Business
January 8, 2024
Bragg Gaming Group Appoints Ex-Sportradar Executive as CHRO
NASDAQ and TSX-listed content-driven supplier of iGaming technology, Bragg Gaming Group, has announced Simon Dudnjik as the new chief human resources officer. The ex-Sportradar executive will be located in Slovenia’s capital city of Ljubljana, where he will oversee people functions across the group’s offices based in Toronto, Las Vegas, London, Reno, Chennai, and Malta. Dudnjik, […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Lithuania Seeks to Increase the Legal Age for Gambling to 21
Lithuania’s parliament (Seimas) has received a new proposal that, if passed, would raise the minimum age limit for gambling to 21. As reported by SBC News, this proposal is part of the Seimas’ 2024 agenda and will be on voted by ministers later this year. The new measure applies to both retail and digital gambling. […]
Industry
January 4, 2024
Italy Determined to Revamp Gambling Laws despite Industry Concerns
Italy has taken a significant step towards a comprehensive reform of its online gambling sector in 2024, as the government has decided to proceed with the Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF)’s decree to reorganize the gambling sector. However, newly envisioned licensing fees have caused significant friction with operators who accused policymakers of their […]
Sports
January 4, 2024
Premier League Darts Names BetMGM New Title Sponsor
MGM Resorts’ exclusive online and offline sports betting partner, BetMGM, and Premier League Darts, the popular darts tournament launched in 2005 on Sky Sports, have sealed an important agreement with effects throughout 2024. BetMGM has been announced as the new title sponsor of the sport’s most popular roadshow event, the BetMGM Premier League, which will […]
Industry
January 4, 2024
AGCC Raises Alderney’s Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Risk Profile
Alderney, one of the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s three jurisdictions, is now exposed to higher risks of money laundering and terrorism financing. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, which is responsible for assessing risk across the British Crown dependency, explained that the risk of money laundering has increased from medium lower to medium. The latest report is the […]
Lottery
January 4, 2024
Tragedy Strikes as Lottery Winner’s Ex-Boyfriend Gunned Down in Edinburgh
Marc Webley, a 38-year-old man with a notorious past in Edinburgh’s gangland scene, was shot dead outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh, UK. Webley, known for his tumultuous relationship with Jane Parks, the UK’s youngest EuroMillions winner, met a tragic end in what authorities believe to be a targeted attack. Gunshots Mistaken for Fireworks […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
Buzz Bingo in Hot Water over Halloween Ad on Facebook
An advertisement post for Buzz Bingo that contained cartoon Halloween imagery caught the attention of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK. The post appeared back in October on Buzz Bingo’s Facebook page, promoting a campaign that promised £50,000 ($63,000) on Mondays throughout the month. The animated footage […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
LOK Licensed Casinos in Curacao Required to Show Digital Seal
As part of the important changes meant to increase transparency and improve credibility in the online gambling industry, all licensed online casinos that have successfully completed the licensing procedure under the National Ordinance on Game of Chance (LOK) in Curacao have to showcase a digital seal on their platforms. Special Conditions Must Be Met The […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Finland’s Veikkaus Introduces New Identification Requirements
Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly, has officially launched its new identification requirements. As announced in early November, the monopoly will now check the identities of players for all games. In line with the identification protocols implemented for coupon games earlier in 2023, Veikkaus will now verify the identities of all of its players. The measure […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Altenar Expands Bulgarian Foothold with Magic Bet Agreement
Last June, the leading provider of turnkey solutions, Altenar, announced it would strengthen its foothold in Europe by penetrating the Bulgarian market with the help of a partnership inked with Palms Bet. Now, the supplier of iGaming and sportsbook software has announced it would further increase its presence in the Balkans by securing a fresh […]
