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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, 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, 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, 2023Is 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, 2023Online 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, 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, 2023The 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, 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, 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, 2023Is 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, 2023Online 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, 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, 2023Lichtenstein Residents Destroy Anti-Casino Vote
Lichtenstein Residents Destroy Anti-Casino Vote
Lichtenstein is a gorgeous old-world city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Nestled at the foot of the Swabian Alps, it is a popular tourist attraction for well-to-do folks looking to enjoy skiing in the winter and panoramic trail hiking in the summer....Jan 31, 2023Shocking UK Stats Expose the Truth About Black Market Gambling
Shocking UK Stats Expose the Truth About Black Market Gambling
The UK’s Gambling Commission has been in hot water many times in recent memory for its heavy-handed approach to managing local gambling laws. It has been pointed out on many occasions that this draconic approach to regulation will drive away both lic...Jan 30, 2023New York’s Inaugural Sports Betting Year Brings Historic $16B Handle
New York’s Inaugural Sports Betting Year Brings Historic $16B Handle
The concrete jungle where dreams are made of, New York, is once again making the headlines in the gambling scene. After launching mobile sports wagering in Jan 2022, the Empire State broke one gambling record after another and has officially been cro...Jan 27, 2023One Giant Leap for Safer Online Gambling in Europe
One Giant Leap for Safer Online Gambling in Europe
2023 continues to be a fantastic year for the online gambling sector. In response to a proposal from the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) agreed to create a series of approved markers fo...Jan 26, 2023Fanatics Enters Sports Betting With a Sportsbook at the Commanders’ FedExField
Fanatics Enters Sports Betting With a Sportsbook at the Commanders’ FedExField
Fanatics, a brand perhaps best known for its sportswear and sports merchandise, has opened a sportsbook inside the Washington Commanders’ FedExField in Maryland. The sportsbook is the newest in-stadia wagering facility on the grounds of a profess...Jan 26, 2023MGA Games Sets Sail for Portuguese Gambling Shores
MGA Games Sets Sail for Portuguese Gambling Shores
Portugal is undergoing a renaissance, attracting corporations, digital nomads, and various online businesses to set up shop in the idyllic island nation. It is also a sleeper region for online gambling, with gross gambling revenues skyrocketing from...Jan 19, 2023Maryland Sees a $478.3m Handle in the First Month of Mobile Sports Betting
Maryland Sees a $478.3m Handle in the First Month of Mobile Sports Betting
The long wait for mobile sports wagering in Maryland finally ended for its residents in late November 2022. According to the figures released by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA), December, the first full month of mobile sports b...Jan 15, 2023Gambling in Spain Flourished in Q3 2022
Gambling in Spain Flourished in Q3 2022
With the world economy beginning to normalise in many respects, it has been interesting to see which gambling jurisdictions saw positive momentum in 2022. In this regard, one of the sleeper regions has been Spain, where, according to the 2022 Directo...Jan 09, 2023Malta 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, 2023Ohio Wagering Debuts With 11.3M Geo-transactions Over New Year’s Weekend
Ohio Wagering Debuts With 11.3M Geo-transactions Over New Year’s Weekend
The Buckeye State got off to a flying start when legal sports betting was ushered in on January 1, the dawn of the New Year 2023. According to GeoComply, the state recorded a resounding 11.3 million geolocation transactions from January 1 to January...Jan 07, 2023Macau Posts Worst Year Since 2004 With 51% Gaming Revenue Dip in 2022
Macau Posts Worst Year Since 2004 With 51% Gaming Revenue Dip in 2022
2022 marked one of the worst years in Macau’s gaming revenue history, as the annual yield dropped by 51% compared to 2021. For the most part, the significant decline has been attributed to China’s Zero-Covid policy, worsened by a series of Coronaviru...Jan 07, 2023World Cup Gambling Ads Fell 34%, Proving Spike Harm Alerts Wrong
World Cup Gambling Ads Fell 34%, Proving Spike Harm Alerts Wrong
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has reported a significant decrease in TV gambling advertising recorded during the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022. In a press release held on Thursday, the Council revealed that 110 ads were aired in this year’s World...Dec 31, 2022