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Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 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, 2024Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023India'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, 2024Kentucky 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, 2023BGC 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, 2024Gaming 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, 2024Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 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, 2024Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023India'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, 2024Kentucky 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, 2023BGC 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, 2024Gaming 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, 2024Wazdan Teams up with Coingaming to Offer Casino Games to Bitcoin Players
Wazdan Teams up with Coingaming to Offer Casino Games to Bitcoin Players
An exciting new partnership between Wazdan and the Coingaming Group will see the software provider’s reach enlarging to those who enjoy playing with cryptocurrency! The partnership was finalised at the end of July 2019 and only a few days later,...Aug 12, 2019High 5 Games Expanding in Europe and New Jersey via Deal With 888casino
High 5 Games Expanding in Europe and New Jersey via Deal With 888casino
A New York-based independent developer of casino games High5Games (H5G) has entered a content supply deal with 888 Casino, one of the leading brands in the iGaming industry. Thanks to this agreement, High 5 Games will be able to significantly expand...Aug 12, 2019Videoslots Shakes the Casino Industry by Making Their Loss Limit Feature Mandatory for UK Players
Videoslots Shakes the Casino Industry by Making Their Loss Limit Feature Mandatory for UK Players
Responsibly gambling practices has been an important topic on many lips recently. As the regulators such as the UKGC push for more involvement with players and how they spend their cash, online casinos are being forced to take a long hard look at how...Aug 11, 2019Sweden Doubles Initial Projections in Its First Year of Gambling Tax
Sweden Doubles Initial Projections in Its First Year of Gambling Tax
Up until recently, the state-run Svenska Spel was the only licensed form of gambling in Sweden. The country opened its doors to operators from other parts of the world at the start of the year and has since issued 86 licenses. While it may...Aug 09, 2019Crown Resorts Accused of ‘Sketchy Dealings’ by 60 Minutes
Crown Resorts Accused of ‘Sketchy Dealings’ by 60 Minutes
Crown Resort, a popular casino operator in Australia, has under come much scrutiny after a recent segment done by 60 Minutes. The television programme, in conjunction with two local newspapers, have launched a probe in the casino’s operations. A...Aug 09, 2019Pelaa Casino Receives the Reputed GamblersPick Select Badge
Pelaa Casino Receives the Reputed GamblersPick Select Badge
It’s not every day that we find an online casino that ticks all of the boxes we’re looking for in a top site. Pelaa Casino meets all of our tough requirements and creates a player experience that deserves to be celebrated. That’s why we’ve awarde...Aug 08, 2019Playson Passes Rigorous Tests for Swedish Market
Playson Passes Rigorous Tests for Swedish Market
The online gambling market in Sweden has been through many changes lately, resulting in a number of restrictions for operators and game suppliers alike, forcing those seeking an entry to comply with the new set of rules and regulations. Playson, one...Aug 06, 2019New UKGC Laws Set to Make Online Gambling Safer and Fairer for All
New UKGC Laws Set to Make Online Gambling Safer and Fairer for All
The UK Gambling Commission, or UKGC, is one of the heaviest hitters in the world of online casino regulations. In order to create a safe and fair gambling experience for players within their jurisdiction, the UKGC has set new laws into place. ...Aug 05, 2019Ladbrokes Coral Fined £5.9 Million for Failing to Protect Vulnerable Customers
Ladbrokes Coral Fined £5.9 Million for Failing to Protect Vulnerable Customers
It’s no secret that the UKGC has spent recent years focusing on the safety and protection of customers at casinos in the jurisdiction. Changes to legislation as well as strict enforcement of marketing, images, and offers has forced casinos to ma...Jul 31, 2019Football Teams Rally Under ‘Save Our Shirt’ Banner
Football Teams Rally Under ‘Save Our Shirt’ Banner
The UK is in an interesting time its development as a pro-gambling country. It has strict regulation governing advertising, clarity of offering and requires gambling companies to provide the funding needed to assist those with compulsive disorders to...Jul 29, 2019Hot Games, Interesting Tech & World Record News from IGB Live Amsterdam!
Hot Games, Interesting Tech & World Record News from IGB Live Amsterdam!
iGaming Business has been a stalwart of the online gambling sector for more than 14 years now and their IGB Live event is a gathering place for marketplace leaders, industry disruptors, regulation experts and globally recognised brands. IGB Live...Jul 26, 2019Swedish Online Gambling Authority Flexes Its Muscle!
Swedish Online Gambling Authority Flexes Its Muscle!
Given its history of neutrality and the extended period allotted to bringing its finalised online gambling regulation policy to the public domain, Sweden was considered by many a bit of a slumbering watchdog. Even when the Swedish Gaming Authorit...Jul 15, 2019