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The 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Clairvest Teams Up with Caesars Ent. for Wakayama IR Project
Clairvest Teams Up with Caesars Ent. for Wakayama IR Project
Clairvest Neem Ventures, the consortium selected by Wakayama’s prefecture to develop the city’s integrated resort (IR) project in June, has named US casino giant Caesars Entertainment, Inc as its casino operator. The Clairvest announcement came l...Oct 06, 2021Kindred Plays It Safe With Dutch Pause But Expects £144m Loss
Kindred Plays It Safe With Dutch Pause But Expects £144m Loss
Kindred Group announced on 30 September that it will temporarily withdraw from The Netherlands, one day before the Dutch market opens for licensed casinos. The operator made this decision following the announcement from the country’s Minister for Leg...Oct 05, 2021Bally's Corp Completes $2.8 Billion Gamesys Group Buyout
Bally's Corp Completes $2.8 Billion Gamesys Group Buyout
In March, Bally’s and Gamesys Group plc negotiated the terms of a buyout in a transaction estimated to cost $2.8 billion. Per the terms of the agreement, Bally’s accepted to pay the $2.8 billion for taking over Gamesys, a figure that roughly translat...Oct 04, 2021Nevada on a 6-Month $1 Billion+ Gaming Win Hot Streak
Nevada on a 6-Month $1 Billion+ Gaming Win Hot Streak
Nevada’s gaming industry is well on its way to attaining its pre-pandemic glory, even though some gaming venues are still imposing mask-wearing requirements on the floor. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control announced that the state’s gaming sector...Oct 03, 2021Stakelogic Expand European Footprint with BLOX Partnership
Stakelogic Expand European Footprint with BLOX Partnership
Stakelogic pride themselves on being an “end-to-end software factory” which means that they fully own and control each element that goes into making one of their leading casino games. This dedication to creating casino games with the very best gr...Sep 30, 2021MGM Resorts Int. & Orix Corporation Win Osaka IR Bid
MGM Resorts Int. & Orix Corporation Win Osaka IR Bid
The prefecture and municipality of Osaka city in Japan have chosen MGM Resorts International and its partner Orix Corporation – a financial services company- to be the official flagbearer of the region’s integrated resort (IR) pursuit. The duo had ta...Sep 30, 2021Swiss Online Gambling Operators Face Imminent Industry Upheaval
Swiss Online Gambling Operators Face Imminent Industry Upheaval
Switzerland was one of the online gambling late bloomers, only writing their Federal Act on Money Games (AMG) into force on January 1st, 2019. The AMG is enforced by the Swiss Federal Gaming Board (ESBK) who oversee the approval and dissemination of...Sep 29, 2021Colorado Crosses $3 Billion in Lifetime Sportsbooks Handle
Colorado Crosses $3 Billion in Lifetime Sportsbooks Handle
On Monday, Colorado’s Department of Revenue announced that the state’s online and retail sportsbook processed a total of about $212 million worth of sports bets in August. This was a 64.7% jump year-over-year compared to the $128.6 million handle tha...Sep 29, 2021UK Government Releases Independent Football Index Report
UK Government Releases Independent Football Index Report
In light of the collapse of Football Index in March this year, the UK Government announced that it would dig deeper into the matter. The main objective of this review was to examine how the Gambling Commission handled BetIndex, the operator of Footba...Sep 28, 2021Louisiana Retail Sports Betting to Go Live on October 1st
Louisiana Retail Sports Betting to Go Live on October 1st
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has confirmed that it is readying itself for opening the state’s regulated sports betting market in October instead of the end of September as was initially scheduled. Plans for a September launch were crushe...Sep 27, 2021Industry-First Esports and Crypto Casino Partnership Announcement
Industry-First Esports and Crypto Casino Partnership Announcement
The well-known crypto gambling company Coingaming Group was recently rebranded to Yolo Group. The driving force behind the decision was explained to be a new focus on diversification. Yolo Group CEO Maarja Pärt said: “Yolo Group is about brin...Sep 25, 2021China Sets Plan in Motion to Boost Hong Kong and Macao Economies
China Sets Plan in Motion to Boost Hong Kong and Macao Economies
There is no slowing down the evolution and collaboration across the globe when it comes to economic growth. China is a big influencer in such advancements and is currently focused on plans to boost the economy in Hong Kong and Macao. The new...Sep 23, 2021