Industry
December 31, 2020
Sports Betting is Biggest Contributor to Spain’s Online Gambling Revenue
Spain’s online gambling revenue reported an annual increase of 2.8%. Sports Betting and Casino Account for 86% of the Grand Total Licensed online gambling operators generated revenue of €191.2 million in the three months ending September 30, according to figures from Spain’s Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) released on Wednesday. This corresponds to […]
Legal
December 31, 2020
Putin Signs Law to Create Universal Gambling Regulator
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law that creates the Unified Gambling Regulator, which will oversee the gambling industry in the country. Putin Signs New Gambling Law, Creates Regulator President Vladimir Putin has signed a law paving the way for Russia’s Unified Gambling Regulator, a new monitoring body that comes as part of the […]
Business
December 29, 2020
Pragmatic Play Breaks Ground in Croatia with Novomatic’s Admiral Casino
Pragmatic Play has added another market to its growth list in 2020 with an end-of-year deal in Croatia and Novomatic’s Admiral Casino. Novomatic’s Admiral Casino Gets a Pragmatic Play Boost With mere days left on the calendar year, Pragmatic Play is still pressing on with its end-of-2020 business plans, breaking ground in new territories through […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
Spain to Create New Body to Harmonize Gambling Regulations
The DGOJ and UNE signed an accord to create a new technical agency to harmonize Spain’s federal gambling regulations and standards. New Entity to Meet EU Requirements The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, has signed a new collaborative arrangement to create a new technical agency tasked with harmonizing the country’s […]
Business
December 24, 2020
Enlabs Revokes Swedish iGaming and Betting Licenses
Enlabs announced via its Optibet brand the sale of its Swedish online gaming and sports betting licenses and a strong comeback next summer. Enlabs Voluntarily Drops Swedish Licenses iGaming and sports betting operator Enlabs has revoked its Swedish licenses to focus on the development of its proprietary technology platform. The company has vowed to return […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Valencia’s High Court Revokes Ban on Slot Machines in Bars
The Regional Ministry of Health prohibited games of chance in bars and restaurants, but later added slot machines to the list, which provoked a furious reaction by the industry. Reach of the Initial Order and Subsequent Correction On December 22, the High Court of Justice of the Community of Valencia (TSJCV) issued a resolution suspending […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
Russian Badminton Pro Khakimov Banned for Five Years
Russian badminton player Nikita Khakimov has been suspended over match-manipulation and irregularities related to wagering on the outcome of games. Badminton World Federation Slams Khakimov with 5-Year Suspension Nikita Khakimov, a Russian doubles badminton player, has been suspended from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and his rights to compete in official sports competitions have been […]
Business
December 24, 2020
Scientific Games Launches New Symphony System in Lotto Baden-Württemberg
Scientific Games Corporation has just launched its new Symphony lottery-systems technology in Germany with Lotto Baden-Württemberg. Scientific Games’ Symphony System Debuts in Germany Germany’s Lotto Baden-Württemberg is now able to enjoy Scientific Games’ next-generation technology Symphony lottery-systems. The new gaming solution powers Lotto Baden-Württemberg as well as all its entire network of 3,000 licensed retail […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
SiGMA Denis Dzyubenko to Help Steer Ukraine’s Gambling Industry
Ukraine’s gambling commission has appointed Denis Dzyubenko, SiGMA’s CIS Director, to the Expert Advisory Council. Denis Dzyubenko to Sit on Advisory Council for Ukrainian Gambling Commission Ukraine is quickly moving towards a fully regulated gambling industry and SiGMA Group is going to play a key role in this with the appointment of Denis Dzyubenko, CIS […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Swedish Regulator Orders Skill On Net to Improve KYC Processes
Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen has ordered Skill On Net to improve its KYC processes preventing non-residents to register for iGaming and betting in Sweden. Skill On Net To Submit Report by March 1, 2021 The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has ordered iGaming operator Skill On Net has to improve its know your customer (KYC) processes to […]