Legal
January 26, 2021
Videoslots Receives Injunction Over Deposit Limit Violation
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has imposed a fine on online casino operator Videoslots over violating the country’s temporary deposit cap. A Withdrawal Function Allowed Customers to Redirect their Money The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Authority, has handed an injunction to online casino operator Videoslots for breaching the country’s temporary deposit cap introduced due to the […]
Business
January 25, 2021
BetBull Partners with beBettor for Affordability Checks
UK-based social gaming and sports betting operator BetBull teamed up beBettor to utilize its responsible gaming data offering with regards to affordability checks. Affordability Checks – beBettor’s Flagship Product The partnership between BetBull and the independent technology and data science company beBettor will provide the gaming operator with instant geo-affordability checks for its UK customers […]
Industry
January 25, 2021
Codere Extends Debt Note Maturity to 2023
The gambling firm has renegotiated the terms of its senior secured debt notes to postpone their maturity to 2023 on the condition of a higher interest rate. Codere’s Creditors Approve Renegotiation of Terms Spanish gambling group Codere SA has received green light by its creditors to renegotiate the terms of its senior secured debt notes. […]
Business
January 25, 2021
EveryMatrix Launches in Russia’s Regulated Sport Market with 888.ru
By launching its turnkey sportsbook solution for the bookmaker 888.ru, EveryMatrix debuted in the Russian regulated sports market. 888.ru to Utilize EveryMatrix’s Turnkey Sportsbook Solution Leading iGaming software provider EveryMatrix entered the Russian regulated gaming market after it launched its turnkey sportsbook solution for the sports bookmaker 888.ru. As a result, 888.ru will utilize the […]
Legal
January 25, 2021
The Horseracing Betting Forum Opposes Affordability Checks
A proposal for affordability checks may put off millions of punters away from betting on horse racing, a written submission from the Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is set to warn the Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK this week. Statement Ready to Be Submitted The HBF, which represents the interest of bettors on British racing […]
Industry
January 24, 2021
Russian Central Bank Clamps Down on Gambling Payments
Foreign gambling websites and illegal sportsbook operators are put under pressure by Russia’s central bank which has set deposit and cash-out restrictions for gamblers. Central Bank Steps up Restrictions on Gambling Payments Companies are seeing their business crumble as the Russian Central Bank has been blocking payments since mid-January. As a result, players have not […]
Sports
January 23, 2021
NHL Pens First European Licensing Partnership
The National Hockey League (NHL) has penned its first European licensing partnership with Czech sportsbook operator Tipsport NHL Licenses First European Sportsbook Partner The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a licensing partnership with Czech betting group Tipsport. The deal grants Tipsport the rights to utilise the League’s official brand and matchday data. Tipsport will […]
Legal
January 22, 2021
ASA: Loot Boxes Consultation Period Approaches Deadline
The advertising regulator in the UK reminded stakeholders that the consultation period with regards to providing evidence on loot boxes and other types of in-game purchases is approaching its end, January 28. Less Than a Week Remaining The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) initiated consultations in November 2020, after some concerns related to certain elements of […]
Industry
January 22, 2021
Fonbet Signs a Multi-Year Partnership with Real Madrid
Fonbet, a Russian bookmaker, has signed a multi-year agreement with Real Madrid to become its official betting partner in Russia and the CIS region. The agreement is set to end in the 2022/2023 season. Fonbet Becomes Real Madrid’s Official Partner in Russia Real Madrid, a prestigious soccer club with a solid history, is signing off […]
Industry
January 21, 2021
HSBC Rolls a 72-Hour Cooling Period to Protect Consumers amid Gambling Spike
The cooling-off by HSBC UK has been increased to 72 hours from 24 hours amid reports that gaming revenue and active accounts are increasing. HSBC Introduces 72 Cooling-off Period to Counterweigh Increase in Gambling HSBC UK has decided to extend its cooling-off period that prohibits gamblers who have been playing excessively from using money on […]