Legal
September 27, 2021
Dutch Regulator Fines Tipico, Operator Says It Did Not Target Netherlands
The Netherlands has fined Tipico over illegal gambling as the operator may have been offering Dutch gambling products to citizens without a former authorization by the country’s regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The country has issued several fines to what is considered illegitimate operators over the years, including brands such as Royal Panda, Leo Vegas, The Stars Group […]
Casino
September 27, 2021
Denmark Warns Operators to Advertise Machine Winnings Properly
The Danish Gambling Authority has issued a reminder about operators’ obligations and advertisement agreements. Responding to reports that some companies may have advertised excessive slot and gambling machine winnings, the Spillemyndigheden said that winnings from such gambling operations could not exceed DKK 600 ($95) as per the existing gambling laws in the country. Denmark is […]
Esports
September 27, 2021
Svenska Spel Teams up with Esportshall to Nurture Grassroots Esports
Svenska Spel, the Swedish lottery and iGaming operator, will work with Esportshall, an esports coaching company and facility, to further develop the growth of competitive video gaming in Sweden. The country is already home to DreamHack, which is one of the most significant esports and gaming festivals around the world, and Swedish Counter-Strike players are some […]
Industry
September 24, 2021
UK Gambling Commission Slams UK Lotto with $1 Million Fine
EU Lotto that operates Lottoland in the UK was fined $1 million (£760,000) by the Gambling Commission (GC). The GC revealed that the fine was the result of breaches of social responsibility and anti-money laundering rules between October 2019 and November 2020. GC Fines Operator over Failures to Meet Regulations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), […]
Sports
September 24, 2021
No More Gambling Sponsors for EFL Bolton Wanderers FC
It has been a day since a report in Sportsmail stated that the UK Government is readying the axe for gambling sponsorship on the front of soccer shirts, and one soccer club already took a stance to support the upcoming restriction. Surprisingly, it is from the English Football League (EFL). No Gambling Sponsorships The Bolton […]
Business
September 24, 2021
XLMedia Acquires Blue Claw Media in All-Cash $2.5M Deal
Leading global digital performance publisher XLMedia continues its shopping spree, this time acquiring Blue Claw Media, a marketing agency operating out of Leeds, UK, for a total consideration of up to £1.8 million ($2.5 million). Cash-Only Transaction The acquisition deal for Blue Claw Media follows more than a year of collaboration between XLMedia and the […]
Sports
September 24, 2021
F1 Russian Grand Prix Preview, Odds, Betting Pick
The 2021 season of the Formula 1 is slowly wrapping up, with eight more races left until the end. The one happening this Sunday in Russia is the penultimate European race in the F1 calendar. The Russian Grand Prix is an event that only Mercedes drivers have won the race so far – Lewis Hamilton […]
Legal
September 23, 2021
Spelinspektionen: Generally Positive about Stricter Rules for Gambling Ads
The Ministry of Finance in Sweden introduced a proposal for stricter regulation of gambling ads earlier this year. Now, the Swedish gambling regulator unveiled that it is generally positive about stricter rules for advertising gambling products. Currently, similar special regulations are in place for advertisements for alcohol in the country. Swedish Regulator Is Generally Positive […]
Legal
September 23, 2021
Gambling Sponsors Face New Ban in the UK
Betting firms are likely to disappear from the front of soccer shirts in the UK, according to a report in Sportsmail, which states the government is almost certain to impose this type of advertising restriction for the gambling industry. Front-of-Shirt Ban The upcoming ban on front-of-shirt sponsorships for bookmakers will become part of the white […]
Sports
September 22, 2021
Liga Stavok Named NHL’s Official Sportsbook in Russia and CIS
A partnership deal announced today between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Russian-based sports betting operator Liga Stavok made the operator the first-ever exclusive partner of the league in Russia. First-Ever Russian Sportsbook Partner The agreement between Liga Stavok and the NHL also named the local betting company the Official Sports Betting Partner of […]