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The Maturation of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
The Maturation of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
While the Netherlands took longer than many of its European peers to formalise its multi-license online gambling program, having written its updated gambling act into force on July 1st, 2022, what it has achieved in a relatively short space of time i...May 28, 2023 OpinionBreaking News! Mystery Player Wins €38.5 Million WowPot Progressive Jackpot
Breaking News! Mystery Player Wins €38.5 Million WowPot Progressive Jackpot
WowPot has been on our radar here at GamblersPick.com since it started doling out multi-million Euros wins back in 2021. Our first big news piece about Mega Moolah’s little sibling was back in September 2021 when the Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon WowPot...Dec 20, 2023 Big WinsIs 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, 2023 IndustryDeciphering Casino Losses: Not All ‘Wins’ Mean You’re a Winner
Deciphering Casino Losses: Not All ‘Wins’ Mean You’re a Winner
Gambling, in its many forms, has been popular across the globe for millennia. From our ancient ancestors rolling stones to the latest games that can be played in virtual reality - the chance to win and lose is a thrill that many enjoy pursuing. ...Sep 24, 2023 CommunityExplore by Categories
Gridders: The Hot New Strategy Slots Game
Gridders: The Hot New Strategy Slots Game
When innovating the Online Slots genre, developers have to truly think outside the box, and this is precisely what Gaming1 has done with its hot new casino game type, Gridders. Rather than simply adding a new feature, reel mechanic, or bonus type...Feb 11, 2024 Game ReleaseUKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
UKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
When the online gambling community reports on numbers like “£19.2 million", it is usually connected to an impressive progressive jackpot win. In fact, the current registered Guinness World Record for the "largest jackpot payout in an online slot mac...Mar 28, 2023 LegalityVideoslots 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, 2023 IndustryThe Maturation of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
The Maturation of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
While the Netherlands took longer than many of its European peers to formalise its multi-license online gambling program, having written its updated gambling act into force on July 1st, 2022, what it has achieved in a relatively short space of time i...May 28, 2023 OpinionBreaking News! Mystery Player Wins €38.5 Million WowPot Progressive Jackpot
Breaking News! Mystery Player Wins €38.5 Million WowPot Progressive Jackpot
WowPot has been on our radar here at GamblersPick.com since it started doling out multi-million Euros wins back in 2021. Our first big news piece about Mega Moolah’s little sibling was back in September 2021 when the Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon WowPot...Dec 20, 2023 Big WinsIs 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, 2023 IndustryDeciphering Casino Losses: Not All ‘Wins’ Mean You’re a Winner
Deciphering Casino Losses: Not All ‘Wins’ Mean You’re a Winner
Gambling, in its many forms, has been popular across the globe for millennia. From our ancient ancestors rolling stones to the latest games that can be played in virtual reality - the chance to win and lose is a thrill that many enjoy pursuing. ...Sep 24, 2023 CommunityGridders: The Hot New Strategy Slots Game
Gridders: The Hot New Strategy Slots Game
When innovating the Online Slots genre, developers have to truly think outside the box, and this is precisely what Gaming1 has done with its hot new casino game type, Gridders. Rather than simply adding a new feature, reel mechanic, or bonus type...Feb 11, 2024 Game ReleaseUKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
UKGC £19.2 Million Fine Smashes World Record Holding Slot Win
When the online gambling community reports on numbers like “£19.2 million", it is usually connected to an impressive progressive jackpot win. In fact, the current registered Guinness World Record for the "largest jackpot payout in an online slot mac...Mar 28, 2023 LegalityVideoslots 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, 2023 IndustryExplore by Categories
New York’s Inaugural Sports Betting Year Brings Historic $16B Handle
New York’s Inaugural Sports Betting Year Brings Historic $16B Handle
