Legal
March 25, 2021
Bet365 Operator Hillside Sports Fined by Swedish Gambling Authority
The Swedish Gambling Authority has fined Bet365 operator Hillside Sports after the company offered wagering on a match in which most players were underage. Hillside Receives Warning and Penalty From Gambling Authority The Swedish Gambling Authority has issued a warning and a KR 1 million ($ 116,000) fine to local Bet365 operator Hillside Sports. The […]
Industry
March 25, 2021
The Isle of Man Enjoys Surge In Interest From Global Gaming Operators
The Isle of Man has piqued the interest of the global gambling industry through its proposed reforms, low taxes, and advanced IT infrastructure. Isle of Man Sees Surge In Interest From Global Players Following proposed reforms to legislation and structure in some jurisdictions, the Isle of Man has seen a significant rise in demand from […]
Sports
March 24, 2021
Svenska Spel Sees Qatar FIFA World Cup as Opportunity for Change
Swedish lottery and gambling operator Svenska Spel issued a statement to defend its decision to continue to sponsor the national football team of Sweden ahead of the launch of the first round of qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Sponsorship Commitment Confirmed The statement written by sustainability manager Kajsa Nylander at […]
Industry
March 23, 2021
YGAM Launches Ethnic Minorities Gambling Harm Awareness Program
Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), the national charity seeking to inform, educate and safeguard young and vulnerable people in the UK, launched a pioneering new education program in Greater London and the Home Counties. Young Ethnic Minority Members Suffer Disproportionately The new initiative is seeking to raise awareness and address gambling harm across […]
Industry
March 23, 2021
KSA Issues 2020 Report Ahead of Remote Gambling Act Launch
KSA, the Dutch gambling regulator, has released its 2020 annual report as the Netherlands prepare to launch their Remote Gambling Act in 2021. Dutch Online Gaming Market Readies Up for October Launch Ahead of the launch of the Dutch KOA Act in 2021, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued its annual report for 2020, which outlines the […]
Business
March 23, 2021
Entain Requests Rent Cuts Ahead of Retail Sector Re-Opening
Global sports betting and gaming group Entain requested landlords in the UK for rent cuts for its high-street betting shops ahead of the planned re-opening of the retail gambling sector in the country. Rent Reduction Will Ensure Business Sustainability The owner of Coral and Ladbrokes sent the letter only to landlords which have leases due […]
Legal
March 23, 2021
Danish Regulator Receives Green Light to Block 55 Illegal Websites
The Danish court permitted Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, to block 55 illegal gambling websites after receiving a set of screenshots showcasing illegal activities. The Danish Gambling Authority set a new record for the number of blocked websites. Last year Spillemyndigheden blocked a total of 16 websites out of 17. The last one offered to […]
Business
March 23, 2021
BetGames.TV Signed a Deal with Videoslots to Expand European Reach
BetGames.TV and Videoslots have struck a deal that will see BetGames’ entire portfolio launch on the Videoslots platform. Players will be able to access the games via iSoftbet’s GAP technology. The deal will help both companies reach new milestones and boost BetGames’ presence in the global market. BetGames.TV and Videoslots Collaboration BetGames.TV, a leading live […]
Industry
March 23, 2021
HooYu Report Reveals KYC Drop-Out Rate in UK and non-UK Markets
Compliance expert HooYu has published a new report that looks into the KYC onboarding and drop-out rate in the UK and non-UK markets. HooYu Looks into UK Onboarding and Drop-Out Rates in the UK A new report by HooYu has looked into the rate of customer retention operators experience as a result of advertising and bonus funnels […]
Casino
March 23, 2021
DGOJ Gives Casumo Official Go-Ahead to Launch in Spain
Gaming and betting brand Casumo has received an official go-ahead from the Spanish gaming authority, DGOJ, to launch its gambling products in the country on April 1, 2021. Casumo Prepares to Break Ground in Spain Leading gaming group and casino operator Casumo has received official approval from the Spanish gambling regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), […]