Industry
August 9, 2021
Veikkaus’ Revenue May Be Redirected to Finland’s State Budget
Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus recorded a drop in its revenue, which caused a negative influence on Finland’s science, sport, culture, youth work, health and social welfare sectors. That is why Antti Kurvinen, the Minister of Science and Culture, thinks the income of Veikkaus should be distributed differently, thus transfer it to the state budget. […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Ban on VIPs to Be Imposed as Part of the Gambling Act Review
A media report in the UK claims the ongoing review of the Gambling Act is set to ban VIP schemes, considering current measures ineffective against the “immoral” practice. End of VIP Schemes Ministers in the UK are determined to deal away with the VIP schemes once and for all by outright banning the tactic deployed […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Sportech Unveils Tender Offer for Buying $49.2M in Shares
On Friday of last week, Sportech, the sports betting technology company, announced the launch of a proposed tender offer. With the tender, the company plans to return up to $49.2 million to shareholders. Sportech Launches Tender Offer Sports betting technology company Sportech PLC announced the launch of a proposed tender offer on Friday of last […]
Industry
August 5, 2021
National Lottery License Competition in the UK Delayed Again
The Gambling Commission extends its time period for National Lottery license competition for the second time, which could result in more earnings for Camelot. UK’s National Lottery License Delayed for the Second Time The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline after “representation” from bidders. The National Lottery license competition has been delayed for the second […]
Industry
August 4, 2021
LeanBackPlayer on the Current State of the Gambling Industry in the UK
Every person that has shown interest in the gambling industry when it comes to the current trends and future predictions will be pleased to hear that a report on the health of gambling has been published by LeanBackPlayer. This report comes after expert industry knowledge and detailed research. After collecting the most crucial data, LeanBackPlayer […]
Casino
August 3, 2021
BetConstruct’s Blast and Striker Games Approved in the UK
Online gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct acquired permission from the UK Gambling Commission to deploy its Blast and Striker games. Latest Step in Global Expansion The decision by the Gambling Commission to grant approval for the Blast and Striker games allows the technology supplier to deploy these engaging gaming solutions in the UK and […]
Legal
August 3, 2021
Interim Gambling Commission CEO Defends Regulators’ Actions
Ongoing criticism hurled at the Gambling Commission in the UK for its deafening silence during the administration process of Football Index provoked the commission’s interim chief executive to respond. ‘CVA May or May Not Happen’ Andrew Rhodes, who stepped to the executive role in June to replace his predecessor Neil McArthur, who was forced to […]
Casino
August 3, 2021
BetGames Breaks Ground in Georgia with Europebet
Europebet welcomes BetGames’ iGaming and live dealer products in Georgia, marking an inaugural entry for the supplier. Europebet Taps BetGames iGaming Titles BetGames, a provider of live iGaming products, is bringing its portfolio of live dealer and casino games to Georgia as a part of a newly-minted partnership with Europebet. The partnership builds upon BetGames’ momentum in forging […]
Casino
August 3, 2021
Ukraine Welcomes Greentube with First Casino Partnership
Greentube is breaking ground in the Ukrainian gaming market through a partnership with First Casino, a Nebula Games brand. Greentube Makes List of Suppliers to Enter Ukraine As Ukraine is forging ahead with its newly-regulated iGaming market, NOVOMATIC Interactive division Greentube has launched its portfolio of casino products with First Casino, an early-entrant into the Internet gaming market […]
Sports
August 2, 2021
Italian FA Calls for Removal of Gambling Sponsorship Ban
The Italian Football Federation has created a list of proposals aimed at helping the football industry recover from the Covid-19 crisis. Betting Sponsorships to Boost Football Recovery The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has asked the country’s government to revoke a prohibition on gambling-related sponsorships until 2023 in a new report entitled Analysis and socio-economic impact of Italian professional […]