The National Hockey League (NHL) has penned its first European licensing partnership with Czech sportsbook operator Tipsport NHL Licenses First European Sportsbook Partner The National Hockey League (NHL) has signed a licensing partnership with Czech betting group Tipsport. The deal grants Tipsport the rights to utilise the League’s official brand and matchday data. Tipsport will […]
The advertising regulator in the UK reminded stakeholders that the consultation period with regards to providing evidence on loot boxes and other types of in-game purchases is approaching its end, January 28. Less Than a Week Remaining The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) initiated consultations in November 2020, after some concerns related to certain elements of […]
Fonbet, a Russian bookmaker, has signed a multi-year agreement with Real Madrid to become its official betting partner in Russia and the CIS region. The agreement is set to end in the 2022/2023 season. Fonbet Becomes Real Madrid’s Official Partner in Russia Real Madrid, a prestigious soccer club with a solid history, is signing off […]
The cooling-off by HSBC UK has been increased to 72 hours from 24 hours amid reports that gaming revenue and active accounts are increasing. HSBC Introduces 72 Cooling-off Period to Counterweigh Increase in Gambling HSBC UK has decided to extend its cooling-off period that prohibits gamblers who have been playing excessively from using money on […]
The launch of regulated online gambling in the Netherlands suffered a third setback after the country’s gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) confirmed market launch as per the Dutch Online Gambling Act (KOA Act) would not happen before October 1, 2021. Third Delay for the Launch The delay comes after yesterday’s announcement in the Dutch Senate from […]
Sazka Group announced that it hired the services of Brent Hoberman. In his new position, the founder of Lastminute.com will provide counsel for the company on its bid for the National Lottery license in the U.K. Sazka Group Hires the Services of Brent Hoberman One of Europe’s fastest-growing lottery companies, Sazka Group, announced that it […]
The existing partnership between Sportradar and the EHF, related to the provision of technology solutions and aimed at protecting the integrity of the game, was extended for a decade. Sportradar and EHF Sign off a Decade-Long Partnership to Battle Integrity Threats Sportradar, which is a sports data technology supplier, and the European Handball Federation (EHF) […]
A counselor at a gambling center in Co Limerick has cautioned that the number of people seeking help for gambling has increased by 50% over the past months of the pandemic. Gambling Addiction Precipitated by Pandemic A Co Limerick center in Ireland has reported a significant spike in the cases of problem gambling since the […]
UKGC’s proposed amendment of Great Britain’s Gambling Law faces controversy, as it would be a “significant invasion of personal freedom,” critics say. “Invasion of Personal Freedom” The focus of the British lawmakers to reform Great Britain’s gaming laws faces controversy in the country, opened to debate by an anonymous letter recently sent to the British […]
Spain’s gambling regulator reported 56,329 people registered for the country’s self-exclusion scheme in 2020, 6,042 more compared to the people who joined in 2019. The self-exclusion register, Registro General de Interdicciones de Acceso al Juego (RGIAJ) set up in 2015 by Spain’s gambling regulatory body Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) is gaining popularity […]
