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Will the Online Gambling Industry Break $1 Trillion in 2022?
Will the Online Gambling Industry Break $1 Trillion in 2022?
Remote gambling is one of the few industries which experienced a positive impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Land-based casinos were closed, and punters turned to online platforms to enjoy some wagering fun. Thanks to this, the online industry had re...Jan 22, 2022Canadian Gaming Association Warns of Increased Scams
Canadian Gaming Association Warns of Increased Scams
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) warns that fraudsters are on the prowl. Scammers claiming to be from the CGA are contacting victims on their phones, and the trade association reminds consumers that CGA does not call individuals or give away pri...Apr 20, 2022UK Betting Firms Promise Flagship Horserace Profits to Charities
UK Betting Firms Promise Flagship Horserace Profits to Charities
The online casino industry is often in the news for a number of different reasons. Whether it be for new regulations or a shocking scandal, it’s always encouraging to see good news from time to time. A recent announcement by a large number of top...Jun 09, 2021LeoVegas Expand their Reach Through Acquisitions and App Deal
LeoVegas Expand their Reach Through Acquisitions and App Deal
LeoVegas needs no introduction to online gambling enthusiasts, as the tier-one casino offers some of the best digital casino entertainment in the world. With multi-jurisdictional licenses, the brand already services most regions where online gambling...Mar 18, 2021GamCare Awards Coveted Advanced Safer Gambling Standard
GamCare Awards Coveted Advanced Safer Gambling Standard
The British national gambling support charity, GamCare, bestowed a high honour on the UK-based gambling company, Entain. Following a rigorous assessment, Entain now holds the title of delivering Advanced Safer Gambling Standards. Recipients of the pr...May 14, 2022Unibet Partners With NFL Steelers for Branded Live Casino Game
Unibet Partners With NFL Steelers for Branded Live Casino Game
With the American Football season in full swing, Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be thrilled to know they can enjoy even more branded entertainment from Unibet. Kindred launched their interactive, real-time Steelers-branded Blackjack at the end of Octo...Nov 04, 2021UK Government to Increase Cost of Gambling License Fees in October
UK Government to Increase Cost of Gambling License Fees in October
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has announced that the cost of license fees in the gambling industry will be increased starting October 1st, 2021. This notice follows a public consultation that ran between January 29...Jun 17, 2021Will the Online Gambling Industry Break $1 Trillion in 2022?
Will the Online Gambling Industry Break $1 Trillion in 2022?
Remote gambling is one of the few industries which experienced a positive impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Land-based casinos were closed, and punters turned to online platforms to enjoy some wagering fun. Thanks to this, the online industry had re...Jan 22, 2022Canadian Gaming Association Warns of Increased Scams
Canadian Gaming Association Warns of Increased Scams
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) warns that fraudsters are on the prowl. Scammers claiming to be from the CGA are contacting victims on their phones, and the trade association reminds consumers that CGA does not call individuals or give away pri...Apr 20, 2022UK Betting Firms Promise Flagship Horserace Profits to Charities
UK Betting Firms Promise Flagship Horserace Profits to Charities
The online casino industry is often in the news for a number of different reasons. Whether it be for new regulations or a shocking scandal, it’s always encouraging to see good news from time to time. A recent announcement by a large number of top...Jun 09, 2021LeoVegas Expand their Reach Through Acquisitions and App Deal
LeoVegas Expand their Reach Through Acquisitions and App Deal
LeoVegas needs no introduction to online gambling enthusiasts, as the tier-one casino offers some of the best digital casino entertainment in the world. With multi-jurisdictional licenses, the brand already services most regions where online gambling...Mar 18, 2021GamCare Awards Coveted Advanced Safer Gambling Standard
GamCare Awards Coveted Advanced Safer Gambling Standard
The British national gambling support charity, GamCare, bestowed a high honour on the UK-based gambling company, Entain. Following a rigorous assessment, Entain now holds the title of delivering Advanced Safer Gambling Standards. Recipients of the pr...May 14, 2022Unibet Partners With NFL Steelers for Branded Live Casino Game
Unibet Partners With NFL Steelers for Branded Live Casino Game
With the American Football season in full swing, Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be thrilled to know they can enjoy even more branded entertainment from Unibet. Kindred launched their interactive, real-time Steelers-branded Blackjack at the end of Octo...Nov 04, 2021UK Government to Increase Cost of Gambling License Fees in October
UK Government to Increase Cost of Gambling License Fees in October
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has announced that the cost of license fees in the gambling industry will be increased starting October 1st, 2021. This notice follows a public consultation that ran between January 29...Jun 17, 2021Multiplayer Slots – Who Will Get It Right First?
