Industry
February 15, 2024
Kindred Joins Women in Tech Sweden for the Eighth Year in a Row
International gambling powerhouse Kindred has once again signed up as a co-creating partner to Women in Tech Sweden, the Swedish arm of the world’s foremost organization for inclusion, diversity and equity. As a co-creating partner, Kindred will participate in the Women in Tech conference on April 17 in Stockholm, helping the nonprofit promote its initiatives. […]
Industry
February 15, 2024
Germany’s Self-Exclusion Site Was Shut Down for 24 Hours
Anonymous sources who spoke to NEXT.io announced that people’s access to Germany’s centralized self-exclusion platform for online gamblers called OASIS has been restricted for approximately 24 hours in the past week. A government spokesperson confirmed the information according to which OASIS was shut down on February 13, starting at 21:00 CET. The incident added even […]
Industry
February 15, 2024
Former Fiancé of S. Korean Fencer Sentenced to Prison for Fraud
In October, Olympian Nam Hyun-hee posed with her future husband Jeon Cheong-jo for a popular magazine in South Korea. The famous Olympian fencer’s fiancé presented himself at the time as an heir to a wealthy family. This public appearance ultimately led to the downfall of Jeon, who not only appeared to be a female rather […]
Industry
February 15, 2024
North Korea Allegedly Develops and Sells Illegal Gambling Websites
Similar to China, gambling is prohibited in North Korea. However, the totalitarian dictatorship country focusing on the Kim family currently has two casinos. Visitors of North Korea can gamble at the country’s two foreigner-only casinos, the Pyongyang Casino in the Yanggakdo International Hotel in Pyongyang and the Imperial Hotel & Casino in Rason. This practice […]
Industry
February 14, 2024
Bet365 Celebrates Never Ordinary Campaign with Early Payout Offer
Sports betting giant bet365 unveiled its “unrivaled” Early Payout Offer and launched a new ad to celebrate the occasion. The 30-second spot highlights the boons of the offer, which is a part of the company’s Never Ordinary campaign. The Never Ordinary campaign demonstrates bet365’s desire to make every bet special and is accompanied by a […]
Industry
February 14, 2024
Police in Ireland Continues Search for Missing Poker Player
Last week, the Irish police, also known as Gardaí, confirmed it renewed its appeal for information related to the mysterious and unexpected disappearance of a 41-year-old poker player dating back to 2019. The recent request reignited the efforts in resolving the missing person’s case that involved Jon Jonsson, a poker player from Iceland who disappeared […]
Industry
February 14, 2024
Former BaltCap Partner Arrested for €27M Misappropriation
Earlier this month, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the independent public prosecution office of the European Union, requested the arrest of Sarunas Stepukonis, a former BaltCap Infrastructure Fund partner, over suspicion of misappropriation of €27 million ($28.9 million) from the fund. The aforementioned request for the arrest of the former BaltCap partner was confirmed […]
Industry
February 14, 2024
PENN Secures New York Sports Betting Licenses in Deal with Wynn Interactive
Penn Entertainment has set its sights on the lucrative New York market with a recent strategic move. The company announced a significant agreement with Wynn Interactive Holdings, marking a pivotal step towards acquiring mobile sports wagering licenses for New York market access. PENN’s $25 Million Deal Secures Key Licenses for ESPN BET Launch in New […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Norway’s Gambling Authority Issues Influencer Warnings
Norway’s Gambling Authority founded in 2001 to supervise the administration and oversight of gaming controlled by the state and private, Lottstift, has stated that it will take a zero-tolerance approach to social media platforms promoting live streams and content revolving around online gambling. The country has imposed a total blackout on gambling advertising. According to […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Light & Wonder Elevates the Gaming Experience at Harry Reid International Airport
Light & Wonder, a prominent player in cutting-edge gaming solutions, has been selected to manage the Michael J Gaughan Airport Slot Concession slot floors at Harry Reid International Airport. The company’s innovative systems offering will replace the existing solution for over 1,100 slot machines across multiple terminals, ushering in a new era of enhanced gaming […]
