Industry
July 19, 2022
Neccton to Power Mernov with Safer Gaming Solutions
Mernov Betriebsgesellschaft, a joint venture between the Gauselmann Group and Greentube, has penned a deal with Neccton, a provider of AI-powered data solutions and tech. As per the agreement, Neccton will power Mernov with its mentor software, helping its partner remain compliant and responsible. Neccton to Power Mernov with Solutions The provider’s mentor software uses […]
Industry
July 18, 2022
DCMS: Kids to Require Parents’ Consent to Buy Loot Boxes
The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport refused to prohibit loot boxes. However, it announced that it will bar video game companies from offering loot boxes to kids without their parent’s consent. This comes amid rising disgruntlement against microtransactions in video gaming. DCMS Wants Kids to Enjoy Gaming without the Harm The […]
Casino
July 18, 2022
Svenska Spel’s Q2 Revenues Plateaued
Svenska Spel, a Swedish state-owned operator, posted its financial results for the second quarter of the year. The company’s net gaming revenue plateaued but its land-based operations experienced a steady recovery. Svenska Spel Posted Its Q2 Results According to Svenska Spel, the company’s net gaming revenues increased by a single percent during the second quarter […]
Casino
July 15, 2022
Norwegian Gambling Authority Praises Media Authority for Continuing Gambling Ads Ban
The gambling authority in Norway has congratulated the media authority for holding on to its firm decision to keep banning gambling advertising on TV. The decision was not received well by media broadcasters. Among them, Altibox and Telia, two companies that required the regulations to go through a process of revision for allegedly contradicting European […]
Sports
July 15, 2022
GLMS Suspicious Betting Alerts Dropped by 40% in Q2 Compared to Q2 2021
The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) issued a total of 287 suspicious betting alerts to its members during the second quarter of the current year. Most of them came from Europe and were tied to soccer events. 40% Drop in Suspicious Gaming Events Alerts From 2021 According to data from the GLMS for April-June, the […]
Business
July 15, 2022
Gauselmann on Its Way to a Full Post-pandemic Recovery
German land-based slots operator The Gauselmann Group is on the road to recovery after the pandemic. The company recorded a revenue of €1.746 billion for the first half of this year. The figure is about the same as the €1.74 billion for the same period in 2019. It is the first time Gauselmann has exceeded […]
Industry
July 12, 2022
KSA Investigates Customer Issues with Unibet’s Bonuses
Unibet Is Working on It The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, will investigate Unibet over alleged bonus-related issues. According to the regulator, numerous customers have encountered problems concerning the operator’s bonus system. Unibet, a subsidiary of Kindred Group, entered the Dutch market on July 11. Yet, only a day later, several customers have already […]
Industry
July 12, 2022
Flutter Names Lisa Sewell Chief People and Operations Officer
The global gambling group, Flutter Entertainment, hired the services of industry veteran, Lisa Sewell. Flutter Appoints Lisa Sewell Chief People and Operations Officer Effective from Monday, June 11, 2022, Sewell was appointed as the company’s new chief people and operations officer. In her new position as a part of Flutter, she will be spearheading the […]
Sports
July 12, 2022
Atlanta United vs Real Salt Lake MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s estimated that the total value of Atlanta United’s roster is almost $80 million, which makes it the most expensive squad in the MLS. However, despite that, this team hasn’t been doing great since the start of the 2022 season. Maybe Wednesday’s game with Real Salt Lake is when things are going to change for […]
Legal
July 12, 2022
Regulatory Changes Might Lead to More Sports Totalizator Venues in Bulgaria
The lottery in Bulgaria is exclusively in the hands of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator, which emphasizes the importance of potential regulatory changes, as they are more often than not, politically motivated. Proposed Bill Would Allow Doubling Venues There are already some regulatory changes to Bulgarian Sports Totalizator’s (BST) activities that are expected to go into […]
