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Casino
August 25, 2021
Genting UK Drops Sports Betting to Focus on iGaming
Genting UK is no longer interested in sports betting and will focus on the iGaming market only. SkillOnNet network has announced an agreement to operate the company’s Genting Casino brand and domain for an undisclosed fee. Genting UK Leaves Sports Betting in Favor of iGaming Genting UK, the UK division of global gambling operator Genting Group, […]
Casino
August 25, 2021
Mr. Green Fined $3.62M in Sweden over KYC/AML
An investigation into Mr. Green’s operations in Sweden has resulted in a $3.62 million fine awarded to the casino and recommendations for improving current KYC and AML practices. Mr. Green Faces Some Challenges with Sweden’s Regulator Casino brand Mr. Green has been fined SEK31.5 million ($3.62 million) by the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) for allegedly […]
Business
August 24, 2021
Better Collective Posted Impressive Second Quarter Performance
Sports betting media group Better Collective released its interim financial report today, posting €40 million ($47 million) in second-quarter and €74.85 million ($88 million) in first-half 2021 revenues, respectively. Second Quarter 2021 Financial performance in the second quarter picked up right where it left in Q1 2021, mainly driven by the US business, which performed […]
Industry
August 24, 2021
UK Betting Shops Are the Best at ID Verification
Serve Legal independent analysts have published results from their study showing that betting shops record major success in ID verification to prevent underage customers from engaging in wagering and gambling. 90% Of Betting Shops Asked for Customer IDs Independent analysts from Serve Legal have published findings that betting shops are top performers when it comes […]
Business
August 24, 2021
Bragg’s ORYX Goes Live in Greece with Novibet
Bragg Gaming Group, a global gaming technology supplier, has made a commercial agreement with Novibet for its subsidiary ORYX, an iGaming content and solutions provider. Bragg’s ORYX Boosts Presence in Greece with Novibet Just weeks after receiving a B2C supplier license, Bragg Gaming Group has strengthened its foothold in Greece. Its ORYX Gaming content going […]
Legal
August 23, 2021
KRAIL Member Arrested for Taking Money to Assist Licensing
Gambling regulations in Ukraine took center stage after a member of the country’s national regulatory body was arrested on suspicion of bribery. Alleged Bribery Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) arrested a member of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) Friday for allegedly accepting a $90,000 illegal benefit in exchange for providing […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
UK Study: More Gambling Venues Than Supermarkets in the Country
A new study shows that gambling venues are more common within poorer areas around Great Britain. The study, released by the University of Bristol, unveils that 21% of the gambling venues in the country are located within deprived areas, while only 2% of the venues are positioned within the least deprived areas. A New Study […]
Casino
August 23, 2021
Real Dealer Releases First Game with Spanish Speech
Following Real Dealer’s entry into the Spanish online market in June, the company now unveiled a new title, localized for Spanish-speaking markets. Real Roulette con Angela is the first out of three games that Real Dealer plans to release for the market in Spain by the end of the year. Real Dealer Introduces Real Roulette […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
Rank Group Calls for Land-Based Casino Level-Playing Field
A leading land-based casino operator in the UK urged authorities to overhaul existing legislation to eliminate fragmentation of casino rules which impacted the company’s performance. ‘New Baseline of Gambling Regulations’ Rank Group, the operator of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo venues in the UK, disclosed as part of its financial year 2020/2021 report that its […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
Gaming Data Analyst Charged With Fraud For Altering Horse Racing Results
The UK’s latest news on horse racing focuses on a former data analyst in this field. Jack Bentham, who comes from East Yorkshire and is 24 years of age, worked for PA Media, previously known as Press Association. The betting industry has received its data on horse and greyhound races from PA Media, and this […]