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India'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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023GAMSTOP Bets on the EPL with Crystal Palace FC
GAMSTOP Bets on the EPL with Crystal Palace FC
GAMSTOP, UK’s free national self-exclusion toolkit service has joined forces with the Crystal Palace football club in a landmark partnership to encourage safer gambling. This is the first time that the self-exclusion service provider has teamed with...Apr 01, 2021Full House Resorts Stakes $40 Million on Illinois Casino Proposal
Full House Resorts Stakes $40 Million on Illinois Casino Proposal
As a revenue generation exercise aimed at supporting critical funding in the State of Illinois local lawmakers finally voted to allow the development of six casinos in the state. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been an outspoken supporter of a Chicago casin...Mar 31, 2021DraftKings Teams Up with WWE Ahead of WrestleMania 37
DraftKings Teams Up with WWE Ahead of WrestleMania 37
DraftKings Inc., one of the largest digital sports entertainment and gaming companies in the USA has inked a new agreement to become the official gaming partner of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.), the biggest professional wrestling company g...Mar 31, 2021LeoVegas Invest €1.1 Million in Social Sharing Platform SharedPlay
LeoVegas Invest €1.1 Million in Social Sharing Platform SharedPlay
In 2019 Karolina Pelc gave an impassioned talk about the value of social sharing specifically highlighting the fact that in the years ahead it would not only be social casinos that would see their players sharing their content. Already a well-reg...Mar 30, 2021Videoslots Casino Launches Innovative New Pool Play Jackpot Feature
Videoslots Casino Launches Innovative New Pool Play Jackpot Feature
With the boom in global digitalisation, there has been an increasing demand for casinos to add a social element. This demand for connection has been the driving force behind the massive success of live dealer casinos, however, these sites often f...Mar 29, 2021Casumo Gets a £6 Million Fine From UKGC for Regulatory Failures
Casumo Gets a £6 Million Fine From UKGC for Regulatory Failures
Casumo Casino, one of the most popular online gaming websites in the UK has been slapped with a £6 million ($8.28 million) fine by the UK Gambling Commission for not measuring up to social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements....Mar 29, 2021British Greyhound Racing Fund Receives Much Needed Support
British Greyhound Racing Fund Receives Much Needed Support
Greyhound racing is becoming a very niche sport with all but four of the registered tracks in the United States shutting down, leaving the United Kingdom as the largest market for this fast-paced pastime. However much like other animal-based spor...Mar 28, 2021Bally’s Corp Stakes a $2.8 Billion Wager on Gamesys Group
Bally’s Corp Stakes a $2.8 Billion Wager on Gamesys Group
Bally’s Corporation, one of the leading gaming companies in the USA announced that it will be acquiring Gamesys Group, an equally prominent UK-based online gaming brand, for $2.74 billion (£2bn). The two companies disclosed their plans to join forces...Mar 28, 2021Caesars Sues Insurance Carriers for $2B+ in Coronavirus Losses
Caesars Sues Insurance Carriers for $2B+ in Coronavirus Losses
US gambling industry giant, Caesars Entertainment Inc. has sued over 36 different property insurance carriers for declining to cover its COVID-1 losses and setbacks that are said to be worth more than $2 billion. In the 80-page lawsuit, the casino an...Mar 25, 2021Macau Welcomes Back Standing Betting for Table Games
Macau Welcomes Back Standing Betting for Table Games
Casino visitors in Macau, the world’s gambling capital, have finally been allowed to play casino games while standing in casino lobbies but with extra social distancing precautions. Patrons will however be required to maintain a social distance of at...Mar 24, 2021India Plans to Criminalise Owning Bitcoin
India Plans to Criminalise Owning Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency is the craze in financial circles right now. Bitcoin has gone bounding over the $60,000 price barrier and digital assets/non-fungible tokens have harnessed the headlines, as the sale of art and sports memorabilia have gone through the...Mar 23, 2021Blackstone Bids €5 Billion to Acquire Crown Resorts Australia
Blackstone Bids €5 Billion to Acquire Crown Resorts Australia
The casino industry around the world has been hit in the worst possible ways throughout the last year. The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be a tough obstacle to overcome. More than just dealing with the current pandemic and the effects of lockdo...Mar 22, 2021