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BGC 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, 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, 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, 2023Disney 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023Disney 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, 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, 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, 2024Operators Prepare for Regulatory Changes from UKGC
Operators Prepare for Regulatory Changes from UKGC
Operators in the UK have until the 12th of September 2022 to fall in line with regulatory changes announced earlier this year by the British gambling inspectorate. Industry experts believe there is a possibility that some licensees may cause unnecess...Aug 30, 2022Kansas Gears Up for a Sept Sports Betting Debut After AG’s Green Light
Kansas Gears Up for a Sept Sports Betting Debut After AG’s Green Light
The Sunflower State’s September sports betting debut is now back on track after jumping over one last surprise hurdle. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt gave the Kansas Lottery the go-ahead to launch sports betting after initially rejecting part...Aug 30, 2022Macau Govt Sets a Cap on Gaming Tables, Machines, and Income
Macau Govt Sets a Cap on Gaming Tables, Machines, and Income
The Macau government has announced new gaming industry limits that operators have to abide by beginning the first year of the upcoming licensing period. So, in 2023, China’s Special Administrative Region (SAR) will allow licensed gaming companies to...Aug 29, 2022Alameda 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, 2022Business 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, 2022Mr Green Sportsbook to Bow Out of the UK Market in September
Mr Green Sportsbook to Bow Out of the UK Market in September
Mr Green, the self-proclaimed gentleman of sports betting and iGaming, has announced that it will close doors on its British sports betting patrons on September 8. The information was disclosed by 888 Holdings, which recently took over Mr Green’s ope...Aug 25, 2022Macau Casinos Suffer Over $2 Billion in Losses for H1 2022
Macau Casinos Suffer Over $2 Billion in Losses for H1 2022
The Macau gambling industry continues to face serious economic challenges following a series of political and pandemic-related obstacles. A recent report has revealed that the Chines Special Administrative Region (SAR) lost over $2 billion in H1 2022...Aug 25, 2022Norwegian Operator Takes Ownership of Exposure in Gambling Ads
Norwegian Operator Takes Ownership of Exposure in Gambling Ads
Many regulated gambling regions continue to move toward tighter advertising laws. Norway’s state-owned operator, Norsk Tipping, recently vowed to join the league of responsible advertisers. The exemplary show of self-regulation follows a change...Aug 23, 2022Transforming Gambling by Taking Ownership for Solid ESG
Transforming Gambling by Taking Ownership for Solid ESG
Consumers are more aware of a company’s social image than ever before and relevant information is available at any internet user’s fingertips. Although society has come a long way from carrying generational ideologies that lead to stereotypes, gambli...Aug 21, 2022British Gambling Industry Takes Responsibility for a Safer Ecosystem
British Gambling Industry Takes Responsibility for a Safer Ecosystem
Despite the absence of a concluded gambling review, the gambling industry in the UK continues on a course for improvement. With their sights set on a safer gambling ecosystem, the amusement arcade trade association, BACTA, announced the date of their...Aug 20, 2022US Commercial Gaming Revenue Sets Quarterly Record with $14.8B in Q2 ‘22
US Commercial Gaming Revenue Sets Quarterly Record with $14.8B in Q2 ‘22
The American Gaming Association (AGA), USA’s premier gambling industry trade body, has just released a new report per its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker to offer insight into the national gaming scene’s performance. According to the latest AGA rep...Aug 20, 2022Kansas Inches Closer to Regulated Sports Betting Debut
Kansas Inches Closer to Regulated Sports Betting Debut
Kansas sports fans will be able to start wagering on sporting events, most likely starting with the NFL season slated for this fall. The state’s regulated sports betting measure, SB 84, was signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly in May, and it was proje...Aug 18, 2022