Esports
April 2, 2021
Loot Boxes Are Problem Gambling Issue Says New Study
A GambleAware-sponsored study into the connection between loot boxes and problem gambling has produced “robust evidence” to support the claim that in-game purchases lead to “problem gambling behaviors.” A Connection between Gambling and Loot Boxes After All There is robust evidence to suggest that loot boxes are linked to gambling harm, a new study by GambleAware has […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
German Gambling Market May Grow Exponentially by 2024, Says Report
A new report released by BtoBet suggests that the gambling market in Germany will continue growing. Online casino revenue is expected to reach €3.3 billion, while the industry itself is expected to grow to €18.2 billion by 2024. Will Online Casino Revenue in Germany Skyrocket? A new report projects exponential growth of the online betting […]
Casino
April 1, 2021
No, Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is Not Getting a Casino
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, home to the four-time FIFA World Cup champion Real Madrid soccer team, is currently getting a massive facelift. $800 million is being invested in renovating and updating the 74-year-old icon, and reports began surfacing last week that the new facilities might include a casino and possibly other gambling options when the upgrade is completed. […]
Business
March 31, 2021
Bet365 Celebrates Successful Year, Despite Revenue Dip
Bet 365 Group ends the 2019-2020 fiscal year with a 8.2% revenue dip due to higher costs and the ongoing pandemic. Bet 365 Suffers Revenue Dip in 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Bet365 Group has ended the 2019-2020 fiscal period with £2.81 billion in revenue, down 8.2% from the previous year. Higher operational costs and the challenges […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Spanish Gambling Revenue Posts 13.8% Increase in 2020
Sports betting had the biggest share with regards to Spain’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) with €365.14 million out of €850.78 million, despite its annual decrease of 7.1%. Gambling Consumption Increases During the Pandemic Spain’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2020 amounts to €850.78 million ($998 million), up 13.7% year-over-year, according to the latest report […]
Legal
March 30, 2021
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs Warns of Gambling Tax Reform
Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs has made public the ministry’s plans to introduce changes to the country’s taxation on gambling and sports betting operators. Ministry to Tackle Challenges of Brick-And-Mortar Venues Alberto Garzón, Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, shared his department’s plans to revise the taxation of gambling and sports betting operators across the country […]
Business
March 30, 2021
GamStop and Crystal Palace FC Partner Up
GamStop, the UK’s online gaming self-exclusion service, has signed Crystal Palace as its first Premier League partner. GamStop’s First Ever Partnership with Premier League Club GamStop, the UK’s national self-exclusion program, has announced its first collaboration with an English Premier League club, Crystal Palace FC. The club’s male and female teams will both share information […]
Legal
March 30, 2021
UKGC Issues Regulatory Penalties to Five Casinos
Five casinos are facing regulatory penalties issued by the Gambling Commission in the UK. The regulator found that those operators breached anti-money laundering and social responsibility rules. Four of the operators agreed to pay a regulatory settlement, while one operator received a warning and a fine. Five Operators Face Regulatory Penalties from the GC The […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
GambleAware Sees More Problem Gamblers Reach Out for Help
The number of problem gamblers seeking treatment over the last calendar year increased, a new survey commissioned by GambleAware has revealed. Problem Gamblers Reaching Out for Help More Often GambleAware has revealed its latest GB Treatment and Support survey looking into problem gambling and consumer habits and how individuals respond to treatment options. The NGO used data provided […]
Sports
March 30, 2021
Sportradar Partners with Swedish Football Association to Fight Match-Fixing
Sportradar Integrity Services, the world’s biggest provider of sports integrity solutions, has signed an agreement with the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) to track and safeguard its domestic football competitions’ integrity. Sportradar to Help Svff Monitor Its Competitions During the 2021 season, Sportradar will use its market-leading bet tracking solution, the Fraud Detection System, to screen over 2,000 matches […]