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Is 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, 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, 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, 2023BGC 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, 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, 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, 2024Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 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, 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, 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, 2023BGC 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, 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, 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, 2024Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023USA 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, 2022Entain Acquires Avid Gaming for $237 Million
Entain Acquires Avid Gaming for $237 Million
Entain plc announced an exciting addition to their business portfolio earlier this week. The international gaming, sports betting, and interactive operator confirmed their acquisition of Deis Ltd, Avid Gaming. Entain forked out CAD300 million to seal...Feb 10, 2022UK Delays Gambling Laws Review - Again
UK Delays Gambling Laws Review - Again
Amid a tumultuous political climate, it now seems that the UK Government will only publish their long-awaited gambling reform closer to May 2022. Various political events pushed the original due date back from the end of 2021 to early 2022. Reports c...Feb 10, 2022The Future of Online Gambling in Germany
The Future of Online Gambling in Germany
Germany announced in 2020 that its sixteen states agreed on amending gambling laws in the European country. In July 2021, they published new regulations in the form of the fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) and operators had to step in li...Feb 08, 2022Lawmakers Propose Regulatory Amendments for Sweden’s iGaming
Lawmakers Propose Regulatory Amendments for Sweden’s iGaming
The Swedish government made some bitter-sweet announcements this past week. They announced that they would not reinstate temporary deposit caps and pandemic-driven gambling restrictions. However, new regulations will come into effect on 1 January 202...Feb 06, 2022Super Bowl LVI Projected to Generate $1 Billion in Legal Bets
Super Bowl LVI Projected to Generate $1 Billion in Legal Bets
Americans love their pro football. Anyone who pays the slightest attention to the American sports scene knows that much. Therefore, it is no surprise that football fans are projected to show up in large numbers to put their money on the sport’s great...Feb 06, 2022