Legal
June 24, 2021
FATF Places Malta on the Greylist for AML Strategic Weaknesses
A global anti-money laundering (AML) regulator voted to include for the first time to its grey list a country member of the European Union. First EU Member on the Greylist Members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided shortly after 2.30 pm Wednesday to greylist Malta and put it in the same category as […]
Legal
June 24, 2021
Germany Approves Controversial Turnover Tax on Online Slots and Poker
Germany’s controversial 5.3% turnover tax on online slots and poker received the approval of the parliament earlier this week. German Parliament Approves 5.3% Tax on Online Slots and Poker Back in March of this year, Germany’s new State Treaty on Gambling (GlüNeuRStv) was approved by lawmakers. Since then, the new regulation has received the approval […]
Industry
June 24, 2021
Flutter UK and Ireland Chief Officers Became Retailers
Flutter’s chief officers: Chairman Ian Proctor and CEO Conor Grant, showed support to their retail colleagues and stood behind the counter for a day. Flutter’s Top Officers in UK and Ire Were Retailers for a Day Flutter Entertainment’s top-ranking UK and IRE officers, Chairman Ian Proctor and CEO, Conor Grant supported their retail colleagues during […]
Business
June 24, 2021
888 Might Be Eyeing William Hill’s International Assets
As Caesars Entertainment could sell William Hill’s non-US assets this year, according to analysts, 888 Holdings could be one of the possible buyers. 888 a possible buyer of William Hill’s international assets This quarter, Caesars Entertainment could start the sale process of William Hill’s international assets, and it is possible to announce a buyer later […]
Business
June 21, 2021
BoyleSports Joins the Mix of William Hill’s Retail Shops Buyers
The upcoming gambling industry regulatory overhaul in the UK expected after the completion of the ongoing 2005 Gambling Act review does not seem to worry operators much, after another one, BoyleSports, appears willing to expand via the acquisition of William Hill’s retail shops. “BoyleSports would certainly be interested in acquiring some or all of William […]
Industry
June 18, 2021
Spain Closer to Uniting Its Local Self-Exclusion Registers
Spain’s plan to unite all of the autonomous communities’ self-exclusion registers has moved a step further. Spain’s Self-exclusion Registers Move Forward The Sectoral Commission of Spain’s Gambling Policy Council has submitted to the country’s Plenary Council an agreement with the conditions for the country’s local gambling self-exclusion registers. It is the next step of Spain’s […]
Sports
June 18, 2021
Paddy Power Breaks into Show Biz with The VAR Room
It’s not uncommon for businesses to look at different ways to diversify their operations, but Paddy Power is really exploring diversification. The bookmaker has introduced a new sitcom that it describes as a “tongue-in-cheek” exploration of Stockley Park, the home of English soccer’s video assistant referee (VAR). The show kicked off this past Wednesday, with […]
Industry
June 18, 2021
Ladbrokes “Guru” of Political Gambling Exits After 18 Years
Studies have shown that, on average, a person will have around 12 jobs over the course of their entire professional career. However, there is occasionally the individual that completely skews the numbers and, in this case, it is Matt Shaddick. He has been with Ladbrokes for the past 18 years, including time with its parent […]
Esports
June 17, 2021
Parimatch Becomes a Partner of the Ukrainian Esports Federation
Sports bookmaker company Parimatch is one of the betting pioneers in Ukraine, where gambling was legalized just a year ago in 2020. The company was the first sports betting operator officially approved by the KRAIL (the Ukrainian gambling and lottery regulator) and is now tasked with the responsible mission of reestablishing a betting ecosystem in the country. Parimatch Joins the […]
Legal
June 16, 2021
Court Rules on Football Index Administrators Repayments
UK customers are watching with interest as a Jersey Court has sought to recognize a High Court ruling on the Football Index repayments. The high-profile betting company and its parent company BetIndex went into administration in March. The June 22 date set by the court is set to trigger repayments of £3.5 million ($4.95 million) in player account funds. Court administrators […]