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August 3, 2022
Rank Ad Banned by ASA for Breaching Cap Code (Edition 12) Rules
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of the UK has banned an in-app ad published by Rank Digital Gaming (Alderney) Ltd for breaching the CAP Code (Edition 12) rules 16.1, 16.3, 16.3.1, and 16.3.4, all of which refer to gambling. The Ad Suggested That Gambling Will Solve Financial Concerns Rank’s in-app ad featured Wolf Gold, a […]
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August 3, 2022
UK’s ASA Bans a Coral TV Ad for Insinuating Betting on Horse Racing
The UK’s ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) has ruled that a TV ad for Coral, which was broadcasted in March 2022, encouraged gambling and in doing so, it breached BCAP Code rules 17.3, 17.3.1 and 1.2, which refer to gambling and responsible advertising. Hence, ASA stated that the ad must be taken down and cannot appear […]
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August 3, 2022
The Netherlands’ Self-Exclusion Register Reaches 20,000 Participants
Ten months ago, the Netherlands updated its gambling regulations and legalized online gambling. The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) implemented various player protection measures, including a voluntary self-exclusion register. According to the latest data released by the regulator, over 20,000 gamblers have used this option. 5,000 have signed up in the past two months. The Register […]
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August 3, 2022
OpenBet to Acquire Multi Builder’s Pricing Algorithms
Sports betting entertainment solutions provider OpenBet announced it has secured a deal with Multi Builder Limited to acquire its proprietary sports technology and quantitative trading models. Key Development to Pricing & Trading Services The agreement for the acquisition of Multi Builder’s assets trading as ‘Sportsbook Models’ will further enhance OpenBet’s sportsbook trading and content portfolio […]
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August 3, 2022
Mansion Group Partners with Les Ambassadeurs Club in London
Online gaming company Mansion Group announced today it has signed a partnership with Les Ambassadeurs Club, a club and casino located in Mayfair, London, to offer online casino players a chance to experience live play at the private club. Premier London Gambling Location The partnership between Mansion Group and Les Ambassadeurs Club will allow players […]
Industry
August 2, 2022
IBAS Unveiled Plans to Become the New UK Gambling Ombudsman
The Independent Betting Adjudicating Service (IBAS), an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service within the UK gambling industry adjudicating disputes between licensed gambling operators and their customers since 1998, is seeking to become the new Gambling Ombudsman. ‘Experience, Expertise and Commitment’ The ambitious plan to take the role of the new Gambling Ombudsman was revealed by […]
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August 2, 2022
EveryMatrix Ready to Go Live in Ontario After Securing License
Busy head of the month for iGaming platform supplier EveryMatrix. The company did not only announce a fresh content deal with German slot creator Apparat Gaming on Tuesday, but it also scored a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The provider is now getting ready to go live in the Canadian province […]
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August 2, 2022
Playson Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Charity Tournament
The leading casino game developer, Playson, announced the launch of a new charity tournament. Charities in Ukraine to Benefit from New Tournament The tournament will seek to support good causes in Ukraine and celebrates the company’s 10th anniversary. On Tuesday, Playson encouraged the iGaming industry to join it in supporting its “Big Play is On” […]
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August 2, 2022
Spinomenal’s Grand Holiday Tournament Offers Cash & NFT Prizes
Developer of casino content, technology and services Spinomenal announced today it has re-launched the Grand Holidays Tournament and will offer players a chance of winning not only cash but NFT collectible prizes. Reinvigorated Grand Holidays Tournament The re-launch of Spinomenal’s hugely popular Grand Holidays Tournament will feature several NFT mini rounds that will be activated […]
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August 2, 2022
Macau to Cut Quarantine on Arrival to 7 Days Starting From August 6
Macau has lowered the mandatory quarantine for non-mainland tourists from 10 to 7 days. These new measures will be in effect on Saturday, August 6, as confirmed by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre of the city. Travelers Must Have a Negative Quarantine Test on Arrival Just as before, in order to qualify for […]