around the opening of the online market was quickly overshadowed for some however, as the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) issued operators with total fines of over $1 million in the first five days. Related to various advertising issues, such as affiliate marketing, the sanctions are some of the toughest seen in the […]
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February 6, 2023
A Look at the Team Behind Casinolytics
The duo’s data science company uses machine learning and AI to power the world’s only tool for measuring the performance of influencers, casino games and game providers on live streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and kick.com. The two professionals’ goal is to provide Casinolytics’ partners with AI-powered data, insights and knowledge that help them […]
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February 3, 2023
ComplianceOne’s Jeremie Kanter: “Regulators’ Expectations Have Shifted’
Jeremie Kanter recently joined ComplianceOne Group as a member of the board and head of its Diligence in Gaming division, where he oversees regulatory and operational compliance. We caught up with him to discuss the fast-changing regulatory landscape. Q: You joined ComplianceOne Group recently. How have your first few weeks been and what are you […]
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January 19, 2023
BETEGY’s Alex Kornilov on 2023 Outlook: Social Betting Is the One to Watch
As operators look to improve player engagement and retention rates, the industry has seen a shift in focus toward the introduction of new social betting features as a possible solution. We spoke to Alex Kornilov, CEO and Founder of BETEGY to get his thoughts on the recent trend. Q: There has been an increased focus […]
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January 18, 2023
Mobinc CEO Sergei Belikov: Next steps for Artificial Intelligence in iGaming
Disclaimer: The following text is contributed by Mobinc CEO, Sergei Belikov. The need for technological advancement is clear and artificial intelligence, in which software is programmed to perform human tasks, is one of the most promising solutions, writes Mobinc CEO, Sergei Belikov. The Evolution of AI in iGaming Recent years have seen artificial intelligence have […]