Business
October 11, 2021
Relax Gaming Teams Up with William Hill to Expand in UK
Relax Gaming has announced the signing of a deal with British operator William Hill that will allow the content supplier to offer its games through William Hill’s website. The agreement also includes content by other companies that have used Relax’s native Powered by Relax and Silver Bullet solutions. Gaining Stronger Foothold in the United Kingdom […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
Revealing Gambling Documentary to Hit British TV Screens
“Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me” is a documentary that will reveal the issues the famous football player and manager has experienced throughout his life. The film starts at 21:00 BST and is yet another production by the broadcaster dedicated to the hazards of excessive gambling. The plot will revolve around Merson’s unfortunate story in […]
Business
October 11, 2021
Simon Reynolds Appointed Non-Executive Director at GAMSTOP
UK self-exclusion register GAMSTOP announced that it appointed Simon Reynolds as Non-Executive Director to further strengthen its senior leadership team. Cross-Industry Experience The new addition to the National Online Self-Exclusion Scheme, Simon Reynolds, brings over 30 years of cross-industry knowledge and experience in compliance and regulatory affairs to the responsible gambling awareness organization. We are […]
Sports
October 11, 2021
Betway to Sponsor Stockholm Open in Latest Tennis Foray
Betway has secured a fresh partnership for the upcoming Stockholm Open, which will get underway on Sunday, November 7. Under the partnership, Betway will step in as the official betting promoter for the event and seek to expand brand awareness with tennis fans. Bringing Tennis in Focus of Marketing Efforts This will include signage across the active […]
Casino
October 11, 2021
Hacksaw Gaming Expands in Danish Market with Several Brands
Interactive games supplier Hacksaw Gaming continues to expand its clout in the European iGaming market by clearing the regulatory bar to enter Denmark as its next frontier in the Old Continent. The company, which has developed over 75 games and has a footprint in 10+ regulated markets, is now entering what has been described as Europe’s safest market for […]
Legal
October 8, 2021
ICO Report: Single Customer View Approach Has Legal Bases
A report released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), UK’s independent information rights body, is confirming an industry-wide single customer view (SCV) will not be in breach of existing data laws. Sandbox Phase 1 Findings The ICO report is clearing the path for the gambling industry to come up with possible solutions that will allow […]
Industry
October 8, 2021
UEFA and FIFPRO Join Forces to Tackle Match-Fixing in Soccer
European soccer governing body UEFA announced today in a press release that it signed a joint cooperation agreement with the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) to facilitate the coordination of efforts in tackling match-fixing by officially designating the Red Button app as the go-to tool to report match-fixing. Red Button App Official Recognition The […]
Sports
October 8, 2021
QPR Teams with Tebwin for 2021-22 Championship Season
While some gambling industry stakeholders in the UK are bracing themselves for a serious overhaul once the Gambling Act 2005 review is complete and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) releases its white paper, others seem to be unfazed by preliminary reports suggesting gambling sponsorships may be prohibited. Official Betting Partner Queens […]
Industry
October 8, 2021
MGA Expands Suspicious Betting Rules, Includes Suppliers
In efforts to limit the impact of fraudulent betting practices, Malta’s Gaming Authority has released an October 1 update to its suspicious betting rules. The new rules will now also apply to suppliers. Malta’s New Regulations Apply to Suppliers The previous rules of the MGA required betting operators to report any suspicious betting they come […]
Industry
October 7, 2021
Ireland Assembly Introduces Blanket Ban on Credit Card Gambling
A new bill in the Dáil Éireann, the Assembly of Ireland, seeks to introduce a blanket ban on the use of credit cards for online and in-person gambling, looking to provide protection for those who are at risk of spending money they cannot afford to or do not have, The Irish Times reported. Protect Vulnerable […]