Business
December 20, 2021
Kindred’s Share Buy-Back Program Returned SEK600M to Shareholders
A buy-back program initiated at Kindred Group in July this year with the purpose to return excess cash to shareholders is now complete, announced today the gaming operator. Share Buy-Back Program Complete Kindred Group said it repurchased a total of 942,000 shares/SDRs in the period December 1-17, 2021 within the buy-back program the Board of […]
Casino
December 20, 2021
Gambling Ads in the Netherlands Sky-Rocketed in October and November
New research by Nielsen points out that gambling ads in the Netherlands have doubled ever since the iGaming industry was legalized. Online casinos were given the green light to begin operating in the country in October, and as of right now, there are 11 licensed casino operators in the Netherlands. Gambling Ads Numbers Went from […]
Legal
December 20, 2021
MGA Executive under Investigation, May Face Charges for Data Misuse
As one of the most lucrative jurisdictions in the EU for gambling, Malta has gotten the attention of many operators. The country’s tax rate combined with its EU membership makes it an attractive destination for gambling operators. Currently, the gambling industry in the country is regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Despite the growing […]
Casino
December 20, 2021
Blueprint to Supply Betsson’s StarCasinò in Italy
Blueprint Gaming is consolidating its presence in the Italian market through a new partnership with Betsson Group’s StarCasinò. As a result, Blueprint Gaming will bring its award-winning portfolio of games to StarCasinò players who are looking to expand on their experiences with fresh gameplay features and distinct mechanics. From Rick and Morty to Megaways Titles […]
Industry
December 17, 2021
Dutch Licensed Operators Vote for a Tougher Advertising Code of Conduct
Dutch gambling companies are looking to get ahead of regulation and offer actionable solutions that will allow them to protect vulnerable consumers and preemptively avoid damaging regulations on their business by taking the initiative and following in the steps of Europe’s most protected jurisdictions. The idea put forward by the association of Licensed Dutch Gaming […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
Stake.com Announces Launch of Operations in the United Kingdom
One of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency betting and gaming operators, Stake.com, announced that it launched the UK-facing platform Stake.uk.com. Stake.com Launches UK-facing Operations The new UK platform offers customers multiple opportunities such as casino entertainment, sports betting and virtual sports. Powered by TGP, Stake.uk.com is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. The new platform is accessible […]
Industry
December 17, 2021
Poker, Sports Betting Drive Gaming Growth in France
L’Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has reported gross gaming revenues (GGR) of €444.0 million ($502.2 million) in the country’s online casino sector for the third quarter of the year. This is 9.6% more than the Q3 2020 results when performance was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports, Poker the Big Winners […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
Finland Now Has Two Land-Based Casinos as Veikkaus Expands Reach
Yesterday, Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gaming operator, opened its second casino in the country. This comes as Veikkaus faces questions about its future as Finland’s gambling monopoly. It follows only months after the operator opened its first casino, Casino Helsinki. Casino Tampere Comes to Finland Casino Tampere is a new casino that offers both classic […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
12,000 Curacao Gambling Sites May Be Offering Unlicensed Products
When the pandemic started, Curacao was one of those jurisdictions to first feel the heat of missing tourism dollars. The country, which is a constituent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, turned to Dutch authorities for help who, in turn, took the opportunity to resolve a matter they have long had an issue with – […]
Sports
December 16, 2021
Fiorentina Named PlanetPay365 Its Official Service Partner
The trend of sponsorship deals between Italian Serie A soccer clubs and non-gambling partners continues as ACF Fiorentina teamed with PlanetPay365, a payment platform owned by Austrian-based sports betting company SKS365. Bolster Brand’s Visibility The agreement between ACF Fiorentina and PlanetPay365, valid throughout the 2021/22 season, made the payment service provider the official value-added partner […]