Industry
February 28, 2024
Play’n GO Study Says 55% of Swedish Players Want Bonus Buy Ban
A new poll from Play’n GO has revealed more than half of the online slot players in Sweden would agree with a ban on Bonus Buy mechanics imposed on online games. The mechanic, as revealed in a statement issued together with the survey results, enables gamers to buy their way into free spins or bonus […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Sex Worker Allegedly Helps Robbers in Las Vegas
Millions of visitors enjoy hospitality, gambling and leisure activities by visiting Las Vegas every year. But while many enjoy their visit without any hassle, not everyone’s visit to Sin City is the perfect holiday. This is precisely the case of a group of tourists who visited the gambling capital of the world but were robbed […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Affordability Checks in the UK May Cause Friction, Says Expert
Much has been said over the last few months about the proposed affordability checks in the UK. The changes, part of the overhaul of the gambling sector in the country, seek to protect bettors from excessive gambling. But while the affordability checks were presented earlier this month as a “frictionless light touch” by the Gambling […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
BetRivers Reinvigorates Delaware’s iGaming Sector
BetRivers, the interactive gaming arm of Rush Street Gaming, has significantly impacted Delaware’s iGaming landscape, with its first full month of operation in January recording a remarkable surge in revenue. The Delaware Lottery welcomed BetRivers in August 2023 as its latest iGaming partner, replacing the decade-long association with 888 Holdings and ushering in a new […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Spain’s Q4 Gambling Sector Results Reveal a Healthy Industry
Spain’s gaming industry has reported a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €315.29 million ($341.35 million) for the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). The authority closely monitors the state of the market, delivering detailed reports that help shape new regulations. Most sectors experienced growth, indicating a […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
New York Sen. Addabbo to Participate in Problem Gambling Online Debate
March is recognized as the Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a period when different initiatives across the United States will take place, raising awareness of gambling addiction and problem gambling. One such important initiative will be an online Zoom meeting sponsored by New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo. The upcoming meeting will see the Senator join […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
UK Government’s Gambling Crackdown Faces Backlash from Tory MPs
UK Tory MPs, including Philip Davies, have lambasted the UK government’s gambling crackdown plans as “completely outrageous,” igniting a fierce rebellion within the party ranks. Tory MP Philip Davies Slams Government’s ‘Snobbish’ Attitude Towards Punters Philip Davies, vocal in his opposition, criticized the government for what he perceives as a snobbish attitude towards punters, reported […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Sweden Didn’t Penalize Infiniza, Infuriating BOS
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, aggravated the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, BOS, by deciding not to levy charges against Infiniza. BOS emphasized its disagreement with this decision and demanded stricter regulations. For reference, Infiniza is a Malta-based online operator that offered its products to Swedish players despite lacking the necessary license. Originally, Sweden […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Dutch Gambling Regulator Highlights 2024 Supervisory Objectives
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), disclosed details regarding its focus for the year earlier this week. On Monday, the gambling regulator revealed that it will pay extra attention to a number of objectives that seek to make the sector safer and combat crimes. KSA’s objectives for 2024 are a part of its wider 2020-2024 […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Push Gaming Supplies Content to NEO.bet in Ontario
Push Gaming, a decorated B2B supplier of gaming content, has secured another major deal in North America. According to Push Gaming’s announcement, the provider will now power NEO.bet’s online casino in Ontario with content. This partnership will allow Push to expand its global footprint and supply another big North American gambling business with games. Players […]
