Industry
June 6, 2024
GamCare Wants More Support for At-Risk Employees Before Euro 2024
Leading, independent provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms, GamCare, has urged employers to be prepared to offer additional support to staff members who are vulnerable to gambling addiction just ahead of the much-anticipated start of Euro 2024. Safe Spaces and a 5-Step Plan for At-Risk Employees The UK charity […]
Sports
June 6, 2024
Jackpotjoy Prepares for Euro 2024 with UK Sports Betting Launch
Legacy bingo and online casino brand owned by Bally’s Corporation and operated by Gamesys Operations Limited, Jackpotjoy, has geared up for the much-anticipated UEFA Euro 24. The brand has announced the addition of a sportsbook to its website and mobile apps aimed at UK consumers. This is the first incursion into the sports betting world […]
Sports
June 6, 2024
Games Global Celebrates Coolbet’s €12M Jackpot Win, Largest in 2024
Wolf Blaze WowPot! Megaways, a game developed by Games Global and a cornerstone of the WowPot progressive jackpot campaign, has turned one fortunate player into a multimillionaire with an impressive payout of €11,846,211 (approximately $13 million). WowPot Sets Record with €12M Payday According to Games Global, this payout marks the largest sum awarded from the […]
Industry
June 6, 2024
Dutch Lawmakers Discuss Curaçao-Malta Tax Treaty’s Impact on Gambling
A proposed tax treaty between Curaçao and Malta is once again in the sights of Dutch lawmakers. Per the treaty, the two jurisdictions are expected to benefit from trade opportunities. At the same time, iGaming operators are expected to profit from the agreement that also seeks to fight financial crimes and prevent potential double taxation. […]
Sports
June 5, 2024
ANJ Introduces Sports Betting Addiction Campaign Ahead of Euro 2024
At the start of April, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) in France ANJ noted a series of responsible gambling improvements while advising vigilance ahead of the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024. Now, as the highly-anticipated soccer tournament is just around the corner, the French National Gaming Authority has announced a brand new prevention campaign to address […]
Industry
June 5, 2024
Safer Gambling Week Prompted Increased SG Tool Usage
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council announced that a record-breaking number of bettors are now using the safer gambling tools available to them. The BGC attributed the increase to the success of the Safer Gambling Week initiative. According to the BGC, the number of deposit limits set during last year’s SG Week increased by a massive […]
Legal
June 5, 2024
UK Gambling Regulator to Face Northern & Shell in Court
The transition of the UK National Lottery license from Camelot to Allwyn was completed in February this year. Ultimately, Allwyn was picked as the winner of the license after a selection process led by the gambling regulator in the country, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). However, not everyone agreed with the procurement process which is […]
Industry
June 4, 2024
Spain’s GGR Soars in Q1 as Interest in Gaming Grows
Spain’s gambling market continues to grow, as demonstrated by the local regulators’ latest GGR figures. In its report for the first quarter of 2024, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) highlighted gross gaming revenue of approximately EUR 350.7 million ($381.5 million). The reported figure notably represents an 11.2% increase compared to Q4 […]
Industry
June 4, 2024
Sweden’s Regulator Launches Campaign Aimed at Young Adults
On 3 June, the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) unveiled its latest initiative, “With Your Future at Stake,” a campaign designed to address the growing issue of gambling harm among young adults aged 18-25. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the consequences of unhealthy and risky gambling behaviors, channel users toward regulated offerings, and inform […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
Couple Wins £1M EuroMillions Jackpot, Refuses to Quit Day Jobs
Graeme and Katherine White, a UK couple from Cambridgeshire, are the latest lottery millionaires after scoring a life-changing £1 million ($1.27 million) EuroMillions jackpot. However, in a remarkable show of dedication, they have decided not to quit their day jobs in the police service and will attempt to avoid the pitfalls that come with sudden […]
