Industry
September 7, 2021
888 Set to Take over William Hill Assets in the UK, Europe from Caesars
It’s been a good year for 888 Holdings. Profits are up, it’s launching a new sportsbook with Sports Illustrated in Colorado and, if the latest news is correct, it’s about to become much more entrenched in the European market. According to a report by The Times, Caesars Entertainment has accepted 888’s offer for the purchase […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Poland Continues to Educate Youths about Dangers of Gambling
One of the highly-grossing online gambling markets in Europe, Poland is looking to do more and protect underage individuals from coming into contact with addictive practices. The National Revenue Administration (KAS, for its Polish acronym) continues with a national campaign design to highlight the dangers of illegal gambling among youth in the country. A total […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Flutter Introduces Monthly Spending Limit for Users under 25 in UK and Ireland
To enhance protection for its younger customers, Flutter has announced a $691 monthly user spending limit. The limit is applicable for young adults under age 25 and valid in the UK and Ireland. Flutter Rolls Out New Monthly Spending Limit for Adults under 25 Flutter UK and Ireland, a part of Flutter Entertainment, announced on […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Polish Offshore Online Gambling Market Shrinks to 25%
The offshore gambling market shrunk to 25% of the total in 2020, new research by H2 Gambling Capital has indicated. Legal Gambling Market Continues to Oust Offshore Operations The legalization of online gambling in Poland has significantly shrunk the share of the offshore betting and gaming market in the country, a new report by H2 […]
Esports
September 7, 2021
ESIC Confirms Additional Investigation into Heroic
ESIC will carry out an additional investigation into Heroic, the team whose head coach, HUNDEN, was suspended from CS:GO for two years by the watchdog recently. HUNDEN Claims of Player Complacency Stir ESIC into Action The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has launched an additional investigation into new evidence that touches upon the use of a […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Malta-Based Gaming Operators Watch as Local Financial Firms Jump Ship
Malta was once seen as a great location from which to operate a number of industries, including gaming. It still is, to some degree, but recent reports about instability at the local level might be making some operators nervous. After the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put the Mediterranean hot spot on its grey list, […]
Casino
September 6, 2021
1933 Letter by Alan Turing Reveals Interest in Gambling
World War II hero and mathematician Alan Turing had a short-lived interest in gambling, a previously unknown letter written by him in 1933 revealed. Winning Roulette System or Beginner’s Luck The letter, seven hand-written pages sent to Alfred Beuttell, the inventor of strip lightning, is up for auction at Bonhams, London, and is expected to […]
Industry
September 3, 2021
Brigid Simmonds of BGC Welcomes Marcus Boyle as UKGC’s New Chair
Marcus Boyle has been appointed as the Chair of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), and the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Chair, Brigid Simmonds, has welcomed this new appointment. Oliver Dowden, the DCMS Culture Secretary, confirmed the new hiring earlier this week. Boyle will be in charge of overseeing the UKGC’s activities. In the […]
Casino
September 3, 2021
Gauselmann Officially Acquires the Westdeutsche Spielbanken Casinos
German gaming and gambling company Gauselmann Group has finished acquiring the four Nordrhein-Westfalen casinos operated by Westdeutsche Spielbanken. Gauselmann completed this acquisition by buying NRW.Bank’s shares of WestSpiel in a $168.3 million deal. Gauselmann Acquiring Four New Casinos This acquisition was largely thanks to the Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Ministry of the Interior and Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG launching a tender process for the privatization […]
Industry
September 2, 2021
LeoVegas Launches Automated Responsible Gambling Messages
A system of responsible gambling messages utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze customer behavior is set to debut across the UK online gambling offerings of the operator. Personalized Message Content Swedish-based online gambling group LeoVegas announced the launch of the new messaging system that will send valuable information and educational materials to its customers to […]