Business
July 13, 2021
New Regulators in Ireland Are Set to Change the Gambling Scene
Gambling advertising in Ireland is set to be banned as James Brown, the Ministry of State for Justice, plans to present new legislation that will change the way this industry is regulated in the country. Browne stated that the regulator will be put into effect by the end of 2021. New Regulations Coming, but Not […]
Industry
July 12, 2021
Gambling Is a Major Social Problem, Says Former Paddy Power CEO Stewart Kenny
During a recent interview for Prime Time on RTE, Paddy Power’s former CEO and co-founder Stewart Kenny deemed the gambling industry a “major social problem.” He revealed that many operators are now targeting the younger population, while the government remains focused on collecting gambling tax revenue. Former Paddy Power CEO Criticizes Gambling, Says It’s a […]
Business
July 12, 2021
ISoftBet Steals another March on Regulated Markets with Greece Launch
Greece’s iGaming regulator has issued a supplier license to iSoftBet, an established developer of products for the online gaming industry. As a result, iSoftBet will be able to provide licensed operators in Greece with award-winning content through its GAP aggregation platform. New Regulated Start for iSoftBet in Greece The move comes as the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has […]
Industry
July 12, 2021
Pragmatic Play Brings Portfolio to Luckia’s Global Casino, Spain First
Luckia will implement games by Pragmatic Play with the supplier delivering its portfolio of slot and live dealer games. Live and Slot Pragmatic Play Games Launch on Luckia Pragmatic Play has teamed up with iGaming operator Luckia to consolidate its footprint in the Spanish market. The partnership represents a new opportunity for the developer and […]
Business
July 12, 2021
Betfred Reports Profitability Despite the Pandemic
Betfred reports profitability for 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships it had along the way. Betfred Records Profit in Its Annual Report Betfred, a bookmaker based in the UK, has reported profitability despite the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Betfred’s annual report for the year to September 27, 2020, […]
Industry
July 12, 2021
Advent International Shows Interest in William Hill’s non-US Assets
Advent International is rumored to be in on the fight to purchase William Hill as this company is reportedly focused on buying all of the assets by this reputable sportsbook in both Europe and the UK. At the moment, Advent also has two competitors in this auction – Apollo Global and 888 Holdings, the latter […]
Industry
July 9, 2021
Renovated Billionaire Casino in Kiev Re-Opens for Guests
A luxury casino located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, opened its doors to guests after undergoing a major overhaul of its VIP gambling space. The Billionaire Casino Re-Opens Housed inside the 5-star InterContinental Kiev hotel, which dates back to 1638, the Billionaire Casino saw its gaming floor renovated with 14 new luxury table games […]
Industry
July 9, 2021
German Police Bust One of Their Own in Illegal Gambling Raid
The German police have searched 41 houses in Saarland, a German state, and have arrested three suspects, and detained a police officer over illegal gambling accusations. Germany Tackles Illegal Gambling With a Massive Raid In a large-scale police raid near the French border, the German police forces searched 41 houses in Saarland, a German state. […]
Industry
July 9, 2021
Retrospective: A Look at Some of This Week’s Top Gambling Stories
This week brought a number of changes to the global gaming industry, although some could argue that not all of the changes were for the better. Looking back on some of the larger stories of the week, it’s apparent that industry players are working hard to advance the market. However, not all of them are […]
Legal
July 8, 2021
Sportradar Teams Up with LNB for Data and Distribution Rights
Sportradar will become France’s Basketball League’s official data partner under the terms of the first deal following the acquisition of Synergy Sports. Sportradar Becomes LNB’s Official Data Partner Sportradar, а leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, announced today the extension of its agreement with French top-tier Ligue Nationale de […]