The concrete jungle where dreams are made of, New York, is once again making the headlines in the gambling scene. After launching mobile sports wagering in Jan 2022, the Empire State broke one gambling record after another and has officially been cro...Jan 27, 2023 IndustryOne Giant Leap for Safer Online Gambling in Europe
One Giant Leap for Safer Online Gambling in Europe
2023 continues to be a fantastic year for the online gambling sector. In response to a proposal from the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) agreed to create a series of approved markers fo...Jan 26, 2023 IndustryFanatics Enters Sports Betting With a Sportsbook at the Commanders’ FedExField
Fanatics Enters Sports Betting With a Sportsbook at the Commanders’ FedExField
Fanatics, a brand perhaps best known for its sportswear and sports merchandise, has opened a sportsbook inside the Washington Commanders’ FedExField in Maryland. The sportsbook is the newest in-stadia wagering facility on the grounds of a profess...Jan 26, 2023 IndustryKsa Plans to Eradicate Illegal Land-Based Gambling in 2023
Ksa Plans to Eradicate Illegal Land-Based Gambling in 2023
A post on the Kansspelautoriteit website by René Jansen, the chair of the Netherlands Gaming Authority, declared war on illegal land-based gaming in 2023. Jansen threw down the gauntlet, declaring: Quote “While enforcement in 20...Jan 25, 2023 LegalityRamifications of the MGA Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice
Ramifications of the MGA Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice
Since being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, Malta has rapidly addressed several shortcomings in its broader purview. The demand for better management has flowed down to the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which has implem...Jan 24, 2023 LegalityCrypto Casino Case Drags Canadian Rapper Drake to Court
Crypto Casino Case Drags Canadian Rapper Drake to Court
No matter where in the world you find yourself, you will have heard of Stake casino. The brand is one of the most successful crypto casinos in the world and is owned by two young Australian entrepreneurs, Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani. The cryptocurren...Jan 23, 2023 EntertainmentNew York Lawmakers Introduce Online Poker Legalization Bill in Assembly
New York Lawmakers Introduce Online Poker Legalization Bill in Assembly
As New York continues to bask in the glory of having a record-breaking first year after sports betting kicked off in January 2022, legislators are looking for ways to expand the gambling market. During the January 17 legislative session, NY State Rep...Jan 22, 2023 LegalityVideoslots Adds Its 9000th Casino Game, Mammoth Gold Megaways!
Videoslots Adds Its 9000th Casino Game, Mammoth Gold Megaways!
The adage "time flies when you're having fun" certainly seems true for the gambling entertainment provided by Videoslots online casino. We were astounded to read their announcement that they had reached the 9000 casino games milestone, especially...Jan 22, 2023 Game ReleaseMacau Junket King Alvin Chau Gets 18-Year Jail Term for Casino Crimes
Macau Junket King Alvin Chau Gets 18-Year Jail Term for Casino Crimes
On Wednesday, 48-year-old Suncity Group founder and former CEO Alvin Chau Cheok Wa was sentenced to an 18-year jail term. He was found guilty of facilitating illegal gambling activities in Macau, China’s Special Administrative Region, and on the main...Jan 22, 2023 LegalityFirst Mega Moolah Jackpot Win of 2023!
First Mega Moolah Jackpot Win of 2023!
Everyone starts their year with a list of New Year's Resolutions; for some, that means to exercise more, and for others, to try something new. Of course, winning close to $10 Million is on all of our lists, but for one lucky punter, their New Year’s...Jan 21, 2023 Big WinsPlay in Magical Realms of Online Casino Entertainment
Play in Magical Realms of Online Casino Entertainment
Enter a fantasy world of your choice, where goblins serve you food you shouldn't eat and drinks you should not drink. Join a team of treasure hunters to crack the code and try not to wake the sleeping dragon! What is your ideal fantasy land? Is i...Jan 20, 2023 Game ReleaseMGA Games Sets Sail for Portuguese Gambling Shores
MGA Games Sets Sail for Portuguese Gambling Shores
Portugal is undergoing a renaissance, attracting corporations, digital nomads, and various online businesses to set up shop in the idyllic island nation. It is also a sleeper region for online gambling, with gross gambling revenues skyrocketing from...Jan 19, 2023 Industry