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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, 2023Now 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, 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, 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, 2024Online 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, 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, 2023Is 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, 2023Now 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, 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, 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, 2024Online 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, 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, 2023UAE Roll the Dice on Regulated Gambling and Welcome International Casino Operators
UAE Roll the Dice on Regulated Gambling and Welcome International Casino Operators
It is well-known that the United Arab Emirates has strict religious and cultural taboos regarding what most Western countries consider entertainment. Historically, the region has not looked favourably upon the consumption of alcohol, smoking in publi...Sep 13, 2023AGA Celebrates 25 Years of Responsible Gaming Education
AGA Celebrates 25 Years of Responsible Gaming Education
The American Gaming Association (AGA) got the ball rolling on its 25th annual Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) from 5th September, marked by a significant milestone in the industry’s commitment to responsible gaming. AGA initiated RGEM 2023...Sep 07, 2023UAE Sets Up Federal Gambling Watchdog Led by US Industry Experts
UAE Sets Up Federal Gambling Watchdog Led by US Industry Experts
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken significant strides geared towards making entry into the lucrative gambling industry. The Middle Eastern powerhouse recently unveiled a gambling regulatory body named the ‘General Commercial Gaming Regulatory...Sep 06, 2023Bulgaria Forms New Agency to Fight Money Laundering in Gambling
Bulgaria Forms New Agency to Fight Money Laundering in Gambling
Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) is out to tighten the noose around prospective money launderers in the country’s expansive gambling industry. To help in this mandate, the NRA has launched a separate entity to help it combat money laundering...Aug 30, 2023Online Gambling in India Faces Federal Resistance
Online Gambling in India Faces Federal Resistance
With a population of more than 1.4 billion, a growing technology infrastructure, deepening internet penetration, and a confirmed member of BRICS, India is poised to become one of the hottest gambling markets on the planet. Conservative estimates plac...Aug 29, 2023German GGL Says Malta’s Bill 55 is Incompatible with EU Law
German GGL Says Malta’s Bill 55 is Incompatible with EU Law
German gambling regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has come out strongly to denounce Malta’s Gaming Amendment Bill 55, also referred to as Article 56A. This regulation protects MGA-licensed operators from any foreign judgments...Aug 28, 2023UK ASA Shows Gambling Market Maturity in Robbie Savage Tweet Debacle
UK ASA Shows Gambling Market Maturity in Robbie Savage Tweet Debacle
All online gambling regulators walk a fine line when introducing legislation aimed at protecting at-risk citizens while allowing licensed casinos and betting sites to remain financially viable. In particular, regulatory directives in the United Kingd...Aug 27, 2023Kentucky Temporarily Okays Retail & Online Betting Ahead of Sept Debut
Kentucky Temporarily Okays Retail & Online Betting Ahead of Sept Debut
As the state of Kentucky gears up for the official launch of retail sports betting on September 7 and online sports betting on September 28, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved temporary licenses to sportsbooks and service providers. Ei...Aug 26, 2023UK Gambling Watchdog Releases FY 2022/23 Performance Report
UK Gambling Watchdog Releases FY 2022/23 Performance Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the leading authority in the UK gambling market, has published the 2022/23 fiscal year report, dated April 2022 to March 2023. This annual report is split into two sections: the performance report and the accountabi...Aug 23, 2023With Bet365 Backing Your Favourite Team is ‘Never Ordinary’
With Bet365 Backing Your Favourite Team is ‘Never Ordinary’
Leading bookmaker Bet365 is leaning into the reality that regardless of which sporting event is being enjoyed, there are fans around the world enjoying its memorable moments and history-making plays. How better to be a part of history than taking act...Aug 21, 2023UK Gambling Commission Looks into Relationship Between Major Sporting Events and Betting
UK Gambling Commission Looks into Relationship Between Major Sporting Events and Betting
The entire gaze of the UK will undoubtedly be cast on the Women’s World Cup Final due to be held in Sydney Australia where ‘The Lionesses’ will be taking on Spain’s women’s team. As this event happens, the UK Gambling Commission has shared findings o...Aug 19, 2023PAGCOR to Privatise All State-Owned Casino Holdings by 2025
PAGCOR to Privatise All State-Owned Casino Holdings by 2025
According to a report by CNN Philippines, the head CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is adamant that the regulator sheds holdings in the country's casinos to focus on its role and responsibility as the nation's gambling...Aug 14, 2023