Industry
November 27, 2020
Cirsa Reports Losses Due to Covid-19 Impact
Despite the unprecedented situation and multiple operating restrictions, Cirsa has proven the stability of its business model and has taken immediate steps to adapt its activity to the new environment. Despite the loss in revenue in 3Q2020, the company has started to recover rapidly and has even achieved pre-Covid results in some areas. Net Operating […]
Sports
November 24, 2020
TIU Bans Pro from Bulgaria for Life over Match-Fixing
After conducting an investigation, the Tennis Integrity Unit issued a lifetime ban for the professional Bulgarian player Aleksandrina Naydenova. Along with the ban, a fine of $150,000 was issued. The Unit charged and consequently found the player guilty of 12 breaches relating to match-fixing and one related to non-co-operation with the investigation. A Lifetime Ban […]
Business
November 24, 2020
Greentube Expands Responsible Gaming Solution Across Spanish Market
Greentube announced that Neccton’s responsible gaming solution Mentor will be launched for the brand StarVegas in Spain. Following the successful launch of the responsible gaming tool in the UK, Greentube announced that Mentor will enter more markets soon. Neccton’s Responsible Gaming Solution to Launch for Spanish Market Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, is looking to […]
Legal
November 22, 2020
Spanish Gambling Regulator Urges for Loot Boxes Reclassification
The Spanish gambling regulator urged the government to reclassify video game loot boxes as “games of chance”. If government officials approve such change and prepare the law texts, the loot boxes may be reclassified during the second half of 2021. DGOJ Urged the Spanish Government for Reclassification of Loot Boxes The Spanish gambling regulator “Direccion […]
Legal
November 22, 2020
Thomas Eaton Syphoned Company Money to Gamble, Sentenced to Jail
The issue of problem gambling in the UK has once again been at full display, after an accounts manager at home furnishing company based in Leicestershire Dunelm was sentenced for syphoning nearly a quarter of a million to satisfy his gambling urges. Excessive Gambling Behind the Fraud Thomas Eaton, 34-year-old, of North View Close, Asfordby […]
Legal
November 22, 2020
AFE and DGOJ Team up to Fight Match-Fixing in Spain
Aiming at reducing match-fixing, the Association of Spanish Footballers and the Spanish gambling regulator teamed up. The two organizations will raise awareness by releasing informative content via a newly-established communication channel. DGOJ and AFE Step up Their Efforts to Fight Match-Fixing The Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) and the Spanish gambling regulator “Direccion General de […]
Business
November 22, 2020
GiG and KAK Sign Expansion for Sports Betting Services in North Macedonia
On November 20, GiG signed an expansion deal with existing partner KAK to offer its online and retail sports betting services, which includes a fully integrated omnichannel sportsbook. 25 Land-Based Location to Offer Sports Betting Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) signed on Friday, November 20 an extension of an existing partnership with tourism and hospitality company […]
Industry
November 21, 2020
UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week
The Safer Gambling Week for responsible gambling will run November 19-25, with the support of all Betting and Gaming Council’s members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Customer Protection Initiative The Safer Gambling Week started on November 19 and will run until Wednesday next week. Supported by all members of the Betting and Gaming Council […]
Legal
November 21, 2020
Gambling Ads Exposure of Minors Drops in Q3, ASA Reports
The latest Advertising Standards Authority report reveals that the number of gambling ads breaching the age-restriction advertising rules decreased in the third quarter. Some 70 ads were identified as breaching the rules in Q2, while this number decreased to only 5 ads in Q3, 2020. Only 5 Gambling Ads Breach the Age-Restriction Rules for Advertising […]
Legal
November 20, 2020
Bill Seeks to Establish New Gambling Regulator in Russia
Russia is seeking to establish a new regulatory body for the entire gambling industry in the country, after a bill from the governing party was introduced to the legislature last week. Bill Set for First Reading Bill No. 1055657-7 was introduced by Viktor Deryabkin and Igor Stankevich, both representatives of the United Russia governing party. […]