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Hypocrisy at Play? Private Meeting Agenda Between UK Officials and Operators Revealed
Hypocrisy at Play? Private Meeting Agenda Between UK Officials and Operators Revealed
Reports reveal that three of the largest gambling brands in the UK lobbied Treasury officials, opposing proposed crackdowns. Considering the imminent Gambling Act reform, Bet365, Entain, and Flutter executives had a private meeting with officials...May 18, 2022India Announces Bitcoin Ban and Plans for Digital Rupee
India Announces Bitcoin Ban and Plans for Digital Rupee
The iGaming industry is rapidly expanding with regulatory bodies across the world shaping up to improve standards and increase safety. For 2021, safety and convenience will be a primary trend within the industry which includes more dedication t...Feb 07, 2021Pros and Cons of Online Gambling Regulations in The Netherlands
Pros and Cons of Online Gambling Regulations in The Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the newest markets to welcome online gambling as the country launched its Remote Gambling Act on 1 April 2021. Several setbacks plagued the long-awaited opening of the Dutch online gambling sector. The expectation was to...Oct 12, 2021EGBA Voices Support for EC’s New AML & CFT Proposals
EGBA Voices Support for EC’s New AML & CFT Proposals
The European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA), Europe’s trade body for the gambling industry, has come forward to join the European Commission (EC) in the fight towards the growing money laundering and financial terrorism threats. On Tuesday, th...Jul 22, 2021Novibet Seeking Public Debut on NASDAQ via Artemis SPAC
Novibet Seeking Public Debut on NASDAQ via Artemis SPAC
Logflex MT Holding Limited, the parent company behind the European iGaming and sports betting giant Novibet, is going public. The Malta-based gaming company has entered into a merger agreement with a Nasdaq-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company...Mar 31, 2022Could B2B Licences Limit Illegal Gambling in Sweden?
Could B2B Licences Limit Illegal Gambling in Sweden?
As they promised, Swedish lawmakers continue to fine-tune online gambling regulations and the current points on their agenda include B2B licensing and related topics. As one of the youngest regulated markets in the industry, Swedish platforms and pla...Mar 08, 2022New Jersey's iGaming Wins Over $100m 4 Months in A Row
New Jersey's iGaming Wins Over $100m 4 Months in A Row
New Jersey continues with its winning streak after online casinos, and poker rooms in the state collected more than $100 million in revenue for the fourth month running in June. Data published by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE)...Jul 19, 2021Hypocrisy at Play? Private Meeting Agenda Between UK Officials and Operators Revealed
Hypocrisy at Play? Private Meeting Agenda Between UK Officials and Operators Revealed
Reports reveal that three of the largest gambling brands in the UK lobbied Treasury officials, opposing proposed crackdowns. Considering the imminent Gambling Act reform, Bet365, Entain, and Flutter executives had a private meeting with officials...May 18, 2022India Announces Bitcoin Ban and Plans for Digital Rupee
India Announces Bitcoin Ban and Plans for Digital Rupee
The iGaming industry is rapidly expanding with regulatory bodies across the world shaping up to improve standards and increase safety. For 2021, safety and convenience will be a primary trend within the industry which includes more dedication t...Feb 07, 2021Pros and Cons of Online Gambling Regulations in The Netherlands
Pros and Cons of Online Gambling Regulations in The Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the newest markets to welcome online gambling as the country launched its Remote Gambling Act on 1 April 2021. Several setbacks plagued the long-awaited opening of the Dutch online gambling sector. The expectation was to...Oct 12, 2021EGBA Voices Support for EC’s New AML & CFT Proposals
EGBA Voices Support for EC’s New AML & CFT Proposals
The European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA), Europe’s trade body for the gambling industry, has come forward to join the European Commission (EC) in the fight towards the growing money laundering and financial terrorism threats. On Tuesday, th...Jul 22, 2021Novibet Seeking Public Debut on NASDAQ via Artemis SPAC
Novibet Seeking Public Debut on NASDAQ via Artemis SPAC
Logflex MT Holding Limited, the parent company behind the European iGaming and sports betting giant Novibet, is going public. The Malta-based gaming company has entered into a merger agreement with a Nasdaq-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company...Mar 31, 2022Could B2B Licences Limit Illegal Gambling in Sweden?
