Legal
March 15, 2021
Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy
The Times of Malta claims that former MGA CEO Heathcliff Farrugia attempted to obscure the results of a damning investigation into casinos run by Yorgen Fenech, who was recently arrested in relation to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy A recent report by the Times of Malta […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
GambleAware Research Says 0.1% of Online Gambling Accounts Biggest Losers
A new study by GambleAware that took place between 2018 and 2019 produced preliminary results looking into the online gambling habits of 140,000 people. Majority of Gambling Accounts Are Reasonable Spenders A new preliminary study commissioned by GambleAware and carried out by the National Center for Social Research looked into the gambling behavior of close to 140,000 online gambling […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
APPG Warns Broadcasters to Reduce Day Hours Gambling Content
In a letter to ITV and Channel 5, the APPG has asked the broadcasters to consider reducing the amount of gambling content aired to audiences. APPG Asks Broadcasters to Limit Gambling Content The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG) is looking to limit the exposure to gambling advertisements people in the United Kingdom experience. The APPG […]
Industry
March 12, 2021
Europol Shuts Down World’s Biggest Pirate Streaming App
The world’s biggest pirate streaming site, Mobdro, has been shut down following an investigation. Four people were arrested and web domains have been blocked. Modbro Gained Over €5 million in Illegal Profits Europol, with the support of the English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga, as well as the country’s police authorities, has shut down […]
Legal
March 11, 2021
APPG Asks TV Broadcasters to Suspend Daytime Gambling Ads
In a letter, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm in the UK urged TV broadcasters to stop daytime gambling advertising. APPG Urges TV Broadcasters to Stop Daytime Gambling Advertising The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG) in the UK revealed that it wrote a letter to a number of TV channels. In its […]
Business
March 11, 2021
EveryMatrix to Develop Games for UK Gambling Market
Following a license amendment, EveryMatrix can make its gambling games available for UK operators and develop entirely new games for the UK market. EveryMatrix Granted Access to UK Market Award-winning software solutions provider EveryMatrix has announced that the UK Gambling Commission has finally approved its license amendment request. The regulator has expanded EveryMatrix’s operational license […]
Industry
March 11, 2021
LeoVegas App Goes Live on Google Play Store in Sweden, Spain and Denmark
Swedish gaming operator LeoVegas announced its gambling app went live on Google Play Store in Sweden, Denmark, and Spain to make the company the first gambling firm to have its mobile app available via the official store for Android-based mobile devices in these markets. First Again By passing compliance requirements to get listed on Google […]
Sports
March 11, 2021
FAI Lifts Its Sponsorship Ban to League of Ireland Clubs
FAI has lifted its ban on sports betting operators sponsoring Irish football clubs after the latest deal between League of Ireland Premier Division champion with a gambling company. Betting Companies Can Become League Clubs’ Sponsors The betting sponsorship ban on League clubs in Ireland won’t be extended by The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) after […]
Industry
March 11, 2021
Ukraine Welcomes Slotegrator at This Month’s “Ukrainian Gaming Week”
Slotegrator will attend the “Ukrainian Gaming Week” in Kyiv to give their expert opinion of the growing Ukrainian gambling market. Ukrainian Finance Committee changed the original bill regulating the industry and introduced a new flat tax on gambling winnings, and decreased license fees. Slotegrator to Give Advice on Ukrainian Market Sustainability Slotegrator is a software developer […]
Legal
March 10, 2021
IEA Report Destroys Proposed Regulatory Measures in the UK
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) released a report evaluating proposed regulation in the UK branding affordability caps as a paternalistic measure that would lead to invasion of privacy. Invasion of Privacy The think-tank organization strongly believes that other regulatory measures put forth such as the ban on gambling advertising and sponsorships are unnecessary and […]