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Is 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 IndustryUKGC £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 LegalityNow 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, 2024 IndustryWe Tracked Down a Pack of the Best Wildlife Slots Just for You
We Tracked Down a Pack of the Best Wildlife Slots Just for You
This week we have patiently tracked down several of the best wildlife and jungle-themed online slot games for you to play this weekend. Each of these fantastic titles is already live at our online casino partners, and our detailed review pages contai...Aug 11, 2023 Game ReleaseExplore by Categories
Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
More government officials are shifting focus to online gaming or, more specifically, the regulation thereof. Chile is among the latest to finally focus on implementing gaming regulations to regulate the market. They created a new bill, which has...Jan 23, 2024 LegalityThe 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 OpinionGamblersPick Community: Ringing Out 2023 in Style
GamblersPick Community: Ringing Out 2023 in Style
While we are excited to keep the momentum of last year rolling into 2024, it is essential to take a beat and enjoy what has been accomplished. December was great for the casino industry, progressive jackpot fans, and the GamblersPick Community. W...Jan 02, 2024 CommunityIs 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 IndustryUKGC £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 LegalityNow 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, 2024 IndustryWe Tracked Down a Pack of the Best Wildlife Slots Just for You
We Tracked Down a Pack of the Best Wildlife Slots Just for You
This week we have patiently tracked down several of the best wildlife and jungle-themed online slot games for you to play this weekend. Each of these fantastic titles is already live at our online casino partners, and our detailed review pages contai...Aug 11, 2023 Game ReleaseChile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
Chile Opens its Doors to Licensed and Regulated Online Gambling
More government officials are shifting focus to online gaming or, more specifically, the regulation thereof. Chile is among the latest to finally focus on implementing gaming regulations to regulate the market. They created a new bill, which has...Jan 23, 2024 LegalityThe 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 OpinionGamblersPick Community: Ringing Out 2023 in Style
GamblersPick Community: Ringing Out 2023 in Style
While we are excited to keep the momentum of last year rolling into 2024, it is essential to take a beat and enjoy what has been accomplished. December was great for the casino industry, progressive jackpot fans, and the GamblersPick Community. W...Jan 02, 2024 CommunityExplore by Categories
Finnish Government to End Veikkaus Gambling Monopoly in 2023
Finnish Government to End Veikkaus Gambling Monopoly in 2023
Industry pundits and the Finnish gambling community have been calling for the Finnish government to end the age-old monopoly held by Veikkaus. With the revelation that the government sees the value in disbanding its monopoly in favour of a licens...Jan 04, 2023 LegalityWhy Has the KSA Age-Gated Loyalty Programs?
Why Has the KSA Age-Gated Loyalty Programs?
New rules regarding gambling advertising in the Netherlands are in place, and it’s impacting who can see ads for loyalty programs. Offering savings and loyalty programs online are considered advertising, and operators may not provide these to adults...Jan 03, 2023 LegalityGambling Remains Illegal in Dubai, But What About Online Casinos?
Gambling Remains Illegal in Dubai, But What About Online Casinos?
Gambling is illegal in the seven UAE, that much we know - although Dubai is an Emirate where most casino-linked hotels are built. Dubai senior tourism official Issam Kazim stated that legalising gambling is not an option for the near future, even tho...Jan 02, 2023 OpinionSweden Calls For An End to Unlicensed Casinos in 2023
Sweden Calls For An End to Unlicensed Casinos in 2023
For many years the Swedish government took a live-and-let-live approach to unregulated online gambling. The country operated as a monopoly until 2019, when it bowed to pressure from the Europe Union and established what is arguably one of the most ba...Jan 01, 2023 LegalityWorld Cup Gambling Ads Fell 34%, Proving Spike Harm Alerts Wrong
World Cup Gambling Ads Fell 34%, Proving Spike Harm Alerts Wrong
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has reported a significant decrease in TV gambling advertising recorded during the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022. In a press release held on Thursday, the Council revealed that 110 ads were aired in this year’s World...Dec 31, 2022 IndustryGo for Gold With 5 New Online Slots and Celebrate the End of 2022
Go for Gold With 5 New Online Slots and Celebrate the End of 2022
Gold flows from all corners of every game, whether made by a spinning wheel, won at a land-based casino or worn around a rock star’s neck. But the theme is evident in all these slots: cash, coins, and gold! Slot enthusiasts will enjoy the compil...Dec 30, 2022 Game ReleaseOhio Unveils Responsible Gambling Campaign Ahead of Jan 1 Sports Betting Debut
Ohio Unveils Responsible Gambling Campaign Ahead of Jan 1 Sports Betting Debut
Ohio’s regulated online and mobile sports betting market will be going live the day after tomorrow, January 1, 2023. So, as the Buckeye State draws closer to its date with destiny, the state is keen to ensure that its citizens are protected. As a res...Dec 30, 2022 IndustryNSW Bully Tactics Foreshadows a Challenging Future for Online Casinos
NSW Bully Tactics Foreshadows a Challenging Future for Online Casinos
The Star Entertainment Group in Australia has been in the news for months due to its transgression of local gambling laws. This ongoing legal trouble saw Star Casino lose its license and incur an AU$100 million fine. This fine is in addition to the A...Dec 29, 2022 OpinionMassachusetts to Officially Launch Retail Sports Betting on Jan 31
Massachusetts to Officially Launch Retail Sports Betting on Jan 31
Sports fans in the Bay State are set to begin the New Year with a bang. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced last Thursday that retail sports betting will finally see the light of day within the state’s boundaries starting January 31,...Dec 27, 2022 IndustryBig Tech Faces Mounting Pressure to Protect Your Online Privacy
Big Tech Faces Mounting Pressure to Protect Your Online Privacy
One of the primary concerns for online gamblers is how their information is protected when transacting online. The need for privacy and security extends far beyond the data used to create an online casino profile and the banking information used for...Dec 27, 2022 TechnologySweden Leads the EU Charge in Online Casino Market Share
Sweden Leads the EU Charge in Online Casino Market Share
The European Online Gambling Key Figures 2022 publication by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and H2 Gambling Capital (H2GC) provided an interesting breakdown of how much market share online casino holds across the continent. Gi...Dec 26, 2022 IndustryFanDuel Debuts Single-Account Horse Racing and Sports Betting in the US
FanDuel Debuts Single-Account Horse Racing and Sports Betting in the US
In the true sense of its status as an industry leader, FanDuel became the first US sportsbook to offer sports betting and parimutuel horse wagering from the same account. The American sports betting juggernaut made the announcement on Wednesday, Dece...Dec 26, 2022 Industry