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Dream 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 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, 2024Watered Down UK Gambling Reform Ruffles Feathers
Watered Down UK Gambling Reform Ruffles Feathers
More than two years after launching its review on outdated gambling laws, the UK government reconsiders important changes expected by anti-gambling stakeholders. Draft proposals implied the new gambling white paper would include mandatory levies to f...Jun 05, 2022Live Gambling Stirs Up Conflict in the Streaming Community
Live Gambling Stirs Up Conflict in the Streaming Community
Monetising online activities is a popular career choice among modern entrepreneurs. Through streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube, savvy users have many avenues to choose from. Although gambling streamers are one of the newer categories, some h...Jun 04, 2022UKGC Publishes New 'Path to Play Framework' Research
UKGC Publishes New 'Path to Play Framework' Research
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the findings of its latest research dubbed ‘Path to Play’. According to the regulator’s announcement on its official website, the study was aimed at trying to have a better understanding of the habits o...Jun 04, 2022Belgium's Gambling Regulator is Failing, Claims BAGO
Belgium's Gambling Regulator is Failing, Claims BAGO
The Belgian Association for Gaming Operators (BAGO) has voiced their concern that the government is harming the gambling industry. Rather than imposing strict rules that are impractical and suffocating for operators and players, BAGO is calling for s...Jun 02, 2022Is Spain’s Ban on Gambling Ads Unconstitutional? Supreme Court To Decide
Is Spain’s Ban on Gambling Ads Unconstitutional? Supreme Court To Decide
Spain introduced restrictive gambling ad regulations in 2020, and after much outcry from operators and those in the industry, a change may be on the cards. The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating whether or not the gambling ad ban is, in fact,...Jun 02, 2022Dutch iGaming Market Flatlines Despite Regulation
Dutch iGaming Market Flatlines Despite Regulation
All around the world, countries have welcomed online gambling and regulated online casinos. For the most part, as online gambling becomes legal, more players spend time at regulated casinos. However, this has not been the case for the Netherlands....Jun 01, 2022888poker Cracks Down on Bot Accounts and Siezes $300k
888poker Cracks Down on Bot Accounts and Siezes $300k
One of the world’s largest online poker platforms, 888poker, has scored a significant victory in the ensuing bot accounts battle wreaking havoc on many online gambling platforms. The London-based gaming operator has announced that it is well on its w...May 31, 2022Andrew Rhodes Confirmed as Permanent CEO of the Gambling Commission
Andrew Rhodes Confirmed as Permanent CEO of the Gambling Commission
Andrew Rhodes has finally been confirmed as the new permanent UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) CEO after holding the post in the interim since June 2021. His initial appointment as the interim boss came on the back of the resignation of Neil MacArthur,...May 30, 2022Should Crash Games Be Regulated in Portugal?
Should Crash Games Be Regulated in Portugal?
Portugal is a month away from launching detailed regulations on crash-type games. As announced by the country’s Gambling Inspectorate, SRIJ2, in November last year, the increasingly popular genre will have set out rules, and operators may only offer...May 29, 2022Nevada Casinos GGR Crosses $1B+ for the 14th Month in a Row
Nevada Casinos GGR Crosses $1B+ for the 14th Month in a Row
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has reported a 14-month billion-dollar streak for the State of Nevada. According to the board’s statistics of April’s gaming performance, the Silver State collected approximately $1.13 billion in gross gaming re...May 29, 2022Frankfurt Courts Hit Black Market Operators Where it Hurts
Frankfurt Courts Hit Black Market Operators Where it Hurts
A German citizen sued an anonymous online casino because the operator allowed them to deposit money and play games of chance while it was illegal in the country. Two German courts backed the player and ordered the operator to fully refund the gambler...May 28, 2022GamblersPick Nominated for Two AffPapa iGaming Awards
GamblersPick Nominated for Two AffPapa iGaming Awards
We are thrilled to announce that GamblersPick has received two nominations for the upcoming Affpapa iGaming Awards 2022. We have made the shortlist for two categories along with top names in the industry. This accomplishment is only possible with the...May 26, 2022