Industry
April 20, 2023
Wazdan Signs Content Deal with Palms Bet in Bulgaria
The innovative provider of games for the online gambling vertical, Wazdan, signed a new deal with the experienced gambling operator in Bulgaria, Palms Bet. On Thursday, Wazdan confirmed details regarding the new collaboration that sees the gambling operator tap into a portfolio of its games. Thanks to the recent deal, a part of Palms Bet’s […]
Industry
April 20, 2023
IGT and L&W Represent a Golden Opportunity for Investors
Over the last few years, a notable increase in the cost of living was observed. Contrary to popular belief, many investors actually make money during a recession which is why investments continue to be popular. The gambling sector is one vertical for investors, but lottery and gaming-related businesses can also bring benefits for investors, a […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
New Media Association to Ensure Responsible Sports Betting Approach
The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, WNBA, NBCUniversal and FOX joined forces today to create the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising, a voluntary association of sports and media entities seeking to ensure a responsible approach to sports betting advertising. Establish Guardrails around Sports Betting Advertising All members of the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
ACMA Warns Kayo over Recent Advertising Standards Violation
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has reported that Kayo, a sports streaming service, has breached its rules on gambling advertising. The service reportedly broadcast gambling advertisements during the May 2022 Fremantle V Collingwood AFL match, violating local laws. Under Australian law, services cannot stream gambling ads during live sporting events between 5 am […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
ASA Justifies Ruling against a Gambling Ad from BetVictor
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the United Kingdom’s advertising regulator, announced it upheld its ruling against BV Gaming, a company trading as BetVictor in the country. The complaint relates to a paid ad on the social media platform Facebook. Back in January, an ad for BetVictor on Facebook featured Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, two […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
The Star May Slash Approximately 500 Workplaces
The Star Entertainment Group, the leading entertainment and gambling company in Australia, released a new trading update, confirming the possibility to reduce its workforce. On Wednesday, the company revealed it plans to cancel its short-term and other incentives for FY23, while at the same time freezing salaries for non-EBA (enterprise bargaining agreement) employees. What’s more […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
Casino Guru to Research Self-exclusion on a Global Scale
Online gaming database Casino Guru has teamed up with City, University of London, a British public research university, to research and recommend self-exclusion practices. The partnership will see the two parties identify the best approach to self-exclusion. This project continues Casino Guru’s Global Self-Exclusion Initiative from 2020, which saw the database specialist work on a […]
Industry
April 18, 2023
Spain Seeks to Regulate Internet Celebrities
Spain’s Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), a regulatory body that deals with fair competition, wants streamers to make a contact point available to their fans. This would allow the audiences to exercise their right to critique and reply to posts. The measure, which seeks to promote transparency in media, would, according […]
Industry
April 18, 2023
Camelot Highlights the Success of Its Operation 18 Program
Camelot, the incumbent operator of Britain’s National Lottery, reported record-breaking ID check rates across its shops in the United Kingdom. The company noted that the results attest to its commitment to safer gambling. As part of its Operation 18 mystery shopper program, Camelot made more than 11,600 retailer visits. The results of this initiative demonstrated […]
Industry
April 18, 2023
Irish Casino Security Attacker Sentenced to Prison
Generally, prison sentences seek to penalize individuals for their crimes but also serve as a deterrent for future offenses. Many of the people who are sentenced and go to prison return to their old habits once out, which puts their freedom at further risk. But while some prefer their old ways, other convicted individuals do […]
