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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, 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, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023Online 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023Online 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Missouri’s Sports Betting Pursuit Moves Full Steam Ahead With Pro Sports Teams
Missouri’s Sports Betting Pursuit Moves Full Steam Ahead With Pro Sports Teams
After a long legislative standstill that has prolonged Missouri’s journey to legalizing sports, citizens may be able to vote on a sports betting proposal during the 2024 ballot. With the new development, the Show-Me State’s endeavor to legalize sport...Nov 30, 2023Canadian Compliance Data Shows That Quebec Is Primed for Regulated Online Gambling
Canadian Compliance Data Shows That Quebec Is Primed for Regulated Online Gambling
Established in 2011, GeoComply has one mission in mind: "make the internet a safer place”, and it pursues this lofty goal by providing advanced compliance and anti-fraud solutions around the globe. The Canadian fraud prevention and cybersecurity...Nov 28, 2023The German Gambling Authority Has Failed The Online Casino Community
The German Gambling Authority Has Failed The Online Casino Community
Despite the institution of the German Interstate Treaty on Gambling in 2021, the newly empowered German regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has been slow in allowing international offshore operators legal access to the country....Nov 27, 2023Sweden's Gambling Authority Faces Impending Impact Audit
Sweden's Gambling Authority Faces Impending Impact Audit
While Sweden is considered a prime example of how online gambling regulation should be managed in the broader industry, this position is being challenged by local parliamentarians. According to recent reports, the Swedish Gambling Authority will face...Nov 26, 2023Proposed UK Stealth Casino Tax Faces Industry Opposition
Proposed UK Stealth Casino Tax Faces Industry Opposition
Stealth taxes are a new phenomenon worldwide. While they have existed for years, it is only now that it has been named and brought to the attention of the public. An example of these underhanded "stealth taxes" that we have all experienced is when a...Nov 25, 2023UKGC Report: Problem Gambling Rate in British Teens Has Reduced
UKGC Report: Problem Gambling Rate in British Teens Has Reduced
The UK Gambling Commission recently published its annual Young People and Gambling report for 2023, showing that the gambling rates among teenagers in Britain have reduced. This report was based on a survey involving 11 to 16-year-olds, as has always...Nov 25, 2023PAGCOR Shines in the Philippines as a World Class Gambling Regulator
PAGCOR Shines in the Philippines as a World Class Gambling Regulator
2023 has been a fantastic year for gambling in the Philippines thanks to the efforts of its regulatory authority, PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation). While they have celebrated several noteworthy achievements and milestones over the...Nov 22, 2023AGA: USA Commercial Gaming Sets Quarterly Record With $16.17B in Q3
AGA: USA Commercial Gaming Sets Quarterly Record With $16.17B in Q3
There has never been a more successful Q3 than the 2023 Q3 gaming period as far as the US Commercial casino gaming scene is concerned. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for Q3 2023 hit record levels of...Nov 20, 2023California Tribes Slam Proposed Sports Betting Ballot Initiatives
California Tribes Slam Proposed Sports Betting Ballot Initiatives
More than 30 US states and jurisdictions have legalized sports betting, and many more are expected to jump on the bandwagon in the coming months. However, a notable absence in this fast-expanding list is California. While there have been various atte...Nov 14, 2023Dutch Gambling Regulator Claps Back at Unlicensed Casinos
Dutch Gambling Regulator Claps Back at Unlicensed Casinos
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has reached a verdict against MGA-licensed LCS after illegally advertising online gambling without the proper licence. The monetary fine and ruling should come as no surprise to the Malta-based...Nov 12, 2023Philippines Celebrates Pre-Pandemic Gambling Revenues in 2023
Philippines Celebrates Pre-Pandemic Gambling Revenues in 2023
Thanks to the concerted efforts of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the pro-gambling government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the iGaming sector has become an integral part of supporting underfunded grassroots programs...Nov 08, 2023Questions Abound Over Alberta's Lack of Online Gambling Regulation
Questions Abound Over Alberta's Lack of Online Gambling Regulation
Online gambling in Canada mirrors the approach taken in other countries like Australia. It is legal for Canadian residents to sign up and gamble online with international offshore casinos, even if they do not hold a Canadian license. The only restric...Nov 07, 2023