Legal
March 23, 2023
Two Kindred Brands in the UK Receive Fines from the GC
The Gambling Commission in the UK, the regulatory body in charge of gambling, announced Thursday it imposed fines against two operators that are a part of Kindred Group. The fines, totaling £7.1 million ($8.7 million), were against Platinum Gaming Limited, as well as 32Red Limited. The fine against Platinum Gaming Limited, imposed by the GC […]
Business
February 8, 2023
Kindred Posts Underwhelming Unaudited Q4 Results
The company released its unaudited results for Q4 and 2022 Wednesday, confirming it has taken immediate actions to improve profitability. The results are a preliminary estimate of the Group’s performance over the past 12 months, including Q4 results. Judging by those results, Kindred expects to see business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) total revenue for 2022 […]
Industry
February 8, 2023
EPIC Risk Management Joined Kindred’s New Pilot Project
Gambling harm consultancy EPIC Risk Management announced that its partnership with Kindred group has been strengthened after EPIC became part of Kindred’s pilot panel committed to zero revenues from harmful gambling. A Panel of Expert Organizations The new phase of the relationship between EPIC Risk Management and the Malta-licensed gambling group signaled a further commitment […]
Business
November 18, 2022
Kindred Hosts Local Sustainable Gambling Conference in Stockholm
The global holding operating multiple gambling and sports betting brands, Kindred Group, boosted its Swedish responsible gambling efforts by announcing a new initiative. SGC’s Local Version Takes Place in Stockholm The company said Friday that it is hosting a local version of its Sustainable Gambling Conference (SGC) at its office located in Stockholm, the largest […]
Sports
November 9, 2022
Kindred’s Unibet Becomes Sponsor of Tour de Tietema
The leading online gambling operator, Kindred Group, announced a new sponsorship agreement in Belgium and the Netherlands. Under the terms of the new deal, Kindred’s flagship brand, Unibet, was named the primary sponsor of Tour de Tietema, the famous Dutch cycling team. Unibet Sponsors Dutch Cycling Team Thanks to the deal, the company’s flagship brand […]
Lottery
September 26, 2022
Kindred Group to Appeal Hefty Fine by Norwegian Lottery Authority
Stockholm-listed gambling operator Kindred Group is going to appeal the decision by Lotteritilsynet (the Norwegian Lottery Authority) to fine its Malta-based subsidiary Trannel with NOK 1.198 million ($117,164) per day starting on October 5. Kindred Group Continues Operations, as Usual, Awaiting the Court Decision Kindred Group CEO Henrik Tjärnström has announced that his company is […]
Industry
August 4, 2022
Kindred Group GM Neil Banbury Discusses UK Football Shirt Sponsorships
Neil Banbury, general manager at online gaming operator Kindred Group, shared his insight on how gambling advertisements on football player shirts related to other industry misconceptions. The proposition to ban shirt sponsorships is a hotly contested part of the UK’s upcoming gambling reform. The most recent consensus is for Premier League clubs to preemptively accept […]
Legal
July 29, 2022
SEK 10M Claim Filed Against Kindred Subsidiary in Sweden
Swedish entrepreneur and Odd Molly founder Per Holknekt has submitted a major lawsuit to Stockholm District Court against the parent company of Unibet, Kindred Group, together with a claim for over SEK 10 million ($986,263). Holknekt Speaks Openly About His Gambling Addiction 62-year-old Per Holknekt has been struggling with gambling addiction for a long time. […]
Industry
June 17, 2022
Kindred’s Unibet Plans to Exit Germany, Says Report
The leading online gambling operator, Kindred Group, plans to withdraw its flagship brand from the German market, a new report suggests. Kindred Unveils Plans to Withdraw Unibet from Germany Unibet, Kindred Group’s leading flagship brand, plans to withdraw from the German market, according to a new report released by SBC. The brand is expected to […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Kindred Group Granted Gaming License in the Netherlands
Kindred Group (formerly Unibet Group Plc) has announced it has obtained a gaming license for the Netherlands, completing another step in its locally regulated markets strategy. New Local License for Kindred in the Netherlands Some of Europe’s most successful gaming brands are brought under the umbrella of Malta-based Kindred Group. The company had been having […]