Industry
July 20, 2021
The UK Has Finally Lifted All COVID-19 Restrictions
For the first time in over a year, all casinos and racetracks in England were able to operate at full capacity. On Monday, residents could finally enjoy watching their favorite horse races and visit their preferred gaming floors since the country has lifted all restrictions that were caused by the pandemic. However, there are still concerns […]
Legal
July 20, 2021
Poland to Impose up to $1M Fines on Individuals Playing at Illegal Gambling Sites
Polish residents will now have to discontinue their foreign sports and casino accounts as the government begins targeting participants in illegal gambling websites. Poland’s Ministry of Finance Hounds Players Poland is stepping up its efforts in reigning in unauthorized gambling by targeting individuals running such operations and those who participate in foreign gambling operations as players. […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
BGC Happy with Snapchat’s Gambling Ads Opt-Out Option
Recently, Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing users in the UK to opt-out of gambling ads. The feature caught the attention of the gambling watchdog in the country that welcomed the changes made by Snapchat. Supporting the change, the chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Michael Dugher, urged more social media […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
New Gambling Rules in Spain Could Clamp Down on the Industry
Gambling has always been a popular activity in Spain, and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs is likely to provide players with what it views as a better environment as it prepares new rules. With them, not only will the gambling industry be regulated more, but it will also include numerous safeguards that are designed to […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
Retrospective: These Are the Industry Stories Making Headlines This Week
It’s been an interesting week in the global gaming industry, as most of them are. There is never any shortage of activity, all of which is leading to something even bigger for everyone from players to operators to regulators. More than ever, everyone has to be on their toes to stay on top of the […]
Business
July 15, 2021
Betsson expands to Belarus with its Europebet brand
Belarus is about to gain a massive boost to its online gaming and betting industry as the operator has breached the market with Europebet. Thanks to Europebet, the residents in this country will be able to bet on various sports and play a variety of online casinos games. Europebet Touches Down in Belarus This is […]
Blockchain
July 15, 2021
Sorare Sits Atop $532m in Fresh Funding, Business Insider Says
Sorare is reportedly sitting on top of a fresh $532-million investment, per a report by Business Insider released on Wednesday. Sorare Potentially Supercharging Offer with $532m Investment Paris-based NFT digital collectibles platform Sorare continues to build upon its offering, with the company expected to announce a $532-million capital raise, part of its latest efforts to secure additional […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
Bot Hackers Evolve during Euro 2020, Target Account Takeovers
A recent report released by Imperva, a cyber-security software and services company, is highlighting a surge in bot attacks targeting customer accounts during Euro 2020. Unprecedented Level of Bot Attacks The report from the provider of protection to enterprise data and application software shows traffic on sporting and gambling websites generated by bots increased dramatically […]
Legal
July 14, 2021
Danish Regulator Announces Update in Certification Requirements
The gambling regulator in Denmark recently updated its requirements for certification of gaming operators and initiated a consultation period related to the amendments. The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) announced on its website changes affecting certification for land-based gaming operators, online bookmakers and iGaming casino companies, while allowing interested parties almost two months to comment on […]
Industry
July 14, 2021
Football Index Administrators Start Customer Funds Repayments
Administrators at the collapsed sports betting platform Football Index announced withdrawals of customer funds are about to begin. Dispute with Payment Provider Resolved The announcement from insolvency practitioner firm Begbies Traynor, appointed in late March to administer proceedings at the collapsed sports betting platform with elements of stock market trading, came just a day after […]