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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, 2024Now 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Now 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Betway Holdings Revenue Forecast Tops $762 Million for First Half of 2021
Betway Holdings Revenue Forecast Tops $762 Million for First Half of 2021
Fans of online betting and casino games will be familiar with the Betway brand due to their explosive growth in the space. Founded in 2006 Betway is an instantly recognisable brand boasting sponsorship and partnership deals with the Grand National Fe...Aug 23, 2021Planet Bingo and Video King Reach a $2.99M Settlement
Planet Bingo and Video King Reach a $2.99M Settlement
A little over a week ago, the Supreme Court of Nebraska ruled on an appeals case between Planet Bingo, LLC and Video King (VKGS LLC), bringing an end to an 11-year court battle over intellectual property rights. In the verdict reached on August 13th,...Aug 23, 2021The ASA Highlight a Disturbing Trend in Online Casino Advertising
The ASA Highlight a Disturbing Trend in Online Casino Advertising
One of the priorities of any licensed and regulated online gambling jurisdiction is ensuring the protection of youth and children. To minimise this groups exposure to online gambling nearly all jurisdictions follow similar patterns of restrictions wh...Aug 22, 2021Nevada Casinos & Taverns Launch Anti-iGaming Campaigns
Nevada Casinos & Taverns Launch Anti-iGaming Campaigns
A total of 28 gaming executives in the Silver State have signed an anti-iGaming letter addressed to the chairpersons of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC). In this letter, the gaming executives are advising...Aug 22, 2021Gamble in India with the UPI Mobile Payment Method
Gamble in India with the UPI Mobile Payment Method
We all know that playing at a reputable site that you trust to pay out your withdrawals when you land a progressive jackpot or big payout at the tables is key to your peace of mind. The other side of that coin is being able to make a deposit to b...Aug 19, 2021Portuguese Online Gambling Revenue Soars in 2021
Portuguese Online Gambling Revenue Soars in 2021
We recently reported on Finland’s announcement that they will be dismissing 200 staff members from the government-owned gambling agency Veikkaus and redrafting the contracts of more than 800 additional staff members due to the sectors poor financial...Aug 19, 2021Veikkaus Cutbacks Prove the Need for Licensed Online Gambling in Finland
Veikkaus Cutbacks Prove the Need for Licensed Online Gambling in Finland
Finland is one of the last few countries clinging to the notoriously outdated gambling monopoly. They have been vocal in the past about their belief that only allowing gambling at state-owned venues and online sites is the only way to ensure player s...Aug 18, 2021Sportradar Files for US IPO After SPAC Merger Plans Collapse
Sportradar Files for US IPO After SPAC Merger Plans Collapse
Sportradar Group AG, the famed sports data provider, backed by Canada’s Pension Plan Investment Board, has filed paperwork with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO). Sportradar’s move comes j...Aug 18, 2021Indiana's Lifetime Handle Hits $4B Despite a Slow July
Indiana's Lifetime Handle Hits $4B Despite a Slow July
Sportsbooks in Indiana collected $194.5 million worth of wagers in July, marking the first time in almost a year that sports betting action in the state failed to garner a $200 million handle. The Hoosier State started its winning streak of racking u...Aug 17, 2021Betsson Gamble on Canadian Betting with $3M Slapshot Media Investment
Betsson Gamble on Canadian Betting with $3M Slapshot Media Investment
The landmark decision to allow single-event betting earlier this year has changed the sports betting landscape in Canada for the good. In addition to forcing a review of the current gambling legislation, it has also kicked off renewed interest in the...Aug 17, 2021Maryland Legal Sports Betting Launch Held Back by Regulatory Setbacks
Maryland Legal Sports Betting Launch Held Back by Regulatory Setbacks
Earlier this year, legislators in Maryland overwhelmingly legalized retail and online sports betting, with the governor’s signature coming on May 18th. Given that the sports betting regulation law was passed as an emergency measure, it came into effe...Aug 16, 2021English Football League Kicks Off with BGC Commitment to Safer Betting
English Football League Kicks Off with BGC Commitment to Safer Betting
With the reanimation of sporting fixtures around the world, there has been a renewed focus on the integrity of sporting franchises and on ensuring that the same attention that is given to safer gambling protocols at casinos are adhered to when it com...Aug 15, 2021