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FEATUREDMalta Gaming Authority Approves New Cryptocurrency Provider for 2023
Malta Gaming Authority Approves New Cryptocurrency Provider for 2023
One of the challenges facing the crypto gambling niche has been obtaining approval from leading gambling jurisdictions. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is one of the licensing authorities which has been actively reviewing its stance on the matter....Jan 08, 2023FEATUREDEuropean Gambling Report Celebrates a Successful 2022
European Gambling Report Celebrates a Successful 2022
With the widespread regulation of online gambling across Europe, the overall gambling sector showed sustained growth until the pandemic. Despite unwarranted concerns over panic gambling and increased problem gambling, only a tiny percentage of land-b...Dec 25, 2022FEATURED888 Holdings Closes $45M Sale of its Bingo Operations to Broadway Gaming
888 Holdings Closes $45M Sale of its Bingo Operations to Broadway Gaming
888 Holdings PLC has finalized the sale of its B2B and B2C Bingo businesses to Broadway Gaming’s Dublin-Saphalata Holdings. The agreed-upon cost consideration is $45.25m, out of which $43.25m is payable immediately while $2m is payable within one yea...Jul 10, 2022FEATUREDBusiness as Usual for UK Gambling Commission
Business as Usual for UK Gambling Commission
The UK Gambling Commission affirms its worth and shows why it is a global leader in the gambling industry by continuously excelling at its duties. Amidst political uncertainty and economic turmoil, the British inspectorate steadfastly governs its lic...Aug 25, 2022FEATUREDAlameda Wildlife Conservation Park Gets a Helping Hand From Pragmatic Play
Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park Gets a Helping Hand From Pragmatic Play
Leading content provider, Pragmatic Play, channelled profits toward a good cause. The donation to Gibraltar’s only wildlife sanctuary aids in the maintenance and improvement of the facility. Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (AWCP) is home to severa...Aug 27, 2022Osaka Prefecture Assembly Backs MGM Integrated Resort Bid
Osaka Prefecture Assembly Backs MGM Integrated Resort Bid
After a prefectural General Assembly meeting on Thursday, March 24, Osaka legislators finally approved a development plan for an Integrated Resort (IR) in that Japanese community. The planned IR will be built by MGM Resorts International through MGM...Mar 26, 2022Gambling Hall of Famer & Nevada Gaming Chair Harry Reid Dies at 82
Gambling Hall of Famer & Nevada Gaming Chair Harry Reid Dies at 82
Harry Reid, best known as the former four-term US Senate Majority Leader, passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, at 82 years old. According to the family, he succumbed to complications after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A Democratic...Dec 30, 2021FEATUREDMalta Gaming Authority Approves New Cryptocurrency Provider for 2023
Malta Gaming Authority Approves New Cryptocurrency Provider for 2023
One of the challenges facing the crypto gambling niche has been obtaining approval from leading gambling jurisdictions. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is one of the licensing authorities which has been actively reviewing its stance on the matter....Jan 08, 2023FEATUREDEuropean Gambling Report Celebrates a Successful 2022
European Gambling Report Celebrates a Successful 2022
With the widespread regulation of online gambling across Europe, the overall gambling sector showed sustained growth until the pandemic. Despite unwarranted concerns over panic gambling and increased problem gambling, only a tiny percentage of land-b...Dec 25, 2022FEATURED888 Holdings Closes $45M Sale of its Bingo Operations to Broadway Gaming
888 Holdings Closes $45M Sale of its Bingo Operations to Broadway Gaming
888 Holdings PLC has finalized the sale of its B2B and B2C Bingo businesses to Broadway Gaming’s Dublin-Saphalata Holdings. The agreed-upon cost consideration is $45.25m, out of which $43.25m is payable immediately while $2m is payable within one yea...Jul 10, 2022FEATUREDBusiness as Usual for UK Gambling Commission
Business as Usual for UK Gambling Commission
The UK Gambling Commission affirms its worth and shows why it is a global leader in the gambling industry by continuously excelling at its duties. Amidst political uncertainty and economic turmoil, the British inspectorate steadfastly governs its lic...Aug 25, 2022FEATUREDAlameda Wildlife Conservation Park Gets a Helping Hand From Pragmatic Play
Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park Gets a Helping Hand From Pragmatic Play
Leading content provider, Pragmatic Play, channelled profits toward a good cause. The donation to Gibraltar’s only wildlife sanctuary aids in the maintenance and improvement of the facility. Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (AWCP) is home to severa...Aug 27, 2022Osaka Prefecture Assembly Backs MGM Integrated Resort Bid
Osaka Prefecture Assembly Backs MGM Integrated Resort Bid
After a prefectural General Assembly meeting on Thursday, March 24, Osaka legislators finally approved a development plan for an Integrated Resort (IR) in that Japanese community. The planned IR will be built by MGM Resorts International through MGM...Mar 26, 2022Gambling Hall of Famer & Nevada Gaming Chair Harry Reid Dies at 82
