Casino
July 7, 2022
No Mandatory Loss Limits for Online Gamblers in the Netherlands
Franc Weerwind, Dutch minister for legal protection who is also responsible for gambling legislation, was questioned by MPs regarding the possible introduction of obligatory loss limits for gamblers. Weerwind’s Pragmatic Approach Weerwind’s answers, which discarded mandatory restrictions on losses, showed that the minister has a balanced and pragmatic approach to gambling regulations. MPs Michael van […]
Casino
July 7, 2022
Crown Melbourne Makes Positive Changes, Claims Report
It was last autumn when Ray Finkelstein launched a probe into Crown Melbourne’s operations. The Royal Commissioner unveiled a massive scheme involving card transfers via China UnionPay that enabled high-rollers from China to skip currency restrictions. Following Finkelstein’s report, the operator was given two years to implement changes and ensure its compliance with the local […]
Casino
July 7, 2022
Aquis Gets Third Offer for Casino Canberra
A third offer has come in for Aquis Entertainment’s Canberra casino amounting to AUD 60 million ($41 million). The bid was submitted by Iris CC Holdings, which outbid the two offers by Capital Leisure & Entertainment Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Oscars Group. Iris Capital’s Offer Beats Both Offers from Capital Leisure In May, Aquis […]
Industry
July 7, 2022
DCMS Minister Steps Downs, Gambling Act White Paper Still Not Published
UK’s DCMS minister for tech and digital, Chris Philp, has decided to voice out his protest against PM Boris Johnson and becomes the latest Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) to hand out his resignation. Philp was in charge of overseeing the review of the UK’s Gambling Act. The Gambling Industry in the Country Might Suffer […]
Business
July 7, 2022
Entain on Track to Hit $1.3B in NGR in 2022 Despite Online Slowdown
Entain has issued its latest trading update covering the period from April 1 through June 30, 2022. The company has also summed up the results from the first half-year or H1, covering the period from January 1 through June 30, 2022. The report highlights a snipper of the current group’s net gaming revenue and how […]
Industry
July 7, 2022
Gambling Policy Advisers May Be Lobbying Against Tougher Regulations
British MPs plan to write a letter to prime minister Boris Johnson expressing their concerns that some members of the cabinet have ties to the gambling industry and may oppose proposed stricter regulatory measures aiming to protect gambling addicts. New Gambling Reforms Proposed by DCMS The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has […]
Business
July 7, 2022
ParlayBay to Pivot Towards Asia with AzureTech
ParlayBay has signed a distribution partnership with iGaming aggregation platform AzureTech. As a result, ParlayBay will be able to boost the reach of its dedicated sports betting products which will now be part of AzureTech’s platform which has a strong focus on the Asian market. AzureTech to Give ParlayBay Market Boost ParlayBay will benefit from […]
Insider
July 7, 2022
Livespins CCO Pedersen: Our Model Creates Limitless Opportunities
Livespins CCO Michael Pedersen walks us through the company, the very origins of the project, its success with top-flight iGaming brands, and the recent partnership opportunities Livespins has been able to claw for itself. The innovative model has captivated audiences, enabling Livespins to continue revolutionizing the way people consume and enjoy slot gaming. Speaking of […]
Casino
July 7, 2022
Pragmatic Play Launches with Argentinian Casino Pálpitos
Pragmatic Play has launched its products with Argentinian iGaming casino Pálpitos, operating out of the country’s Tucumán province. The launch is part of Pragmatic’s expansion plans in the Latin American market, which feature multiple jurisdictions in the region already. Pragmatic Play Committed to Growth in Latin America As a result, Pálpitos players will have access […]
Casino
July 7, 2022
Lottoland Appoints Antonio Villaverde as President of Legal
Lottoland has brought former Mr Green head of legal Antonio Torralba Villaverde as the company’s new vice president of legal. The appointment reflects Lottoland’s commitment to ensuring that it remains compliant as it seeks to navigate new and changing markets in the iGaming experience. Torralba’s most recent position saw him working for StubHub where he […]
