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The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024PAGCOR and GCG Join Forces Signing 2024 Performance Target
PAGCOR and GCG Join Forces Signing 2024 Performance Target
The recent signing of the 2024 Performance Scorecard between PAGCOR and the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) marks a significant milestone in the Philippine gaming landscape. With a focus on accountability and progress, this partnership aim...Mar 26, 2024Insider Insights Into Leading One of the World’s Central Gambling Jurisdictions
Insider Insights Into Leading One of the World’s Central Gambling Jurisdictions
Speaking at the March 2024 Swedish Gambling Regulator Conference, Sarah Gardner, Deputy Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission (UKGC), expounded on their actions to strengthen British online gambling and some areas where it has fallen short....Mar 20, 2024Online Gambling in Denmark Beats the Odds
Online Gambling in Denmark Beats the Odds
Upon closer examination of the recent report by Spillemyndigheden, we find that the headline, "Danes spent less money on gambling", may initially suggest a market in decline. However, a deeper dive into the data reveals a more nuanced picture. Jo...Mar 19, 2024Macau Casinos Generate 77% of All Taxes in 2023, 2024 Already Looking Good
Macau Casinos Generate 77% of All Taxes in 2023, 2024 Already Looking Good
Macau’s booming gambling industry remains the principal tax contributor for the Special Administrative Region. This is according to the SAR’s Financial Services Bureau, which released a report outlining the total tax revenue for the Macau government....Mar 15, 2024PAGCOR CEO Bullish About the Future of the Philippine Gambling Sector
PAGCOR CEO Bullish About the Future of the Philippine Gambling Sector
The CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Alejandro Tengco, has a history of being bullish about the future of regulated gambling in the Philippines—and with good reason. The Filipino online casino and land-based gambling m...Mar 14, 2024Alberta Canada Takes Its First Steps Towards Open Market Online Gambling
Alberta Canada Takes Its First Steps Towards Open Market Online Gambling
With the overwhelming success of Ontario’s licensed online casino and betting market, the next question was which province would follow its blueprint and regulate accordingly. Based on its recent actions, the government of Alberta appears to be layin...Mar 12, 2024Rhode Island Becomes 7th US Jurisdiction to Launch Regulated iGaming
Rhode Island Becomes 7th US Jurisdiction to Launch Regulated iGaming
Rhode Island has officially broken ground on regulated online gambling, solidifying its position as the 7th US jurisdiction to do so. Residents in the Ocean State will now be able to bet on slot machines and table games using a mobile app or on compu...Mar 08, 2024Unveiling the Boom: Spain's Thriving Gambling Industry
Unveiling the Boom: Spain's Thriving Gambling Industry
The appeal and allure of gambling have long fascinated people worldwide, and Spain is no exception. In 2023, the country witnessed a remarkable surge in its gambling industry, as reflected in the substantial increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). ...Mar 06, 2024Online Gambling in Portugal Boasts Record Revenue and Safer Gambling Numbers
Online Gambling in Portugal Boasts Record Revenue and Safer Gambling Numbers
Despite its relatively small size and quiet demeanour, Portugal's online gambling market is going from strength to strength, according to a recent report released by the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ). The SRIJ2 figures show that...Mar 05, 2024North Carolina Issues Online Sports Betting Licenses Ahead of March 11 Market Debut
North Carolina Issues Online Sports Betting Licenses Ahead of March 11 Market Debut
North Carolina is preparing for its soon-to-be-launched online and mobile sports betting market. As excitement builds for the first online and mobile bets to be placed, the state’s key gambling regulator has approved licenses for select operators. On...Mar 05, 2024Sweden Proposes Ban on Credit Cards for Online Gambling
Sweden Proposes Ban on Credit Cards for Online Gambling
Sweden is known to be a financially stable country with low joblessness and a strong economy. According to the World Economics ‘Data Quality Rating’ index, Sweden rates an ‘A’, the highest possible letter grade they offer. According to the 2024 i...Feb 25, 2024Caesars Acquires WynnBET’s iGaming Operations in Michigan
Caesars Acquires WynnBET’s iGaming Operations in Michigan
Caesars Entertainment has taken another step to deepen further its already extensive roots in the US gambling industry. The iGaming juggernaut has moved to buy out Michigan-based WynnBET along with the latter’s business operations in the Wolverine St...Feb 23, 2024