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Now 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023The Dutch Remote Gambling Act Faces Yet Another Delay
The Dutch Remote Gambling Act Faces Yet Another Delay
The Dutch gambling market is a vibrant one which has for flourished over the years despite the Netherlands not having a formalised policy governing online gambling. To date, international operators were free to pedal their wares in the Netherlands as...Sep 08, 2020Gov. Cuomo Allows New York Casinos to Reopen at 25% Capacity
Gov. Cuomo Allows New York Casinos to Reopen at 25% Capacity
After six long months of waiting, New York Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo finally announced that gaming facilities will be allowed to resume operations on 9th September with an occupancy limit of 25%. Like all other states in the country, Gov Cuomo had or...Sep 07, 2020MGA and KSA Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding
MGA and KSA Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding
One of the online gambling industry’s most renowned regulators and one its most highly anticipated gambling markets have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent of ensuring best practices, public safety and a reduction in gambling-...Sep 06, 2020Skillz Inc, a Renowned Mobile eSports Company Eyeing Public Debut via SPAC
Skillz Inc, a Renowned Mobile eSports Company Eyeing Public Debut via SPAC
Skillz Inc., a leading-edge platform provider for mobile casino style and eSports tournaments is setting its sights on a public debut the DraftKings way. On Wednesday, Skillz Inc agreed to a merger deal with Flying Eagle Acquisition Corp (FEAC), a pu...Sep 06, 2020Gambling Commission Launches 4th National Lottery Licence Competition
Gambling Commission Launches 4th National Lottery Licence Competition
The Gambling Commission is most often in the news for their work in controlling and regulating the land-based and online gambling sector in the United Kingdom. However, they are also the statutory body responsible for managing the licencing process f...Sep 06, 2020Danish Gambling Sector Declines in 2020 But ROFUS Shines Bright
Danish Gambling Sector Declines in 2020 But ROFUS Shines Bright
Denmark released their second-quarter 2020 figures for the gambling sector and the impact of the pandemic is glaringly obvious when comparing to the same time in 2019. While on the surface the figures for Denmark’s gambling sector tell a bleak tale...Sep 04, 2020William Hill US Mulling Over Merging with Caesars Online
William Hill US Mulling Over Merging with Caesars Online
After completing its acquisition of CG Technology in Nevada on Tuesday, William Hill Plc is looking to merge its sports betting business in the USA with Caesars Entertainment Inc’s online operations. The two companies were already long-time partn...Sep 03, 2020The Need for Unified Gambling Regulation in the EU
The Need for Unified Gambling Regulation in the EU
A major strength of the European Union is the creation of a standardised environment which will favour the consumer and lead to stronger and more innovative business practices. The official European Commission website says the following about their S...Sep 02, 2020DraftKings Board Welcomes NBA Legend Michael Jordan as Special Adviser
DraftKings Board Welcomes NBA Legend Michael Jordan as Special Adviser
On Wednesday, DraftKings, the Nasdaq listed sports betting and fantasy sports giant announced that basketball legend and Hall-of-Famer Michael Jordan would be joining the ranks of the company board of directors as a special adviser. In a press re...Sep 02, 2020Nevada’s Gaming Regulator Green Lights CGT’s Acquisition by William Hill
Nevada’s Gaming Regulator Green Lights CGT’s Acquisition by William Hill
After months of waiting, the Silver State’s gaming regulator, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has officially given the green light for William Hill U.S. to acquire CG Technologies, a Las Vegas sportsbook company that had been struggling in the...Sep 01, 2020Betting and Gaming Council Crackdown on Child-Friendly Gambling Ads
Betting and Gaming Council Crackdown on Child-Friendly Gambling Ads
In the United Kingdom, adolescent gambling addiction is a well-documented phenomenon with NHS reports from mid-2019 estimating that more than 55,000 children falling into this at-risk category. The problem had become so widespread that the NHS op...Aug 31, 2020China Announces a Blacklist System for Overseas Gambling Destinations
China Announces a Blacklist System for Overseas Gambling Destinations
China has created a new blacklist system for cross-border gambling venues that target tourists from mainland China, to effectively ban Chinese citizens from traveling to the blacklisted destinations. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in China, publ...Aug 30, 2020