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Disney 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Videoslots 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Videoslots 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, 2023Skillz 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, 2020New Dutch Remote Gambling Act Draft Is Far Gentler Than Expected
New Dutch Remote Gambling Act Draft Is Far Gentler Than Expected
The phrase the devil is in the details was never more true than when applied to the first iteration of the Netherlands Remote Gambling Act (KoA) which came in at nearly 160 pages. While the document was thorough it was felt to be bloated, for example...Aug 26, 2020Norway Pays NOK 90 Million In Pandemic Related Financial Aid
Norway Pays NOK 90 Million In Pandemic Related Financial Aid
The Norwegian Lotteries and Foundations Authority has been at the forefront of protecting the local sports sector and the voluntary organisations. Their first financial aid drive provided much-needed income for those who had lost ticket income, parti...Aug 25, 2020UK Whistle to Whistle Ban Stats Elicit High Praise From BGC
UK Whistle to Whistle Ban Stats Elicit High Praise From BGC
When the “whistle to whistle” ban was first implemented in 2019 it was met with skepticism, due to the fact that no sporting event had faced any advertising restrictions in more than a decade. However, the recent findings by research and analytic...Aug 24, 2020