Legal
May 14, 2021
Stakers Weighs Its Options as Appeal to Lift License Suspension in the UK Fails
It’s a well-known fact in the gaming space that the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) expects gaming operators to toe the line at all times and that it doesn’t allow much margin for error. The regulator has repeatedly cracked down on companies that it feels aren’t playing by the rules, issuing fines, suspending licenses, and even […]
Casino
May 13, 2021
Aggregator Relax Gaming Receives UK Gaming Supplier License
Gibraltar subsidiary of iGaming aggregator and content supplier Relax Gaming was granted gaming supplier license by the UK Gambling Commission, the company announced in a press release today. New Growth Opportunities The approval for one of the world’s strongest markets for online casino games will open up new opportunities for Relax Gaming’s suite of quality […]
Sports
May 13, 2021
Premier League: £4.5B Deal Renewal Needs Government Approval
A formal approval by the UK Government is the final hurdle the new media rights deal of the Premier League with its current broadcast partners needs to overcome to become reality. Renewal Alleviates Value Concerns The Premier League and Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video, and BBC Sport agreed to renew their £4.5 billion […]
Industry
May 12, 2021
Raketech Posted Solid 2021 First Quarter Performance
Malta-based online affiliate and content market provider Raketech reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2021, posting impressive growth driven mainly by US and Japan operations. “The first quarter of 2021 was a solid quarter for Raketech.” Oskar Mühlbach, CEO, Raketech Revenue Growth Year-Over-Year Raketech generated revenues of €8.279 million, up 26.6% year-over-year […]
Business
May 12, 2021
Snaitech Integrates HappyBet, Consolidates Online Footprint
HappyBet, a sports betting firm operating mainly in Germany and Austria, was successfully integrated into Snaitech, the Italian business arm of gambling technology supplier Playtech. Consolidate and Expand Regional Presence The addition of the sports betting operator, which has around 200 points of sale in Germany and Austria combined and annual revenues in the region […]
Legal
May 12, 2021
ASA Issues a Ruling on Paul Coleman’s VIP Inner Circle
The Advertising Standards Authority issued a ruling today regarding the text of an ad appearing on Paul Coleman’s website. The texts relate to advertising a money-back guarantee and suggest that gambling may provide an alternative to employment, which according to the ASA breaches CAP Code Rules. ASA Reveals a Ruling Regarding an Online Ad The […]
Legal
May 12, 2021
Dutch Authorities Investigate Pro Footballer for Yellow Card
A yellow card issued during an Eredivisie game has prompted Dutch authorities to investigate whether a player was fixing a prop bet for someone they knew. “Spot Fixing” Now Elicits Response from Authorities Dutch police are looking into what could be a potential match-fixing during an Eredivisie game. According to authorities, the case concerns a “spot-fixing” […]
Business
May 12, 2021
Apollo Global Completes Acquisition of IGT’s Gaming Assets in Italy
Apollo Global Management continues to take bigger chunks of the global gaming market. It has shown interest in a number of gaming companies around the world as the industry continues to grow. As of this past Monday, Apollo is the owner of assets in Italy that previously belonged to International Game Technology (IGT), officially taking […]
Business
May 11, 2021
Codere Restructuring Plan Receives Shareholder Approval
A restructuring deal proposed by creditors at Codere that will see the business being brought under a new holding company was approved by shareholders at the Madrid-based gaming operator. Restructuring Plan Gains Shareholder Approval The proposed deal set provisions for Codere creditors to take full control of the company’s operating business after the restructuring plan […]
Business
May 11, 2021
Pragmatic Play and Kaizen Gaming Extend Their Partnership
Pioneering content provider for the gaming industry, Pragmatic Play, has extended its relationship with Kaizen Gaming, one of Europe’s fastest-growing operators, to provide two verticals to the leading European community. Pragmatic Play Has Expanded Its Collaboration with Kaizen Gaming. Customers will now be able to play Pragmatic Play’s impressive live casino products through Kaizen Gaming’s […]