Sports
July 4, 2023
FSA Study Shows Soccer Fans Worry about Clubs’ Gambling Ties
Ahead of the imminent changes to the regulatory landscape in the UK that will ban gambling sponsorships in a few years, a new study reveals that a majority of soccer fans are concerned about the exposure of gambling via such deals. In light of the much-anticipated release of the White Paper on the Gambling Act […]
Legal
July 4, 2023
Administrative Court in Sweden Overturns $550K Fine against ATG
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority, announced Monday that a fine it imposed against the horseracing and betting operator, AB Trav & Galopp (ATG), has been annulled by the Administrative Court in Linköping. The fine was imposed by the gambling watchdog back in November 2022 and it came along with a warning over anti-money laundering failures. […]
Sports
July 3, 2023
711.nl Selected as SC Telstar’s Main Sponsor
Gambling operator 711.nl has forged a new partnership with SC Telstar, a Dutch soccer club. Under the agreement, the former company will serve as the team’s main sponsor until the end of the 2024-25 season. As agreed, 711 will sponsor the Netherlands-based club, supporting it financially throughout the season. In return, the club will feature […]
Business
July 3, 2023
FDJ to Benefit from Playtech’s Poker Network and Services
The globally-recognized technology company delivering solutions and services powering sports betting, casino, poker and other operators within the gambling vertical, Playtech, announced Monday it joined forces with the leading gaming operator in France, La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Thanks to the freshly minted partnership, FDJ will benefit from Playtech’s poker network, including content and services. […]
Industry
July 3, 2023
NHS Opens New Clinics amid Increase in Gambling Treatment Demand
Amid an increase in the number of patients referred for treatment for gambling addiction and ahead of its upcoming 75th anniversary, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK announced it is expanding the support services for people affected by gambling and gambling-related harm. On Sunday, NHS’ chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, revealed that the action […]
Poker
July 3, 2023
OlyBet Group Becomes Official Partner to WSOP for WSOP Tallinn
The partnership will see OlyBet Group become the official partner for the upcoming WSOP Tallinn which will be held from September 14 through September 24, 2023, at the Olympic Park Casino and Hilton Hotel. This is the first time that the World Series of Poker has headed into Northern Europe, creating a new, exciting, and […]
Sports
June 30, 2023
Superbet Named Title Sponsor of First World Series of Darts in Poland
Online sports betting and gaming operator, Superbet, announced it has been named title sponsor of the 2023 Superbet Poland Darts Masters scheduled to take place next week. Logo Featuring on Players and On-Stage The selection of Superbet as title sponsor of the inaugural edition of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)’s World Series of Darts will […]
Industry
June 30, 2023
Hungary: Regulator to Start Blocking Illegal Gambling Payments
Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) announced today that the blocking of bank accounts linked to illegal gambling operators would begin from July 1. Payments to Illegal Gambling Websites Will Be Refused The SZTFH notified all interested parties that it would work in close cooperation with the banks to implement restrictions on deposits to […]
Business
June 30, 2023
Amusnet Continues Expansion in Italy with Microgame
The leading provider of solutions for the online gambling and casino industry, Amusnet, unveiled details regarding a new partnership with the business-to-business (B2B) technology and services provider, Microgame. Announced earlier this week, the freshly minted partnership enables Amusnet to expand its presence within the regulated gambling market in Italy. Currently, Microgame holds a leadership position […]
Legal
June 30, 2023
Belgium Clears the Path for Tough Restrictions on Gambling Ads
Deals between professional sports organizations and gambling companies help bring valuable proceeds for the clubs, allowing them to continue to grow. Yet amid concerns about an increase in sports betting activities and consequently risky or problem gambling behavior, many countries around Europe are strengthening their regulations. This applies not only to gambling sponsorships but external […]
