Industry
July 29, 2022
DraftKings Attends, Promotes, and Sponsors Conference on Responsible Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) partnered with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) to host the 2022 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling. The 36th iteration of the event took place on 20 – 22 July in Boston and gathered over 600 individuals. Industry representatives, responsible gambling advocates, and […]
Industry
July 29, 2022
The American Gaming Association Released Updated AML Best Practices
The American Gaming Association last updated its anti-money laundering guidelines in 2019, before the industry has heavily hit by the global pandemic and with the uptick in financial results, changing US legislation, and more global factors, an update to this document couldn’t have come too soon. AGA Offers Update on AML Best Practices The American […]
Industry
July 28, 2022
Bremen Authorities Rejected Betting Shop License Applications
Betting shops in the northern German city of Bremen have just about a week to prove they are not involved in money laundering and avoid being shut down for good, reported The Guardian. Prove Funding or Face Closure The city is planning to close down all betting shops and has already rejected betting license applications […]
Industry
July 28, 2022
EGBA Wants to Build a Sustainable Future Through Cooperation
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has issued a series of demands related to the promotion of a safer gambling environment on the continent. Among them, is the need for casino operators and trading associations to cooperate more and promote safer gambling practices. The main goal for these recommendations expressed by the EGBA is […]
Industry
July 28, 2022
KSA Probes into Lotteries Mixing Lottery with Online Gambling
Seeking to better protect lottery consumers, the Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced it launched a new investigation. Dutch Gambling Regulator Launches New Investigation The regulator unveiled that the investigation is the result of lottery operators “increasingly adding online game elements to their offer.” Probing into mixing lottery with online gambling, the KSA vowed to […]
Industry
July 28, 2022
Kenyan Authorities Report Suspicious Jackpot Wins Tied to Money Laundering
Authorities in Kenya have flagged lucrative jackpot wins as potential money-laundering activities. The review was launched by Fred Matiang’i, the interior cabinet secretary, and noted that the owners of the betting companies may launder billions of shillings through the wins. Kenyan Laws Don’t Require Operators to Report Suspicious Activities Current laws in Kenya state that […]
Industry
July 28, 2022
EveryMatrix to Supply Its Turnkey Solution to bet-at-home
Gaming technology, content and services supplier EveryMatrix was chosen to deliver its comprehensive turnkey solution to bet-at-home and replace the operator’s existing proprietary platform. Boost Household Position, Enhance Operations The agreement between B2B platform provider EveryMatrix and German-based sports betting and gaming operator bet-at-home will see EveryMatrix’s tech stack replace bet-at-home’s exiting platform and power […]
Industry
July 27, 2022
Epic Risk Management’s Education Reached Thousands of UK Students
Educational programs funded independently of the gambling industry and delivered by gambling harm consultancy Epic Risk Management have reached nearly 35,000 students across schools and colleges in the UK in 2021/22. Face-to-Face Interactions Irreplaceable The education sessions delivered by Epic Risk Management either face-to-face or via online resources to schools from all four Home Nations […]
Industry
July 27, 2022
Betfair Promotes Shane O’Driscoll to Marketing Director
Gambling operator Betfair added to its senior management team, appointing Shane O’Driscoll as its new marketing director. Betfair is owned by Irish bookmaking holding company Flutter Entertainment, which recently made sweeping changes to its management team. The New Marketing Director Rose from the Ground Up O’Driscoll’s career is a fine example of professional growth. He […]
Industry
July 27, 2022
MiFinity to Power PressEnter with Payment Solutions
PressEnter Group, a bold mobile-first iGaming company, has inked a new deal with MiFinity, an eWallet company that allows customers to pay online. As per the agreement, MiFinity will allow PressEnter’s customers to pay online using its solutions. MiFinity to Provide PressEnter with Payment Solutions The new deal will provide PressEnter’s customers with greater flexibility […]