Could B2B Licences Limit Illegal Gambling in Sweden?
As they promised, Swedish lawmakers continue to fine-tune online gambling regulations and the current points on their agenda include B2B licensing and related topics. As one of the youngest regulated markets in the industry, Swedish platforms and pla...Mar 08, 2022New Jersey's iGaming Wins Over $100m 4 Months in A Row
New Jersey's iGaming Wins Over $100m 4 Months in A Row
New Jersey continues with its winning streak after online casinos, and poker rooms in the state collected more than $100 million in revenue for the fourth month running in June. Data published by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE)...Jul 19, 2021AGA: DoJ Should Crack the Whip on Illegal Gambling Sites
AGA: DoJ Should Crack the Whip on Illegal Gambling Sites
The American Gaming Association (AGA), USA’s gaming industry trade body, has finally taken steps to officially call on the Department of Justice to take action on the widespread Illegal gambling sites. In a strongly worded letter to Attorney Gene...Apr 17, 2022German Licensing Woes Frustrate Regulated Online Gambling
German Licensing Woes Frustrate Regulated Online Gambling
In an interesting turn of events, Germany has failed to entice online gambling operators despite creating and launching its legal gambling framework nearly a year ago. At the time, Mathias Dahms, president of the betting trade association, DSWV,...Apr 16, 2022Intralot Pays DC Lottery $500,000 for Gambet Super Bowl Mishap
Intralot Pays DC Lottery $500,000 for Gambet Super Bowl Mishap
For decades, the Super Bowl has been one of the largest sporting spectacles that attract millions of viewers in the USA and across the globe. Moreover, the Big Game also attracts millions of people who, apart from enjoying the game, also wager on it...Apr 16, 2022Swedish Slots Developer Has Designs on UK Competitor
Swedish Slots Developer Has Designs on UK Competitor
Stockholm-founded software provider Lady Luck Games issued a letter of intent for an M&A offer on the British gaming company, ReelNRG. A press release from ReelNRG confirms the purchase price of SEK8.3m (approximately €804,000) comprises 2.5 mill...Apr 14, 2022IGT Bids €160M on iSoftBet to Boost Its Online Casino Offering
IGT Bids €160M on iSoftBet to Boost Its Online Casino Offering
In a move that will see its iGaming content more than double, the UK-based gambling company IGT announced its acquisition of iSoftBet. IGT entered into a definitive agreement with iSoftBet to gain its content and aggregation business for approximatel...Apr 12, 2022Illegal Online Gambling Crushed in the Netherlands
Illegal Online Gambling Crushed in the Netherlands
The Netherlands was not one of the regions to become an early adopter of legal online gambling. The government chose to forgo quick profits, opting instead to watch as the concept matured and learned from its peers. This intent was best explained...Apr 10, 2022Experts Agree on Blockchain Adoption for iGaming
Experts Agree on Blockchain Adoption for iGaming
Technological advancement is at the heart of any leading digital company’s strategy. The increased adoption of blockchain is an innovation that tech leaders encourage within the gaming sphere. Operators need to consider all the details before diving...Apr 09, 2022Caesars Lowers Cost of William Hill's Non-US Assets by $300m+
Caesars Lowers Cost of William Hill's Non-US Assets by $300m+
On Thursday, April 7th, Caesars Entertainment announced that it had revised its agreement with 888 Holdings Plc over the sale of its William Hill non-US assets. The UK gambling titan, 888 Holdings, is now set to pay about $327 million (£250 million)...Apr 09, 2022Sweden's Treasury Reports on Positive Impact of Regulated Gambling
Sweden's Treasury Reports on Positive Impact of Regulated Gambling
According to the country's Treasury, Sweden improved consumer protection within the remote gambling market. The country's State Treasury reports how the region edges closer to overarching goals set by parliament in 2018. When the country set out to r...Apr 07, 2022UK Gambling Ads: Celebrities and Esports Are Out
UK Gambling Ads: Celebrities and Esports Are Out
Gambling companies in Britain have a bitter pill to swallow following the announcement of new advertising rules in the UK. The Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) revealed amendments to advertising laws that prohibit celebrity endorsement. F...Apr 06, 2022