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The 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, 2024India'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, 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, 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, 2024Disney 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, 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, 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, 2024India'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, 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, 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, 2024Disney 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, 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, 2024Spain Maintains Casino Shutdown Even As It Relaxes Public Gathering Restrictions
Spain Maintains Casino Shutdown Even As It Relaxes Public Gathering Restrictions
The global viral outbreak has had a marked impact on economies across the world, as many nations have been forced to lockdown over the past few months. Of course, no economy can be kept closed indefinitely, so it is no surprise that nations across Eu...May 25, 2020The NBA in Talks to Finish the Current Season at Disney World
The NBA in Talks to Finish the Current Season at Disney World
North America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) is having talks with the Walt Disney Company to see how they can restart the suspended NBA season at the Disney World Resort in Florida later in July. According to Mike Bass, the NBA spokesperson,...May 25, 2020EASA Finds That EGBA Responsible Advertising Code Will Improve Existing Regulations
EASA Finds That EGBA Responsible Advertising Code Will Improve Existing Regulations
April 28th, 2020 saw the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) publish its pan-European ‘Code of Conduct on Responsible Advertising for Online Gambling’. The intention of the Code of Conduct was to come alongside existing legal frameworks an...May 22, 2020DraftKings Secures Bundesliga Betting Streaming Rights in the USA
DraftKings Secures Bundesliga Betting Streaming Rights in the USA
DraftKings, the newly listed USA sportsbook and fantasy sports giant has acquired live streaming betting rights for the Bundesliga, which made a comeback last weekend. The Bundesliga is one of the few big sports tournaments that are springing back to...May 21, 2020CrazePlay Casino Receives GamblersPick Seal of Approval
CrazePlay Casino Receives GamblersPick Seal of Approval
CrazePlay Casino is the latest gambling operator to join the family of online casino to be awarded the prestigious GamblersPick Seal. In a sea of online gambling sites, CrazePlay has managed to stand out as a trustworthy and player-friendly operator...May 21, 2020BGC Launches a £10 Million Education and Support Program
BGC Launches a £10 Million Education and Support Program
UK’s Betting and Gambling Commission (BGC), the industry association that represents casinos, betting shops, and online gambling businesses has unveiled a £10 million gambling education program for the youth. The main aim of BGC’s new initiative is t...May 21, 202032Red to Take its Poker Vertical Offline after 16 Years
32Red to Take its Poker Vertical Offline after 16 Years
The distinguished 32Red online poker room from Kindred is set for closure starting Tuesday 19th May, when the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) will be taken offline. However, even with the closure of the poker network, players will still be allowed to...May 19, 2020Five Casinos in Arizona Partially Reopen after Expiry of the Stay-at-Home Order
Five Casinos in Arizona Partially Reopen after Expiry of the Stay-at-Home Order
On Friday, five casinos started their reopening campaigns in Phoenix Arizona after Governor Doug Ducey’s stay at home order officially expired. It has been two months since the state government ordered the closure of all gaming rooms and slot machine...May 18, 2020UK Casinos Accused Of Self-Promotion Through Safer Gambling Ads
UK Casinos Accused Of Self-Promotion Through Safer Gambling Ads
Online gambling firms in the UK are burning through some of the recent goodwill the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) garnered with its announcement that its members would be ceasing all casino advertising on radio and television networks. Instead...May 15, 2020Svenska Spel Continue To Support Sweden’s Olympic Gold Medal Hopes
Svenska Spel Continue To Support Sweden’s Olympic Gold Medal Hopes
2019 saw Svenska Spel sign on as the new main sponsor for the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK). Despite the debilitating impact of the global health crisis on most sporting events and leagues, Svenska Spel has stood tall as a supporter of sports as an...May 14, 2020Las Vegas Sands Shelves their Bid for a $10bn Integrated Resort in Japan
Las Vegas Sands Shelves their Bid for a $10bn Integrated Resort in Japan
The Las Vegas Sands Corp, the biggest casino company in the world, has decided to pull the plug on its quest for starting operations in Japan. This decision marks an abrupt end to the company’s pursuit of a position that would have further marked the...May 14, 2020Two of ComeOn Group’s Online Gambling Brands Exit Sweden
Two of ComeOn Group’s Online Gambling Brands Exit Sweden
ComeOn Group, one of the most popular operators in the Swedish online gaming market has moved to shelf two of its brand operations in Sweden. Effective 18th May, Sveacasino and Cherrycasino will halt operations only in the Swedish market. While t...May 14, 2020