Sports
January 10, 2021
MansionBet Extended Sponsorship Deal with ARC and JCR
MansionBet, the sports betting brand of Mansion Group, decided to extend its sponsorship deal with Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR) as part of the continued in 2021 support of British racing. “We are both excited and proud to continue our support of British racing into 2021. Having taken huge steps forward […]
Industry
January 9, 2021
Gambling Addict Goes to Jail for Stealing Company Money
Swindling company money would cost you jail time – that was the message Deputy Circuit Judge Neil Bidder QC sent out when he sentenced a financial director who stole over £800,000 to satisfy gambling addiction. Siphoning Company Money Lauren Farr, 34, of Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after admitting […]
Industry
January 9, 2021
UKGC Looking to Improve Research Methodology On Gambling Behaviour
The UK Gambling Commission is looking for feedback and guidance on improving its research methodology on gambling behavior and addiction. UKGC Adjusts Research Methodology The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is looking to adjust and refine its research methodology on gambling and gambling addiction. To that end, the UKGC has launched a consultation for feedback and […]
Legal
January 8, 2021
€600,000 in Fines Issued by KSA over Illegal Gambling
The Dutch Gaming Authority issued €600,000 in fines after it found two websites offering illegal games of chance. Besides not having a license, according to the Regulator, the websites may have attracted children or young adults to games of chance which are illegal in the Netherlands. Dutch Regulator Issues €600,000 in Fines Some €600,000 in […]
Business
January 7, 2021
Kambi Issued Investor Update Pushing Up Q4 Expectations
The independent provider of sports betting technology and services to regulated markets world-wide Kambi Group issued yesterday a trading update ahead of its fourth quarter earnings report which will be released on February, 10, 2021. Q4 2020 Revenue Updated Upwards The operator noted that during the quarter a combination of favorable factors such as a […]
Industry
January 7, 2021
Spanish Ministry Sets Player Protection as Key Priority for 2021
Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs is continuing its efforts to review and tighten gambling laws in 2021, following significant changes made last year. Advertising Restrictions and Sponsorship Ban Caused Controversy Some of the steps in this direction is enforcing the advertising restrictions adopted last year, as well as the changes to regulatory fees for licensees. […]
Business
January 5, 2021
UK’s New Lockdown Brings Hardships for the Gaming Industry
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the UK entered into a new lockdown. The new measure ordered the closure of “non-essential” businesses and may last until mid-February. New Lockdown in UK Closes “Non-essential” Businesses In light of the ongoing pandemic, the UK rolled out additional restrictions aiming […]
Business
January 4, 2021
Finnplay Promotes Sari Aitokallio to Managing Director Role
Finnplay Technologies announced its founder Martin Prantner decided to step aside from his role as managing director and the online casino technology and services provider will replace him with Sari Aitokallio. “I welcome the opportunity to lead Finnplay into this next exciting stage in its development as a world-class supplier to our industry.” Sari Aitokallio, […]
Sports
January 4, 2021
Kieran Trippier’s Ban for Breaching FA Rules on Gambling is on Hold
Last week, Kieran Trippier was found guilty of betting offenses and received a temporary suspension, effective immediately. His 10-week ban for breaching the FA rules is currently on hold while waiting for an appeal. Kieran Trippier Received the Ban for Betting Violation against the Football Association Kieran Trippier received a fine of £70,000 and was […]
Industry
January 1, 2021
Portugal Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record Prompted by Betting
Online gambling revenue in Portugal amounted to €84.2 million in the three months ending September 30. Sports Competitions Boost Online Gambling Revenue to Record Highs Online sports betting was the leading game segment in Portugal’s regulated market during the third quarter of 2020, surpassing its casino competitor and doubling its revenue compared to Q2. Locally […]