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Casino
December 23, 2020
Evolution Breaks Ground in Dutch Market with JVH Group
Evolution signs a landmark deal with JVH Gaming & Entertainment Group to supply the leading Dutch operator with state-of-the-art live casino content and products as early as September 1, 2021. JVH Taps in Evolution’s Live Casino Content Expertise for Dutch Market Evolution is moving into the Netherlands with a brand new live casino content deal […]
Business
December 21, 2020
EGT Supports 888’s Efforts in Romania with New Content
Supplier of slots for the iGaming sector EGT Interactive has teamed up with 888 Holdings for new content alliance starting in Romania, but targeting markets in Spain, Italy and Portugal next. EGT Delivers Quality Slots to 888casino in New Content Deal Slot developer and supplier EGT Interactive has entered into a content partnership with 888 […]
Industry
December 19, 2020
Online Market on the Rise Amid Covid-19 Restrictions, the UK Gambling Commission Reports
Figures from the UK Gambling Commission for October show the impact of renewed tightening of Covid-19 restrictions on online and Licenced Betting Operator (LBO) gambling behavior. Real Event Betting Prompts the Rise of the Online Industry Data from the UK Gambling Commission for the period between March and October shows that the online market has […]
Industry
December 17, 2020
Veikkaus To Furlough 800 Employees From January 12
Veikkaus announced Tuesday it will temporarily lay off up to 800 employees from January 12, as the spread of Covid-19 cases rises in Finland. Furloughs Will Occur Gradually Starting January 12 Finnish state-run operator Veikkaus Oy has announced temporary furloughs set to begin in early January due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, the […]
Esports
December 15, 2020
EA May Geo-Block Loot Boxes to Appease Regulators in Europe
EA is beginning to address concerns about microtransactions related to the FIFA ‘Ultimate Team’ mode as legal clouds gather overhead. Short Patch Coming to Disable FUT Availability on Case-by-case Basis Electronic Arts (EA) is taking a closer look at the terms and conditions related to the popular FIFA ‘Ultimate Team’ mode, or FUT for short, […]
Industry
December 14, 2020
SiGMA Group Moves European Expo Date to April 13-15, Prioritizes Safety
SiGMA Group has changed the date of its European industrial expo, giving sufficient time for the newly-started vaccinations across the continent to take in and provide everyone with a safer overall environment. SiGMA Adjusts Dates to Allow for Safer European Meet-up SiGMA Group is rearranging its busy schedule for 2021, pushing the SiGMA Europe event […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
GMA To Open World’s First Gambling Addiction Treatment Center for Women in 2021
On December 4, the Gordon Moody Association announced the opening of the world’s first gambling treatment center for women in the Midlands. All-Inclusive Treatment Center The first-ever gambling addiction treatment center for women is planned to open in the Midlands next year, as research by the Gordon Moody Association (GMA) shows an increase in gambling […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
German Slot Associations Warn Against Rheinland-Pfalz Gaming Hall Regulations
Germany slot gaming associations have warned that the new regulations set by the State of Rheinland-Pfalz could kill the industry. Uproar Against Regulations German game machine trading associations Die Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) and Automaten-Verband Rheinland-Pfalz (AVRP) have taken a stance against the German State of Rheinland-Pfalz’ planned Gaming Act regulation. The industry warns that the […]
Legal
December 9, 2020
Swedish Regulator Fines Spooniker and ATG Over Deposit Cap
Sweden’s regulator Spelinspektionen has ruled that Spooniker and ATG have breached the temporary player protection restrictions applied since the start of the pandemic. The decision says both online gambling regulators have failed to close a loophole allowing players to deposit money over the SEK5,000 online gaming limit. Players Used a Loophole to Play With Full […]
Business
December 9, 2020
Red Rake Gaming Expands in Eastern Europe via Deal with Pokerdom
Red Rake Gaming has signed a deal with Pokerdom to offer its innovative and high-end iGaming portfolio to players in Eastern Europe. Focus on an Innovative Player Experience Online casino gaming supplier Red Rake Gaming has expanded its footprint in Eastern Europe via a content deal with Pokerdom, one of the region’s leading operators. In […]