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India'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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Dream 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Dream 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, 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, 2024AGA Say No to Risk-Free Gambling Ad Campaigns
AGA Say No to Risk-Free Gambling Ad Campaigns
One of the cornerstones of any regulated gambling jurisdiction is the protection of players from harmful or predatory operators. In most cases, this comes down to ensuring that when a gambler participates in a promotion or claims a bonus offer, the t...Mar 30, 2023Exploring Esports Betting in Lithuania and the Genre’s Most Popular Games
Exploring Esports Betting in Lithuania and the Genre’s Most Popular Games
Esports is one of the exciting verticals in the expansive world of online gambling. With virtual sportsbooks and online casinos offering a wide range of immersive and entertaining games, the option to bet on high-stakes video gaming competitions was...Mar 27, 2023Italian Online Gambling Receives a Major Boost in March 2023
Italian Online Gambling Receives a Major Boost in March 2023
March is proving to be an excellent month for online gambling in Italy. Two world-class casino Game developers have invested in the region by launching new Italian-focused games, appearing at an established industry event, and signing partnership agr...Mar 22, 2023Wazdan Adds Socially-Charged Gaming with Exciting Livespins Partnership
Wazdan Adds Socially-Charged Gaming with Exciting Livespins Partnership
Wazdan is one of the casino operators who is always looking for new ways to enthral and entertain the online gambling community, especially when it comes to adding something fresh to the online slot niche. Their latest partnership is an expansion...Mar 21, 2023AGA Report: USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits New High in January
AGA Report: USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits New High in January
Nationwide monthly gambling revenues are soaring as individual states continue warming up to regulated commercial gambling within their borders. According to a report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), January 2023 marked another streak in all...Mar 21, 2023Videoslots Casino Sponsor Malta’s Historic Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club
Videoslots Casino Sponsor Malta’s Historic Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club
It is always heartening to hear of online casinos that make their fortune in a region, giving back to the local community by getting involved with grassroots organisations. The most recent development in this regard is the announcement that Videoslot...Mar 19, 2023Looking Back at the Netherlands’ First Full Year of Legal Online Gambling
Looking Back at the Netherlands’ First Full Year of Legal Online Gambling
With the Netherlands making online gambling legal late in 2021, 2022 was the country’s first full calendar year as a regulated market. In a recent report, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) outlined the year's core projects and deliverables. As a n...Mar 16, 2023ESG Announces Exciting New Blue Rewards Card Payment Processing Solution
ESG Announces Exciting New Blue Rewards Card Payment Processing Solution
There is nothing more frustrating when gambling online than having a withdrawal pending at one site while you want to play at another. Unforeseen delays caused by unclear documents or bank holidays can mean the funds you budgeted to play with just ar...Mar 15, 2023AGA Report: 68 Million Americans to Wager $15.5B on March Madness
AGA Report: 68 Million Americans to Wager $15.5B on March Madness
With the nation’s largest sporting event, the Super Bowl, out of the way, all eyes of the wagering world swiftly moved to arguably the second largest sporting event in the US, the March Madness. The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently conducte...Mar 14, 2023Exciting New €500,000 Network Tournament from Aviatrix
Exciting New €500,000 Network Tournament from Aviatrix
We recently interviewed Mikalai Pobal, the Business Development Manager for Aviatrix, and were blown away by what we learned. The team at Aviatrix are passionate about blockchain and Web3 game development and is hyper-focused on innovating the Crash...Mar 12, 2023Svenska Spel Calls for a Tightening on Loans in Sweden
Svenska Spel Calls for a Tightening on Loans in Sweden
During the recent lockdowns, the Swedish Gaming Regulator installed several safeguards to protect the online and land-based gambling community. However, a review of the local gambling industry showed no notable movement in gambling spend and at-risk...Mar 09, 2023Macau Finally Drops Covid-19 Mask Mandate for Casino Floors
Macau Finally Drops Covid-19 Mask Mandate for Casino Floors
The world’s largest gambling hub, Macau, has finally taken its most significant step yet in steering its brick-and-mortar casino industry to post-pandemic normalcy. Authorities in the gambling mecca announced that they are dropping COVID-19 mask requ...Mar 03, 2023