-
News
Cracking €13.5 Million Mega Moolah Jackpot Win
Cracking €13.5 Million Mega Moolah Jackpot Win
It may seem unthinkable for a progressive jackpot slot win of more than €13.5 million to ‘slip under the radar’, but that is what happened with the launch of Games Global’s new Mega Moolah slot machine and its month-one Mega jackpot payout! If yo...Jan 11, 2024 Big Wins5 Online Slots That Will Add a Touch of Magic to 2024
5 Online Slots That Will Add a Touch of Magic to 2024
Escape reality and turn to a world of wonder with these hot, magic-themed releases from industry-leading software providers. Whether you’re in the mood for a stroll through the Enchanted Forest, taking on Vikings or exploring Mount Olympus, there’s a...Jan 05, 2024 Game ReleaseBGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024 IndustryTwitch CEO Gives Regulated Gambling Streams the Green Light
Twitch CEO Gives Regulated Gambling Streams the Green Light
October 2022 was a topsy-turvy time for online gambling and its future on Twitch’s global live-streaming platform. Until that point, streamers were playing various casino games on sites such as Stake without much concern for licensing or the local ga...Jun 04, 2023 OpinionExplore by Categories
Macau Junket Boss Jailed 14 Years for Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering
Macau Junket Boss Jailed 14 Years for Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering
On Friday, April 21, Macau’s second-largest Junket operator, Levo Chan Weng Li, was slapped with a 14-year prison sentence for his role in running an illegal gambling ring worth billions of dollars. Chan is the founder, chairman, and controlling shar...Apr 23, 2023 LegalityEpic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
Epic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
The only time that gaming and online gambling tend to crossover is when it comes to the divisive topic of loot boxes and whether they should be deemed to be gambling due to their use of slot-like inducements. However, Epic Games' latest victory c...Jan 03, 2024 LegalityRootz: Your Gateway to Incredible Online Casino Entertainment Worldwide
Rootz: Your Gateway to Incredible Online Casino Entertainment Worldwide
We had the privilege of sitting down with Martin Kunath, the Chief Marketing Officer at Rootz Ltd, to learn more about their brands, the incredible partnerships they have developed, their view on licensing and regulation, and so much more. Martin...Sep 28, 2023 InterviewsCracking €13.5 Million Mega Moolah Jackpot Win
Cracking €13.5 Million Mega Moolah Jackpot Win
It may seem unthinkable for a progressive jackpot slot win of more than €13.5 million to ‘slip under the radar’, but that is what happened with the launch of Games Global’s new Mega Moolah slot machine and its month-one Mega jackpot payout! If yo...Jan 11, 2024 Big Wins5 Online Slots That Will Add a Touch of Magic to 2024
5 Online Slots That Will Add a Touch of Magic to 2024
Escape reality and turn to a world of wonder with these hot, magic-themed releases from industry-leading software providers. Whether you’re in the mood for a stroll through the Enchanted Forest, taking on Vikings or exploring Mount Olympus, there’s a...Jan 05, 2024 Game ReleaseBGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024 IndustryTwitch CEO Gives Regulated Gambling Streams the Green Light
Twitch CEO Gives Regulated Gambling Streams the Green Light
October 2022 was a topsy-turvy time for online gambling and its future on Twitch’s global live-streaming platform. Until that point, streamers were playing various casino games on sites such as Stake without much concern for licensing or the local ga...Jun 04, 2023 OpinionMacau Junket Boss Jailed 14 Years for Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering
Macau Junket Boss Jailed 14 Years for Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering
On Friday, April 21, Macau’s second-largest Junket operator, Levo Chan Weng Li, was slapped with a 14-year prison sentence for his role in running an illegal gambling ring worth billions of dollars. Chan is the founder, chairman, and controlling shar...Apr 23, 2023 LegalityEpic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
Epic Games Humbles Google. Is Apple Next?
The only time that gaming and online gambling tend to crossover is when it comes to the divisive topic of loot boxes and whether they should be deemed to be gambling due to their use of slot-like inducements. However, Epic Games' latest victory c...Jan 03, 2024 LegalityRootz: Your Gateway to Incredible Online Casino Entertainment Worldwide
Rootz: Your Gateway to Incredible Online Casino Entertainment Worldwide
We had the privilege of sitting down with Martin Kunath, the Chief Marketing Officer at Rootz Ltd, to learn more about their brands, the incredible partnerships they have developed, their view on licensing and regulation, and so much more. Martin...Sep 28, 2023 InterviewsExplore by Categories
WowPot Surpasses €34.5 Million without a Mega Jackpot Winner
WowPot Surpasses €34.5 Million without a Mega Jackpot Winner
Games Global owns and operates some of the most extensive jackpot networks in the online casino industry. However, up until February 2023, the title of "record-breaking" or "headline-grabbing" progressive jackpot was reserved for Mega Moolah. Aft...Sep 03, 2023 Big WinsDOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request
DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request
The Department of the Interior (DOI) has fired back in response to West Flagler and Associates’ request for an ‘en banc’ hearing in the ongoing legal battle over sports betting in Florida. The DOI has argued that the firm’s request is unwarranted. Th...Sep 02, 2023 LegalityDream of Summer Days with 5 New Beachy Slots
Dream of Summer Days with 5 New Beachy Slots
Get out to the beach where the summer sun awaits with huge potential wins up for grabs! There is plenty of action in this week's slot roundup, including cascading Wilds, Free Spins, infinite multipliers, Megaways, progressive jackpots, and more. ...Sep 01, 2023 Game ReleaseDutch Lawyers Cry Foul Over Malta's Bill 55 Amendment
Dutch Lawyers Cry Foul Over Malta's Bill 55 Amendment
Malta’s seemingly logical decision to protect its licensed casinos from legal action stemming from other members of the EU has caused quite the furore in the region. We recently reported on the concerns the German Gambling Authority (GGL) raised and...Aug 31, 2023 LegalityOntario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
In a move geared towards protecting vulnerable youth, Ontario has banned professional athletes’ appearances in online gambling ads, with the new restrictions poised to take effect on February 28, 2024. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AG...Aug 31, 2023 LegalityThe Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Promoting Illegal Gambling
Spillemyndigheden (DGA), the Danish gambling regulator, has been extremely busy in August, proving its commitment to stamping out illegal gambling advertisements and promotional activities. Director of the Danish Gambling Authority, Anders Dorph,...Aug 30, 2023 LegalityBulgaria 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, 2023 IndustryOnline 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, 2023 IndustryGermany and Malta At Odds over Gambling Judgement Enforcement Bill
Germany and Malta At Odds over Gambling Judgement Enforcement Bill
Earlier this year, the Maltese House of Representatives submitted Bill 55 for review. After several sittings, the amendment to the Gaming Act was written into power by the President of Malta, George Vella. The objective of the bill is described a...Aug 28, 2023 LegalityGerman 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, 2023 IndustryUK 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, 2023 IndustryKentucky 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, 2023 Industry