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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023European Online Gambling Growth is an Industry Game Changer
European Online Gambling Growth is an Industry Game Changer
Revenue statistics show that Europe’s gambling market grew by 7.5% during 2021. According to the data released by the European Gaming & Betting Association and H2 Gambling Capital, the industry is slowly but surely recovering from pandemic inflic...Feb 23, 2022Evolution Will Release 88 Games in 2022 - Including the Most Expensive Slot Ever
Evolution Will Release 88 Games in 2022 - Including the Most Expensive Slot Ever
The iGaming giant, Evolution recently hosted an online event to unveil their 2022 roadmap. The plans for their year ahead include ‘The Great 88’, which is the exact amount of games they intend to release by the end of 2022. Evolution gave viewers...Feb 23, 2022Gambling in Singapore Faces Large Scale Reform in 2022
Gambling in Singapore Faces Large Scale Reform in 2022
Singapore is one step closer to establishing a single regulator for all forms of gambling. On February 14, the country’s gambling reform bill had its first parliamentary reading. Lawmakers aim for a streamlined regulatory framework that addresses all...Feb 20, 2022Casinos in Quebec Canada Open for Business This Month
Casinos in Quebec Canada Open for Business This Month
Following December closures, the Canadian region of Quebec plans to reopen entertainment venues. Casinos may welcome patrons back on the last day of February. According to Quebec’s Prime Minister, the time has come to accept the permanence of Covid-1...Feb 19, 2022NJ Shatters Sports Betting Handle Records As NY Threat Grows
NJ Shatters Sports Betting Handle Records As NY Threat Grows
2022 is already off to an impressive start in the USA sports betting scene. New states are throwing their hats in the ring, and the most interesting bit about the expansion is that newcomers appear to be besting even the long-time top dogs. The Empir...Feb 19, 2022USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $53 Billion In 2021
USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $53 Billion In 2021
The year 2021 wasn’t particularly a splendid one when it came to how many industries fared. The US commercial gaming scene, however, was one of the few exceptions that soared with record-breaking numbers. A new report by the American Gaming Associati...Feb 18, 2022Australian Crown Resorts Backs $6.3 billion Blackstone Bid
Australian Crown Resorts Backs $6.3 billion Blackstone Bid
The Australian gaming industry may soon bid farewell to a Packer-led Crown Resorts. Nearly one year after Blackstone Inc first approached Crown, the troubled Aussie operator agreed to an AUD8.9 billion takeover deal. The finalisation of the deal will...Feb 18, 2022Casinos Reopening Cited As Sweden’s Key Growth Driver
Casinos Reopening Cited As Sweden’s Key Growth Driver
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s largest gaming company, reported positive year-on-year growth for the period ending December 2021. The company experienced a 6% increase in their net gaming revenue (NGR) compared to the same financial period in 2020. Group Pre...Feb 16, 2022KSA Awards 12th Gambling License to Historic Belgian Casino
KSA Awards 12th Gambling License to Historic Belgian Casino
The Netherland’s online gambling market expands as their regulator announces the 12th successful licensee to offer remote gambling in the country. Belgium’s renowned Casino de Spa now boasts a Dutch license and punters in the region have had access t...Feb 15, 2022Player Protection Has a New Hero - Global Gaming Alliance
Player Protection Has a New Hero - Global Gaming Alliance
With their sights set on a safer gaming industry for all, gaming and wagering platforms combined their powers to create the Global Gaming Alliance (GGA). The alliance comprises gambling companies DraftKings and Entain, mobile gaming brands Habby and...Feb 13, 2022Sweden Launches ‘Games Need Rules’ Campaign
Sweden Launches ‘Games Need Rules’ Campaign
Spelinspektionen launched a nationwide awareness campaign themed ‘Games Need Rules’. Since the 7th of February 2022, the short skits have appeared on social media and the gaming inspectorate’s website. The video clips include a famous Swedish actor w...Feb 12, 2022Osaka Council Votes Against Integrated Resort Referendum
Osaka Council Votes Against Integrated Resort Referendum
Following the passage of the Integrated Resort Implementation Act in 2018, there have been ongoing plans to establish Integrated resorts across Japan. Three locations have emerged as strong candidates for the setup. Osaka has been the frontrunner for...Feb 12, 2022