Industry
July 26, 2021
ANJ Issued Blocking Orders for Stake.com and Cbet.gg Domains
French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) broke its practice of not mentioning particular operators after publicly naming Stake.com and cbett.gg for the danger they pose to the public. Singling Out Brands for the First Time The national gambling watchdog issued blocking orders for both gambling domains and ordered French internet service providers (ISPs) […]
Industry
July 23, 2021
Retrospective: Another Great Week in the Gaming Industry
It can easily be said that the global gaming industry is never boring. There is always something going on, and this week wasn’t the exception. Although COVID-19 is trying to threaten economies once again, there is still a lot of positive momentum being built for a larger, more successful gaming market. There is definitely a […]
Industry
July 23, 2021
France’s Gaming Regulator Unhappy with Gambling Ads during Euro Cup
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has issued a warning to all operators after reviewing their betting practices during the Euro Cup 2020 soccer championship. The review stated that operators crossed the line with their marketing as the number of ads was too great. The regulator expects operators to cut back, or new […]
Industry
July 23, 2021
William Hill Becomes the Title Sponsor of Racing League
William Hill has announced that it has become the title sponsor of the inaugural “Racing League,” the UK horse racing’s first team-based competition. William Hill to become the title sponsor of Racing League William Hill has become the title sponsor of Racing League, the UK horse racing’s first team-based competition. The sponsorship aims to revive […]
Legal
July 21, 2021
EC Proposes New AML Rules, Receives Support From EGBA
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) showed support for the recently released proposal for an update on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules by the European Commission (EC). The new rules may affect the EU gambling sector, but before coming into effect, they need to receive approval from the European Parliament and Council. EC […]
Business
July 21, 2021
Evolution Posted Exceptional Second Quarter and H1 Growth
Gambling technology supplier Evolution released today an interim first half-year update, posting more than double operating profits as the industry continues to accelerate. Second Quarter Summary The company revealed revenues in the second quarter of 2021 reached €256.7 million ($320 million), an increase of 100% from the €128.3 million ($151 million) posted in the respective […]
Sports
July 21, 2021
Odds to Win 2021 Evian Championship: Nelly Korda and Jin Young Ko Vie for Win
The fourth LPGA major is upon us, with the competitive action quickly shifting to Europe and the Evian Championship promising to be every bit as entertaining as the previous events. Today, we take a look at the Evian Championship odds, which will feature no shortage of talent as some of the top female golfers are coming in for the […]
Esports
July 21, 2021
ESL Pro League Season 14 Shifts to Online to Avoid Infections
Following a successful IEM Cologne LAN, ESL has announced that it would move back ESL Pro League Season 14 to an online format. LAN Events Not Here to Stay Just Yet The world is out of the pandemic, and then again, it is not. Recovery has been an ongoing ebb and flows with measures lifted […]
Esports
July 21, 2021
PGL May Consider Relocating Stockholm CS:GO Major
PGL is looking into the possibility of moving the CS:GO Major in October to another location in case Sweden issues more restrictive guidelines on handling the pandemic. PGL in Talks to Change Stockholm Major Location The PGL Stockholm CS:GO Major, a Valve-sponsored event for the popular first-person shooter, is facing uncertainty as the Swedish government […]
Industry
July 20, 2021
Sweden’s ATG Will No Longer Accept Foreigners’ Bets
AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s licensed horse racing and trotting operator, has confirmed that it will not accept customer registrations from non-nationals anymore. ATG Will Not Accept Bets from Customers without a Swedish ID AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has confirmed it will no longer accept customer registrations from foreigners anymore. ATG’s venues are […]