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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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Now 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Now 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, 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, 2023Caesars Lowers Cost of William Hill's Non-US Assets by $300m+
Caesars Lowers Cost of William Hill's Non-US Assets by $300m+
On Thursday, April 7th, Caesars Entertainment announced that it had revised its agreement with 888 Holdings Plc over the sale of its William Hill non-US assets. The UK gambling titan, 888 Holdings, is now set to pay about $327 million (£250 million)...Apr 09, 2022Sweden's Treasury Reports on Positive Impact of Regulated Gambling
Sweden's Treasury Reports on Positive Impact of Regulated Gambling
According to the country's Treasury, Sweden improved consumer protection within the remote gambling market. The country's State Treasury reports how the region edges closer to overarching goals set by parliament in 2018. When the country set out to r...Apr 07, 2022UK Gambling Ads: Celebrities and Esports Are Out
UK Gambling Ads: Celebrities and Esports Are Out
Gambling companies in Britain have a bitter pill to swallow following the announcement of new advertising rules in the UK. The Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) revealed amendments to advertising laws that prohibit celebrity endorsement. F...Apr 06, 2022Wagers Within 50 Seconds of Ontario’s Casino Industry Launch
Wagers Within 50 Seconds of Ontario’s Casino Industry Launch
Canada officially has a regulated online gambling market in its largest region, Ontario. The new open market kicked off on 4 April, with iGaming Ontario (iGO) issuing 16 private operator licences ahead of the launch. Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Comm...Apr 05, 20222022 Revenue Growth for Denmark’s Gambling Industry
2022 Revenue Growth for Denmark’s Gambling Industry
Denmark reports an improvement in Gross Gambling Revenues (GGR) for January and February this year. The slight increase in takings comes from a tremendous jump in revenue from land-based casinos. Sports betting and remote gambling recorded lower GGR...Apr 03, 2022New Stats: The Rise of Cryptocurrency in Online Gambling
New Stats: The Rise of Cryptocurrency in Online Gambling
Cryptocurrency wagers are on the rise, according to the pioneer of crypto-optimised online casinos, SoftSwiss. The Belarus-based software provider and aggregator released a detailed report on the state of cryptocurrencies for the past year. Resul...Apr 02, 2022Dutch Regulator Reports on Substantial Drop in Illegal Wagers
Dutch Regulator Reports on Substantial Drop in Illegal Wagers
Kansspelautoriteit published its annual report for 2021, which includes the first quarter of its regulated market. According to the Dutch regulator’s Chairman, Rene Jansen, the country is on the right track, and results show that a regulated market c...Mar 31, 2022Novibet Seeking Public Debut on NASDAQ via Artemis SPAC
Novibet Seeking Public Debut on NASDAQ via Artemis SPAC
Logflex MT Holding Limited, the parent company behind the European iGaming and sports betting giant Novibet, is going public. The Malta-based gaming company has entered into a merger agreement with a Nasdaq-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company...Mar 31, 2022ACMA Blocks 6 More Wagering Sites in Australia
ACMA Blocks 6 More Wagering Sites in Australia
Reports from the Southern parts of the globe tell how the Aussie gambling regulator continues its crackdown on black-market gambling. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has the power to block illegal operators by instructing int...Mar 30, 2022Boyd Gaming to Acquire Pala Interactive & Debut in Canada
Boyd Gaming to Acquire Pala Interactive & Debut in Canada
Following a definitive agreement signed by the Pala Band of Mission Indians and Boyd Gaming Corporation, Pala Interactive is up for sale to Boyd Gaming for $170 million. The duo reported that the transaction is expected close within Q1 of 2023 and wi...Mar 30, 2022All the Buzz Around the Launch of Ontario’s iGaming Market
All the Buzz Around the Launch of Ontario’s iGaming Market
Ontarian punters count down the days to 4 April when the online gambling industry in the region becomes regulated and open to private operators. Set to become one of the largest regulated markets in North America, the Canadian region’s Alcohol and Ga...Mar 29, 2022888 Holdings Announces a New African-Facing Joint Venture
888 Holdings Announces a New African-Facing Joint Venture
888 Holdings PLC, the Gibraltar-based gambling leviathan, is expanding its reach to the African online casino and sports betting market to broaden its revenue streams under a new venture dubbed 888Africa. The joint venture is backed by five industry...Mar 29, 2022