Multiplayer Slots – Who Will Get It Right First?
Whether in a land-based casino or online, the largest portion of players choose slots in the gambling industry. It remains the most lucrative product in online gambling, and punters have countless options with themes and features. Although the se...May 12, 2022Is Online Gambling Ready for the Metaverse?
Is Online Gambling Ready for the Metaverse?
While it may still be strange to some, the Metaverse is no longer a fictional concept. Technological advances in the past decade and continuous efforts from Silicon Valley made this once-distant dream a reality. With the pandemic and its related...May 11, 2022USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $5.31B in March to Crown a Historic $14B Quarter
USA Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $5.31B in March to Crown a Historic $14B Quarter
The Covid-19 pandemic just won’t go away, and many industries across the globe continue to experience its lingering impact. Mental fatigue coupled with supply chain constraints, labor shortages, and soaring inflation has left ugly conditions that mak...May 11, 2022A Win for Germany as First Licensed Operator is Announced
A Win for Germany as First Licensed Operator is Announced
Germany named Mernov Betriebsgesellschaft MBH as the recipient of its first nationwide online slot licence. The local company may now legally offer slot games to German gamblers throughout the country. Following the enactment of the Fourth State Trea...May 11, 2022Switzerland Opens Its Doors to New Online Casinos
Switzerland Opens Its Doors to New Online Casinos
Switzerland's Federal Council and its gambling regulator announced two new casino zones to allow for 23 casino licences. The decision followed a report from the Swiss Federal Gaming Board (ESBK), where the body elaborates on the gambling landscape in...May 08, 2022Macau Makes its Metaverse Debut With APE Holdings' First NFT Project
Macau Makes its Metaverse Debut With APE Holdings' First NFT Project
Every tech space has recently been awash with the Metaverse buzzword since 2021. And, as time goes by, the reality of the age of the Metaverse edges closer across different industries. Considering the current craze for merging the internet with an im...May 08, 2022Dutch Online Casinos Expected to Prioritise Player Safety in 2022
Dutch Online Casinos Expected to Prioritise Player Safety in 2022
As one of the youngest regulated markets, the Dutch online gambling industry may experience several teething issues. The European region’s remote gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), conducted a compliance investigation related to financial...May 07, 2022Bally's Corporation Wins Bid for $1.7 Billion Chicago Casino
Bally's Corporation Wins Bid for $1.7 Billion Chicago Casino
The City of Chicago has taken the next step big in developing its first casino resort. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced that the city had selected Bally’s Corporation’s $1.74 billion plan to develop and operate a Casino in the Illinois...May 07, 2022Live Gambling Fans Rejoice as an All-New Bespoke Live Studio is Announced
Live Gambling Fans Rejoice as an All-New Bespoke Live Studio is Announced
Punters who enjoy the adrenaline rush and social aspect of live casino gaming have something exciting to look forward to. The Isle of Man-based betting and casino company, Stake.com, inked a deal with the industry’s leading bespoke live studio provid...May 05, 2022Casino Giants Battle It Out With M&A Bids as Their Weapons
Casino Giants Battle It Out With M&A Bids as Their Weapons
All spheres of the economy experience a fair share of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as companies battle for the top position in their respective industries. The online gambling market seems to be in a constant M&A conversation. Cross-regiona...May 04, 2022