Legal
July 24, 2023
Betsafe Evades Sanction in Lithuania after Regulatory Breaches
The Gambling Supervision Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania, the gambling regulator in the country, unveiled details regarding a new probe into Lošimų strateginė grupė UAB, trading as Betsafe. On Monday, the regulator confirmed that it conducted an inspection of the company and uncovered breaches of the regulation related to […]
Industry
July 21, 2023
Clarion Gaming and ECA Extend ICE Partnership Agreement
Clarion Gaming has announced an extension of its important partnership with the European Casino Association (ECA), a European trade body for land-based casino companies. As announced, the new deal will run through 2029. Under the agreement, the ECA will continue to host the International Casino Conference (ICC) at ICE, Clarion’s annual trade exhibition. As usual, […]
Industry
July 20, 2023
Responsible Gambling Efforts by Swedish Operators Show Positive Results
Leading Swedish gambling operators, Kindred Group, Svenska Spel, and ATG, have released their latest data on responsible gambling in Sweden, revealing that a significant number of players change their behavior after being contacted by the operators. Operators Release Responsible Gambling Metrics in Sweden In an effort to promote transparency and responsible gambling, the three operators […]
Sports
July 20, 2023
STS Unveils Multi-Section Deal with GKS Katowice
Poland’s leading sports betting operator, STS, has unveiled an unprecedented deal with GKS Katowice, a Polish sports club. Under the agreement, the bookmaker will sponsor all of the club’s teams. The current deal is notably the first multi-section sponsorship in the country. It has been signed for a year but can be extended further. The […]
Industry
July 20, 2023
Betway Adopts EGBA Guidelines to Fight Money Laundering in European Gaming
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced that global iGaming operator Betway has joined its pan-European anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. This move highlights Betway’s desire to combat money laundering and protect the European gaming sector from financial fraud. The EGBA is Europe’s leading trade association for iGaming and has developed robust guidelines to reinforce […]
Casino
July 20, 2023
NetGaming Launches Content Portfolio with Novibet in Greece
Through a new exclusive link-up with Novibet, NetGaming is now going to deliver its portfolio of games with the company and make its titles available to local audiences, and Novibet’s players in particular. Expanding Geographical Footprint for Supplier The partnership is part of NetGaming’s ambitious plan to position its offer well across Europe and continue […]
Business
July 20, 2023
LeoVegas Group Secures Gaming License for the Netherlands
LeoVegas Group has been granted a gaming license for online operations in the Netherlands. The five-year license encompasses casino games, live casino, and sports betting, allowing the group to establish a strong foothold in the Dutch market. LeoVegas Group Eager to Capitalize on Dutch Market Potential The license was issued by the Dutch regulatory authority […]
Industry
July 19, 2023
Light & Wonder, Authentic Gaming Release 7’s on Fire LIVE Show
Light & Wonder and its Authentic Gaming subsidiary have teamed up to launch a new live game show in Europe. The unprecedented release is called 7’s on Fire LIVE and is a part of the former company’s 7’s on Fire franchise. This will be the first Authentic Gaming game show to leverage Light & Wonder’s […]
Industry
July 19, 2023
Czech Republic Seeks Tougher Regulations to Mitigate Gambling Harm
The Czech Republic plans to introduce major changes to how gambling is regulated in the country. The amendments to 2017’s Gambling Act follow an earlier review and would introduce more robust player safety and crime prevention measures. The original act introduced stricter regulations such as higher taxation rates for all gambling operators. The high taxes […]
Esports
July 19, 2023
UK Government Takes Action on Loot Boxes with New Guidelines
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released an update on industry-led measures to enhance player protections in relation to loot boxes in video games. Following the recommendations from DCMS, the industry trade body UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) has developed and published 11 principles on loot boxes. UK Government Calls for Improved […]
