Sports
March 28, 2024
Olympique Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain 2024 Ligue 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Winning Le Classique is a huge motivation on its own, but Olympique Marseille have another reason to go all-in on Sunday. Jean-Louis Gasset’s men are 10-9-7 overall, which accounts for 39 points. They’re seventh in the Ligue 1 standings, so if they want to get into the Euro zone, they need more points. When it […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
UKGC Mandates Quarterly Regulatory Returns from License Holders
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a significant amendment to license condition 15.3.1, mandating that all license holders submit regulatory returns quarterly. This decision follows the UKGC’s Autumn 2023 Consultation on proposed Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) changes and represents a positive step towards improved gambling harm prevention. A Quarterly Approach Has […]
Lottery
March 26, 2024
Lottoland Grabs German Lottery License after Years of Regulatory Trouble
Lottoland’s German subsidiary, Lottoland Deutschland, has secured a license from the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) to offer its lottery products in Germany. The company, which is now been whitelisted by the regulator, is set to secure additional licenses in the near future. Lottoland’s Germany-facing business was founded in 2020 and will finally reach customers […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
UK MP Involved in Gambling Lobbying Scandal Resigns
Tory MP Scott Benton has decided to resign, saying that he has always sought to protect Blackpool’s best interests. His departure comes a year after a gambling lobbying scandal. For reference, Benton was suspended from the parliament after he was accused of lobbying efforts. Back in early 2023, the Blackpool South MP was approached by […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
VDAI Slams ‘Gambling Atlas Germany 2023’ Over Methodological Flaw
The Association of the German Slot Machine Industry (VDAI) has voiced strong criticisms against the “Gambling Atlas Germany 2023,” citing methodological flaws and inadequacies. The VDAI outlined 30 specific points of contention, highlighting unreliable sources, flawed methodologies, and erroneous claims within the Atlas. ‘Gambling Atlas Germany 2023’ Falls Short on Objectives and Statistical Accuracy” The […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
Malta Gaming Authority Cancels BTM Entertainment’s License
Several years ago, in 2019, the gambling regulator in Malta, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), announced it decided to suspend the authorization of BTM Entertainment Group Limited, a company that operated the online gambling brand Roy Richie. This suspension effectively stopped the gambling company from operating as it wasn’t allowed to register new players or […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
BetCity’s Former Owners File €104M Counterclaim against Entain
A few years ago, Entain announced its plans to acquire the leading online betting and iGaming brand in the Netherlands, BetCity. Last year in January, the company finalized the acquisition of the brand. However, earlier this year, Entain launched a lawsuit, alleging that the former owners of BetCity failed to disclose a couple of breaches […]
Business
March 25, 2024
Swintt Expands Presence in Germany via Bet-At-Home Deal
Swintt, a leading provider of gambling software and games, has unveiled a new tie-up with Bet-At-Home, a German iGaming platform. Under the deal, the former company will inject its full SwinttPremium portfolio into the operator’s content offering. Bet-At-Home is one of Germany’s big sports betting operators, which is now slowly expanding its lineup of iGaming […]
Industry
March 22, 2024
Spelinspektionen to Assess Accounts Used for Criminal Activities
According to a new government mandate from the Swedish authorities, the country’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has been asked to assess all the risks tied to gambling accounts that are used for money laundering and other similar types of criminal activities. Proposals to Be Drafted After the Assessment At the end of the thorough reviewing process […]
Business
March 21, 2024
Gambling.com to Acquire XLMedia Betting Assets in $42.5M Deal
Gambling.com Group, an award-winning performance marketing company serving the iGaming industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire XLMedia’s sports betting business in Europe and Canada. The $42.5 million deal comes in the wake of the signing of a new $50 million credit facility with Wells Fargo. Under the deal, Gambling.com will pay a fixed […]
