Industry
November 23, 2023
Sky Bet Confirms £250K Donation to Pediatric Cardiac Care Fund
Premier online betting operator in the UK by number of customers that provides pre-match and in-play odds in a variety of markets, Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet), has made a donation of over £250,000 ($313,500) to the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), one of Yorkshire’s top charities. The announcement was made during SBG’s Annual […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Anti-Gambling Advocate Garzón Exits Spanish Politics
The ongoing reshuffling in Spanish politics may be good news for the gambling industry as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, has stepped down. However, the industry shouldn’t get excited yet as his successor’s stance on gambling is still vague. Garzón is a vocal anti-gambling activist who has been an active promoter of regulations […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Triple Homicide near Mississippi Casino Leads to Capital Murder Charges
Earlier this month, law enforcement was dispatched to Robinsonville, Mississippi, after a shooting incident resulted in a car crash. The crime had taken place near a casino on Casino Center Drive and Tunica County Sheriff’s Office immediately started to investigate the shooting that resulted in the death of three individuals. According to the Sheriff’s Office, […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Kazakhstan Requires Operators to Provide Reports to the Tax Authority
Kazakhstan parliament members have approved changes to the country’s Tax Code that will require operators to provide reports on the activities of local players. Under the new rules, owners of gambling and lottery companies must submit information about the size of bets players have placed, as well as data on gambling losses and winnings. The […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
UK Government Reaffirms Continued Support for Arcade and Amusement Sector
UK Secretary of State for Sport, Gambling, and Civil Society, Stuart Andrew, has confirmed the imminent release of the government’s response to the initial round of consultations concerning the white paper into the Gambling Act 2005 review. Addressing arcade and amusement sector representatives, Andrew emphasized the government’s recognition of the sector’s vital economic contributions. Collaboration […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
UKGC: Collecting Robust Gambling Data Can Improve Regulations
Proper collection of data plays an important part in analyzing the gambling sector and determining adult gambling participation as well as problem gambling. The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, has an ongoing goal to improve the methodology for collecting data for the participation of adults in gambling activities across the country. Continuously […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
Brazil: Senate Postpones Sports Betting Discussions
Brazil’s Senate has once again pushed back its decision about the future of sports betting. The country has been preparing to launch wagering on sports for some time now but the legislators continue to be indecisive. In addition to the Senate, the Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) delayed its Tuesday meeting to Wednesday, further signifying the […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
CreedRoomz Enters Danish Market with New Live Casino Licence
CreedRoomz, a leading gaming provider, has triumphantly acquired a Danish license from the Danish Gambling Authority to operate live casino games in Denmark. This strategic move extends CreedRoomz’s footprint across Europe and promises to bring high-quality gaming entertainment to Danish players. Success in Denmark could propel further expansion across the Old Continent, aligning with CreedRoomz’s […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
Study Reveals Half of Germany’s Online Gambling Happens on Unlicensed Sites
A recent study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) and conducted by economist Gunther Schnabl from the University of Leipzig has raised concerns about the efficacy of Germany’s online gambling regulation. Industry stakeholders have also urged for immediate changes to address some of the current regulatory […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
Michelle Rowland Believes Banning Gambling Ads in Australia Will Not Be Easy
A week ago, Australia’s House of Representatives approved the ban on using credit cards to gamble online. However, another much-discussed ban, the ban on gambling advertisements, might prove to be a trickier matter. Michelle Rowland, Australia’s communications minister, commented on the matter, saying that the implementation of such a ban might prove to be very […]
