Industry
November 29, 2023
UK MP Criticizes Gambling Commission, Receives Donations from Industry
Last week, Craig Whittaker, a Tory MP, criticized the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, in an op-ed piece for the Conservative Home. At the time, he touched upon the ongoing gambling reform in the country, criticizing the proposed affordability checks, deeming them “invasive for customers.” Moreover, Whittaker warned that the intrusive changes […]
Sports
November 29, 2023
Chelsea vs. Brighton 2023-24 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Brighton are coming to London after four Premier League games with zero losses. The Seagulls are taking on Chelsea, whose form isn’t too impressive, but the Blues have put on some really great performances lately (e.g., a 4-4 draw with Man City, a 4-1 win over Tottenham, etc.). Judging by the Chelsea vs. Brighton EPL […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Entain Speaks Out against Ineffective German Regulations
Entain Plc, a prominent player in the global gaming industry, endorsed the findings of a study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), highlighting the significant presence of black-market operators in Germany. The operator noted that current regulations disincentivized consumers from engaging with regulated gambling companies, contributing […]
Business
November 27, 2023
Norsk Tipping Names Tonje Sagstuen Permanent CEO
Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian government-owned gambling company, confirmed changes to its senior-level management this summer. The company unveiled back in August that Tonje Sagstuen, a seasoned executive with extensive experience, will take over the role of acting CEO, effective from September 1, 2023. At the time, she was appointed to an interim CEO role while […]
Sports
November 27, 2023
Board of the British Horseracing Authority Renews Start Rules
Earlier in the week, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), announced it would launch the fourth trainer and stable staff survey as a means of identifying yard-based problems and assisting the Industry People Board. Now, the authority whose goal is to build “a brighter future for our sport, our horses, and our people” has announced a […]
Business
November 27, 2023
Pragmatic Play Boosts Slovakian Presence with Niké Deal
The provider of quality casino games, powering iGaming operators across the globe, Pragmatic Play, announced it inked a new content agreement. On Monday, the company revealed it joined forces with Niké, a leading Slovakian gambling operator. Under the terms of the new agreement, Pragmatic agreed to supply the operator with products from its slots portfolio. […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Tough Regulations to Impact Dublin Betting Shops Advertising
The current planning regulations in Dublin, Ireland, require betting shops to remove banners promoting gambling without a penalty within a period of four weeks. During this time, the betting shops can retain this form of advertising which is deemed illegal by the Dublin City Council, a council responsible for planning, development and other community initiatives. […]
Slots
November 24, 2023
Play’n GO Launches Dutch Flip to the Dutch Market
The Swedish-based business-to-business online provider of slots responsible for some of the most iconic titles in the industry including the Book of Dead series and Reactoonz, Play’n GO, has announced the release of its Dutch Flip slot to the Dutch market. Harnessing the Momentum Originally, Play’n GO released the blockbuster game in the Netherlands a […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Sky Bet Confirms £250K Donation to Pediatric Cardiac Care Fund
Premier online betting operator in the UK by number of customers that provides pre-match and in-play odds in a variety of markets, Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet), has made a donation of over £250,000 ($313,500) to the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), one of Yorkshire’s top charities. The announcement was made during SBG’s Annual […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Anti-Gambling Advocate Garzón Exits Spanish Politics
The ongoing reshuffling in Spanish politics may be good news for the gambling industry as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, has stepped down. However, the industry shouldn’t get excited yet as his successor’s stance on gambling is still vague. Garzón is a vocal anti-gambling activist who has been an active promoter of regulations […]
