Industry
March 29, 2021
UK Sees Dip In Gambling Activity for January and February
Recent data from the UK Gambling Commission (GC) shows a significant decline in gambling activity in January and February compared to 2020. Gambling Commission Reveals Dip in Gambling Activity The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has released statistics detailing changes in gambling activity for January and February 2021. In comparison to December 2020, the data indicates […]
Industry
March 29, 2021
Warning Labels for Online Gambling Are Hard to Find Study Shows
A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Warwick and CQUniversity Australia deemed warning labels and information on the risks of gambling hard to find and easily misunderstood. Warning Labels Are Ineffective and Difficult to Find Accepted by the journal Behavioral Science and Policy, the study ‘Nudge versus sludge in gambling warning labels’ shows […]
Legal
March 29, 2021
UK Camelot’s Promotion in The House Raised APPG’s Eyebrows
Camelot UK, the licensed operator of the UK National Lottery, was asked to explain why it has put in advertisements in The House, Parliamentary magazine, to promote its business. Camelot Asked to Explain Its Advertisements in the House The official licensed operator of the UK National Lottery, Camelot UK, was asked to explain why it […]
Legal
March 27, 2021
BGaming Gives Access to 60+ Products to MGA Operators
The Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) has granted BGaming, a dynamic gaming provider, a Critical Supply License. BGaming Obtains MGA License BGaming, an innovative gaming company, receives a Critical Supply License from the Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA), expanding its international market reach. The company will offer its full portfolio of online casino games to players from […]
Sports
March 26, 2021
888 Named Main Title Sponsor for the Portuguese Grand Prix
888 Holdings, a global sports betting and iGaming group operating from Gibraltar, entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Portuguese Grand Prix to become the title sponsor for the 2021 edition of the race event. “It is a thrilling moment for everyone at 888 while we position ourselves as unequivocal supporters for motorcycle sports globally.” […]
Legal
March 26, 2021
In March Ukraine Closed More Than 30 Illegal Gambling Venues
Ukraine’s Secret Service together with the country’s regulator shut down more than 30 venues offering illegal gambling in March. During the raids in multiple regions across the country, officials confiscated a significant number of casino equipment and cash. Ukraine Steps up Efforts against Illegal Gambling Several bills proposed the legalization of gambling in Ukraine last […]
Legal
March 26, 2021
Germany’s New Gambling Regulations Greenlighted for Implementation
Germany is ready to implement its new German Interstate Treaty on Gambling (ISTG 2021) that, among other things, unifies regulations under a single framework. Previously, the country’s 16 states had their gambling laws variations, and the new treaty was designed to make Germany’s gambling activity more efficient. State Minister-Presidents already approved the legislation in November of last year. Germany […]
Industry
March 26, 2021
The Tote Partners with TruNarrative for Better Player Protection
The Tote, a British bookmaker, has teamed with TruNarrative, a fraud-detection platform, to enhance affordability screening for its customers and provide a higher level of player protection. The Tote Will Protect Its Customers through Enhanced Monitoring To strengthen its player protection and provide a safe environment for its customers, following the UK regulations, the Tote […]
Industry
March 25, 2021
AAGH Calls on UK to Investigate Gambling Harm
According to a report commissioned by Action Against Gambling Harm, the UK needs to do more to determine levels of problem gambling harm. UK Falls Behind on Problem Gambling The UK needs to do more to assess levels of problem-gambling harm, according to a study commissioned by Action Against Gambling Harm (AAGH). The inquiry, which […]
Legal
March 25, 2021
UK Gambling Commission Sanctions Casumo’s Failings with £6M
The UK Gambling Commission took regulatory action against a second online gaming operator within the space of less than 10 days, dishing a £6 million fine to Casumo for failings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures. Malta-based sports betting and iGaming operator Casumo, much like the other operator sanctioned by the regulator recently, […]