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Industry
November 25, 2022
UKGC Studied the Changes in the Gambling Landscape
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest statistics concerning the state of the gambling industry. The regulator’s data shows that the retail sector is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic but the online vertical continues to be more popular. COVID Changed How People Gamble The UKGC estimates that there are around 15 million […]
Business
November 25, 2022
STS Group Reports Increase in Revenue and Profit in Q3
The fast-growing bookmaker in Central Europe and leading operator in Poland, STS Group, released its latest trading update Friday. The company revealed it enjoyed a strong performance for the third quarter, boosted by an increase in customer activity because of an action-packed sports schedule. STS Posts Third Quarter Results Overall, STS Group reported PLN 150 […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
Austrian Scammer Utilizes Multiple Schemes to Swindle Money
An elaborate scam developed by a 45-year-old Austrian resident scammed people out of hundreds of thousands before the police got scent of the scheme and brought it down. Impersonating Hungarian Workers The unnamed man from Burgenland who reportedly cheated numerous Hungarian workers swindled the money to fund his gambling habit and cryptocurrency investments. His hunting […]
Lottery
November 25, 2022
ZEAL Networks Appointed Schmitz-Hübsch as VP of Marketing
Germany lottery operator ZEAL Network announced it appointed Rodja Schmitz-Hübsch as its Vice President of Marketing in October to optimize customer engagement. New Customer Acquisition and Customer Retention New VP of Marketing Schmitz-Hübsch will report directly to ZEAL chief operational officer Sönke Martens on his responsibilities related to the development of the company’s marketing strategy, […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
EuroMillions Winner Addict Goes to Jail for Swindling Other People’s Money
A gambler who had the luck many others would never have was sentenced to spend 12 months in jail this week for a £34,000 ($41,000) luxury clothing scam. Slippery Slope between Gambling and Addiction Reece Casey, 31, from Dudley, in the West Midlands, returned to Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday to hear his sentence after […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
Bulgarian Gambling Industry Grows Over 50% in Two Years
The gambling market in Bulgaria has grown by over 50% during the past two years based on the increase in tax revenue coming from the industry. The Bulgarian Gambling Industry Achieves Impressive Growth During the Past Two Years According to data from Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency, the overall revenue coming from the gambling sector for […]
Casino
November 24, 2022
Evoplay Signs Content Partnership with Scommettendo in Italy
Evoplay, a prominent game studio and developer, continues to grow its footprint in Italy, one of Europe’s most lucrative markets. The latest expansion has been achieved through a collaboration with Scommettendo, a local iGaming operator that will now benefit from the 52 high-performing casino slots injected into its library by Scommettendo. Evoplay Doubles Down on […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
NHS Opened Two New Gambling Addiction Treatment Clinics
Two new gambling addiction clinics have been opened by the NHS while recent data showed there was a spike in the number of people seeking help for gambling disorders. Spike in Gambling Addictions The new clinics the NHS opened in Stoke-on-Trent and Southampton will treat people suffering from serious gambling addiction issues and have the […]
Business
November 23, 2022
OPAP Reports Growth in Q3 Boosted by Online Segment
The leading gaming operator in Greece, OPAP, released its latest financial results Tuesday. The company reported strong growth in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022. OPAP Releases Third Quarter Results, GGR up 6.1% In total, OPAP’s GGR for the third quarter this year hit €498.8 million […]
Business
November 23, 2022
Entain CEE Finalizes SuperSport Group Acquisition in Croatia
The global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, Entain plc, announced the completion of the acquisition of the leading gaming and sportsbook operator in Croatia, SuperSport Group. Entain Expands Reach to Croatia The announcement came Wednesday and sees the company’s venture dedicated to growth in the European region, Entain Central and Eastern European (Entain […]