Casino
October 3, 2023
Napoleon Casino Rolls Out Live Casino Games from Pragmatic Play
The provider of iGaming content, renowned for producing up to eight new slot titles every month, Pragmatic Play, announced it extended its existing agreement with Belgium’s market-leading gambling operator, Napoleon Sports and Casino. Under the extended agreement, Pragmatic agreed to supply the operator with its wide range of Live Casino games. Additionally, the company will […]
Business
October 2, 2023
FDJ Confirms Finalization of ZEturf Group Acquisition
The leading French lottery operator, Française des Jeux (FDJ), continues to expand its presence in the country after completing a major acquisition. The company has announced it finalized the takeover of the leading online horse racing and sports betting operator, ZEturf group. FDJ confirmed it finalized the acquisition of the operator in a deal with […]
Industry
October 2, 2023
Denmark’s ROFUS Self-Exclusion System Extends to Land-Based Venues
Seeking to protect consumers from excessive gambling and to ensure underage individuals cannot access land-based gambling locations, Denmark implemented a customized player ID. The announcement came from Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling regulator, who recently confirmed the aforementioned change is in effect as of October 1, 2023. In addition to the ramped-up protection with the player […]
Industry
September 29, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Germany Highlights Player Protection Measures
Germany’s authority responsible for licensing and supervision of online gambling, Gluecksspiel (GGL), highlighted the extensive measures for player protection available in the country under the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüNeuRStv 2021). The regulator reminded the effective measures for player protection and the announcement came ahead of the annual nationwide day of action against gambling addiction, […]
Legal
September 29, 2023
Dutch National Rapporteur Pitches 22 Points to Reform Gambling
Over the last decade, the expansion of online gambling activities has been unstoppable. With such growth in popularity, iGaming raises concerns about gambling-related harm and excessive gambling. Now, newly proposed changes in the Netherlands, call for the implementation of a system of rules and restrictions to protect online gamblers from overspending while at the same […]
Legal
September 29, 2023
Germany Considers Robust Regulations for Loot Boxes
Over the last decade, the popularity of loot boxes in video games has grown exponentially. While a majority of the audiences of video games remain children, the growing popularity of loot boxes raises concerns regarding their addictive mechanics that represent activity similar to online slots. Across Europe, loot boxes are under fire, with different countries […]
Business
September 28, 2023
Betsson Obtains French License, Plans Betting Services Launch
Betsson Group, the globally recognized betting and gaming operator, announced today that it secured an important license, allowing it to continue its European expansion. The company revealed that it was granted a license in France, allowing it to roll out its sports betting services within the regulated gambling market in the country. The market entry […]
Industry
September 27, 2023
Spelinspektionen Responds Positively to Proposed Money Laundering Act Changes
Sweden’s gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, has responded positively to recently proposed changes to the Money Laundering Act that would adjust penalty fees for AML violations. However, the authority proposed a different approach for fines that are less serious and unsystematic. Under the proposed adjustments, the Spelinspektionen must adjust penalty fines for operators that violate the […]
Business
September 27, 2023
Flutter Agrees to Acquire 51% Stake in MaxBet via $149M Deal
Global betting and gaming company, Flutter Entertainment, announced a major Balkan-facing acquisition. On Wednesday this week, the company revealed it acquired a 51% stake in the omni-channel sports betting and gaming operator with a strong presence in Serbia, MaxBet. The acquisition is subject to relevant regulatory clearances and has a cash consideration of €141 million […]
Sports
September 26, 2023
FeedConstruct Expands Coverage for Czech Handball via New Deal
The leading provider of real-time data and digital content, FeedConstruct, revealed it extended its existing partnership with the Czech Handball Men’s Extraleague. The latest collaboration, announced Monday, sees the provider significantly expand its content offering, enabling handball fans across the globe to benefit from enhanced experiences. Per the terms of the freshly minted partnership, FeedConstruct […]
