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Business
April 27, 2021
Gaming Realms Posted 2020 Revenue Growth of 66% YoY
Developer of gaming content for mobile, desktop, and tablets Gaming Realms marginally raised its trading expectations today saying the strong momentum from last year continued into 2021. Strong Growth in 2020 The AIM-listed developer which launched its Slingo content in the Italian market and will soon expand into a second US state, Michigan, said in […]
Industry
April 27, 2021
Samaritans’ Latest Guidelines Enable Gambling Establishments to Do More to Discourage Suicide
Samaritans released the first best practice guide for the gambling industry, aimed at assisting gambling companies in understanding and implementing practical measures to avoid gambling-related suicide. Samaritans Guideline for Suicide Prevention There is a strong connection between gambling and suicide, according to research. Suicidal thoughts and attempts are more common in people who encounter gambling-related […]
Business
April 26, 2021
Videoslots Inks Partnership with Authentic Gaming
Videoslots brings Authentic Gaming’s portfolio for its customers thanks to a newly inked partnership agreement. Besides Blaze Roulette and Authentic Roulette, Videoslots customers will be able to access more live casino game titles from Authentic Gaming. Authentic Gaming and Videoslots Ink a New Agreement Authentic Gaming, the world-famous live casino game provider, inked a new […]
Industry
April 23, 2021
Betting Is Increasingly Social Activity, Says Recent Study
Entain released the results of a new study titled “Lockdown Spurs Rising Demand for Personal Freedom and Choice”. Approximately 94% of the participants of the survey support that they should be free to decide how they would like to spend their time and money. Additionally, 55% of the participants deemed gambling a social activity. British […]
Legal
April 15, 2021
YGAM Urges For Education to Prevent Gambling Harm
Responsible gambling charity, YGAM, submitted written evidence to the Gambling Act review. The charity urged the Government to include education on gambling harm and asked the industry to do more to protect players. Responsible Gambling Charity Urges For Gambling Harm Education The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) in the UK announced that it […]
Business
April 13, 2021
Bally’s and Gamesys Agree Combination Definitive Terms
Omni-channel land-based and interactive gaming and entertainment provider Bally’s Corporation announced today a definitive terms agreement for the combination with Gamesys Group was reached. “We believe that this combination will mark a transformational step in our journey to become a leading integrated, omni-channel gaming company with a B2B2C business.” Soo Kim, Chairman, Bally’s Corporation Interim […]
Industry
April 13, 2021
PlayOJO Strengthens Commitment to Safe Gambling with Neccton
Neccton’s “Safe Mate” tool will assist PlayOJO to help players stay healthy and away from erratic gambling behavior. PlayOJO and Neccton Continue to Build on Responsible Gambling PlayOJO continues to delve deeper into responsible gambling in the United Kingdom and beyond. The SkillOnNet-powered website is rolling out the “Safe Mate” tool by Neccton, allowing players to assume […]
Industry
April 13, 2021
GambleAware Responds with a Call for Evidence
GambleAware, an independent charity, has issued its submission to Call for Evidence in response to the Gambling Act review to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). GambleAware Has Submitted Its Call For Evidence GambleAware, an independent charity, has published its submission of Call for Evidence to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, […]
Sports
April 12, 2021
Scientific Games & Smarkets Reach New Betting Volume Heights
Gaming technology supplier Scientific Games (SG) announced today its OpenSports betting platform delivered to its sports betting clients over 50 million bets on the UK’s Grand National horse racing festival. Meanwhile, Smarkets smashed the betting volume record on a single event. SG’s OpenSports Platform The historical 3-day event which took place behind closed doors for […]
Sports
April 12, 2021
Betting Shops in England, Wales Reopen Today, Scotland Waits till Apr 26
Sports betting shops in England and Wales are reopening today while Scottish betting shops will have to wait until April 26. England and Wales Reopen Betting Shops High street sportsbooks in England and Wales are opening up today as the government is looking to ease up COVID-19 lockdown measures and restore businesses back to normal. […]