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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, 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, 2023Videoslots 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, 2023Record 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, 2024BGC 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023Videoslots 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, 2023Record 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, 2024BGC 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, 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, 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, 2024Questions 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, 2023UK Regulator Faces Public Backlash Amid Gambling Industry Overhaul
UK Regulator Faces Public Backlash Amid Gambling Industry Overhaul
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing backlash from the general public due to its recently proposed overhaul of the gambling sector. After publishing the long-awaited gambling industry white paper earlier in April, the complex revie...Nov 07, 2023Spanish Gambling Regulator Releases €1.3 Million Research Funding Recipient List
Spanish Gambling Regulator Releases €1.3 Million Research Funding Recipient List
It falls to the gambling regulators to ensure that their online casino and sports betting communities are protected while still allowing the gambling industry to grow and mature into a viable business sector. The Directorate-General for the Regul...Nov 05, 2023Proposed Dutch Gambling Tax Could Negatively Impact Licensed Casinos and Their Players
Proposed Dutch Gambling Tax Could Negatively Impact Licensed Casinos and Their Players
Earlier this year, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) reported that the industry is beginning to mature. This statement was based on the fact that both new player registration numbers and gross gaming revenue (GGR) had slowed down dramatically between...Oct 29, 2023Dream 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, 2023India Demands $12 Billion From iGaming Operators in New Tax Plan
India Demands $12 Billion From iGaming Operators in New Tax Plan
India’s government is putting in place measures to enforce a new ‘fair tax’ that all iGaming operators in the country will be subject to. The plan is set to see gaming operators in the Asian country pay a combined INR 1 trillion ($12 billion). With t...Oct 26, 2023Comical Ad Campaign Promotes Licensed Online Gambling in Canada
Comical Ad Campaign Promotes Licensed Online Gambling in Canada
Safer gambling and avoiding black market casinos are generally viewed as very serious issues, and as such, promotional material and marketing campaigns promoting licensed venues tend to mirror this. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)...Oct 22, 2023Disney 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, 2023Major Changes Coming to UK Gambling in 2024
Major Changes Coming to UK Gambling in 2024
In an annual Lotteries Council meeting and press event, we learn that changes are near and about to shake up the way we find entertainment through online gambling. While these changes may seem to be driven by anxiety, players, providers, and pla...Oct 19, 2023How to Gamble Responsibly in Portugal
How to Gamble Responsibly in Portugal
We all have our favourite casino game, and when we win, all those hours of playing pay off. When we win the jackpot, our body releases dopamine that makes us happy, and it's only natural to look for something that can keep us happy. Sometimes, we loo...Oct 18, 2023Is Germany’s New Casino Regulation Encouraging Black Market Gambling?
Is Germany’s New Casino Regulation Encouraging Black Market Gambling?
In recent reports, the German Gambling Regulator was incredibly optimistic about the smooth rollout of the newly licensed market and the controls that have been put in place. However, during the 8th Federal Congress on Gambling, which took place in B...Oct 15, 2023AGA Report Showcases the Economic Benefits of Regulated Gambling in 2023
AGA Report Showcases the Economic Benefits of Regulated Gambling in 2023
The ideal time to study the positive impact of licensed casino gambling on a country is when you can review a recently regulated market. Earlier this week, the American Gaming Association (AGA) released a report entitled ‘National Economic Impact of...Oct 11, 2023