Industry
July 7, 2021
The Big Step Pushes for Gambling Ad Ban Ahead of England’s Euro Cup Game
England faces Denmark today in the last of the two UEFA Euro Cup 2020 semifinal games. Spain put up a champion’s effort against Italy yesterday before losing in penalty shots and all eyes will now be watching anxiously to see who will emerge with the victory today. As soccer fans around the world prepare for […]
Business
July 6, 2021
XB Net and BoyleSports Renew Existing Distribution Deal
An existing distribution deal between North American racing content supplier XB Net and Irish-based sports betting group BoyleSports has been renewed to allow horse racing fans in the UK and Ireland access to exciting racing events. “BoyleSports is a big brand whose expertise and customer service is best-in-breed. So, it’s a timely moment at which […]
Business
July 6, 2021
MGA Reports Gaming Growth but Less Contribution to Malta’s Economy
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recorded one of its highest growth rates in value, compared to other sectors, but it reports less contribution to the island’s economy. MGA Sees 2020 as an Exceptional Year In its detailed Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year, which ended on December 31, 2020, MGA […]
Industry
July 6, 2021
EveryMatrix Is Now a Member of the World Lottery Association
The World Lottery Association (WLA) is one of the largest member groups in the global gaming industry. It has hundreds of members from around the world, including state-authorized lottery and sports gambling operators, lottery suppliers and much more, with participation from entities found on all continents. It has been around since 1999 and continues to […]
Industry
July 6, 2021
France’s Gaming Regulator Now Has a Market Integrity Boss
France’s newish gaming regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ, for its French acronym), continues to settle into place. It took over from the Regulatory Authority of Online Games last year with the goal of creating unified oversight of all gaming in the country and has, since then, been putting together all the various pieces necessary […]
Sports
July 5, 2021
Euro Cup Eliminations Continue as the Championship Draws Nearer
There are now only four teams remaining in the battle for the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 crown. Spain, Italy, England and Denmark have advanced to the semifinals of the championship race and, after Wednesday, the final two candidates will be ready to fight it out for the title. Oddsmakers have their take on who will […]
Industry
July 5, 2021
Betting Companies Are Succumbing to Sponsorship Pressure in the UK
Around the world, countries have begun to crack down on the relationship between sports gambling entities and sports organizations. Specifically, the ability of operators to advertise their products and services during sporting events has been greatly curtailed. Team sponsorships have also come under fire, with Italy, the UK and others taking an anti-gambling position on […]
Industry
July 2, 2021
SoftSwiss Adds Territory with New PowerCasino Sportsbook Deal
SoftSwiss is working overtime to become a major player in the global online gaming space. It has already established several new partnerships around the world this year and isn’t slowing down. As online casinos and sports gambling continue to take center stage, the company is entering a new era of operations, securing a new sports […]
Industry
July 1, 2021
Betting Activity in Italy on the Rise
Last month marked a substantial overall rise in revenue across the regulated iGaming market in Italy, up by 14% on April’s total and 94% on May. Much of the latter, however, was heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sports betting leads the way May saw the sports betting vertical lead the market on its […]
Legal
July 1, 2021
Swedish Watchdog Warns ATG and Polar Over Betting Violations
Sweden’s gambling inspectorate has issued official warnings against sports betting operators ATG and Polar Limited for failure to comply with the country’s sports betting laws. Although Minor, the Breaches Are Not Excusable, Spelinspektionen Says Swedish state-owned racing operator AB Trav Galopp (ATG) and Polar Limited, the operating firm of Coolbet.com, have received a warning from […]