Gambling Hall of Famer & Nevada Gaming Chair Harry Reid Dies at 82
Harry Reid, best known as the former four-term US Senate Majority Leader, passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, at 82 years old. According to the family, he succumbed to complications after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A Democratic...Dec 30, 2021Sweden Initiates Funding Supervision and Tax Reforms in the Gambling Sector
Sweden Initiates Funding Supervision and Tax Reforms in the Gambling Sector
Sweden has been actively shaping its gambling industry to find the right equilibrium between a well-regulated market and revenue generation. In being at the forefront of regulating its gambling industry, Sweden seeks to find the balance between gener...Sep 26, 2023Gambling is Flourishing in Italy and Will Continue to Grow Beyond 2023
Gambling is Flourishing in Italy and Will Continue to Grow Beyond 2023
Many of the online casino games we know and love have their origin in Italy’s rich gaming history. Venice, Italy, even holds the honour of hosting the world's first official gambling house, the Ridotto. Even the term popular gambling terminology...Sep 19, 2023Philippines Warns Against Influx of Unlicensed Online Casinos
Philippines Warns Against Influx of Unlicensed Online Casinos
As with anything successful in life, there will be those who work to expand and support its success and those who would look to abuse it for their own gain. This has been the exact experience of the regulated online gambling industry in the Philippin...Sep 18, 2023UAE Roll the Dice on Regulated Gambling and Welcome International Casino Operators
UAE Roll the Dice on Regulated Gambling and Welcome International Casino Operators
It is well-known that the United Arab Emirates has strict religious and cultural taboos regarding what most Western countries consider entertainment. Historically, the region has not looked favourably upon the consumption of alcohol, smoking in publi...Sep 13, 2023AGA Celebrates 25 Years of Responsible Gaming Education
AGA Celebrates 25 Years of Responsible Gaming Education
The American Gaming Association (AGA) got the ball rolling on its 25th annual Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) from 5th September, marked by a significant milestone in the industry’s commitment to responsible gaming. AGA initiated RGEM 2023...Sep 07, 2023UAE Sets Up Federal Gambling Watchdog Led by US Industry Experts
UAE Sets Up Federal Gambling Watchdog Led by US Industry Experts
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken significant strides geared towards making entry into the lucrative gambling industry. The Middle Eastern powerhouse recently unveiled a gambling regulatory body named the ‘General Commercial Gaming Regulatory...Sep 06, 2023Online Gambling in India Faces Federal Resistance
Online Gambling in India Faces Federal Resistance
With a population of more than 1.4 billion, a growing technology infrastructure, deepening internet penetration, and a confirmed member of BRICS, India is poised to become one of the hottest gambling markets on the planet. Conservative estimates plac...Aug 29, 2023German GGL Says Malta’s Bill 55 is Incompatible with EU Law
German GGL Says Malta’s Bill 55 is Incompatible with EU Law
German gambling regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has come out strongly to denounce Malta’s Gaming Amendment Bill 55, also referred to as Article 56A. This regulation protects MGA-licensed operators from any foreign judgments...Aug 28, 2023UK ASA Shows Gambling Market Maturity in Robbie Savage Tweet Debacle
UK ASA Shows Gambling Market Maturity in Robbie Savage Tweet Debacle
All online gambling regulators walk a fine line when introducing legislation aimed at protecting at-risk citizens while allowing licensed casinos and betting sites to remain financially viable. In particular, regulatory directives in the United Kingd...Aug 27, 2023Kentucky Temporarily Okays Retail & Online Betting Ahead of Sept Debut
Kentucky Temporarily Okays Retail & Online Betting Ahead of Sept Debut
As the state of Kentucky gears up for the official launch of retail sports betting on September 7 and online sports betting on September 28, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved temporary licenses to sportsbooks and service providers. Ei...Aug 26, 2023UK Gambling Watchdog Releases FY 2022/23 Performance Report
UK Gambling Watchdog Releases FY 2022/23 Performance Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the leading authority in the UK gambling market, has published the 2022/23 fiscal year report, dated April 2022 to March 2023. This annual report is split into two sections: the performance report and the accountabi...Aug 23, 2023With Bet365 Backing Your Favourite Team is ‘Never Ordinary’
With Bet365 Backing Your Favourite Team is ‘Never Ordinary’
Leading bookmaker Bet365 is leaning into the reality that regardless of which sporting event is being enjoyed, there are fans around the world enjoying its memorable moments and history-making plays. How better to be a part of history than taking act...Aug 21, 2023