Industry
April 27, 2023
7,000 People Register with Bulgarian Gambling Self-Exclusion Program
The country’s regulator, the National Revenue Agency (NRA), hopes that the program can help vulnerable and at-risk gamblers use the self-exclusion program to steer clear from harmful gambling practices. Registrations Top 1,700 People Per Month Since December The fact that 7,000 people have registered since December, though is worrying and points to a deeper problem […]
Industry
April 27, 2023
KSA Takes Stock of the Gambling Industry in 2022
The regulator is happy with the result, as its fourth Monitoring Report that focuses on online games of chance has provided sufficient evidence that Dutch gamblers are playing more but losing much less. The KSA says this is owing to the measure the watchdog has taken to protect consumers, raise awareness, and respond to illegal […]
Business
April 26, 2023
Svenska Spel Reports Strong Q1 Results with Increased Net Gaming Revenue
Sweden’s Svenska Spel, the former state-owned gambling monopoly, has announced positive Q1 results for 2023, with a 2% increase in net gaming revenue compared to the same period last year. The company reported net gaming revenue of SEK1.98 billion ($191 million), up from SEK1.9 billion ($187.5 million) in 2022. Operating profit also increased by 3% […]
Casino
April 26, 2023
BETER Expands Live Casino Product Reach with Betbazar
As a result, BETER will provide its products as part of an extended partnership with Betbazar, which is an established B2B iGaming marketplace with a global pull. The live casino partnership follows a similar arrangement between the two companies. BETER Live Gets Amplified Reach with Betbazar Extension Previously, BETER and Betbazar worked and collaborated on […]
Legal
April 25, 2023
Seven Spanish Gambling Operators Lose Licenses over Breaches
Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s primary gambling regulatory body, uncovered 20 operators with “serious or very serious infractions.” According to a Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) report, the seven most severe offenders lost their licenses, while the rest had to pay more than €35 million ($38.42 million) in fines. The Country’s Regulator […]
Legal
April 25, 2023
White Paper Is Imminent, Sources Say
The British gambling laws may finally be revolutionized as sources say that the Gambling Act review white paper is looming. The document was continuously delayed over the last few years because of the unstable political situation but the time for its release is nearing. According to igamingbusiness.com, a gambling news outlet, a House of Commons […]
Industry
April 25, 2023
Probe Reveals Ex-SNP Website Turned into Gambling Affiliate
In September 2014, a referendum resulted in “no” to independence for Scotland from the United Kingdom. Shortly after, a second referendum was proposed seeking to once again probe independence. Efforts led by the Scottish National Party (SNP), resulted in the creation of a website that sought to raise money for the second independence referendum. Known […]
Legal
April 24, 2023
Denmark Introduces Player ID Inspection Standards, Asks for Feedback
Denmark’s gambling regulator, the Spillemyndigheden, has prepared new requirements for inspection standards in regard to the recently-introduced ID checks. For reference, the Nordic country will soon introduce player IDs that can be used to prevent problem gambling and casino crime. The Danish Ministry of Taxation issued the player ID order last month, effectively requiring land-based […]
Legal
April 24, 2023
Austrian Financial Police Seize 76 Illegal Gambling Machines in Salzburg
In a crackdown on illegal gambling, Austrian financial police have confiscated 76 gaming machines in Salzburg during a series of raids. Covert Operations Reveal Hidden Illegal Gambling Machines in Salzburg Bars The police visited seven bars, which were camouflaged from the outside as different categories of businesses including nail salons, tanning salons, and internet cafes. […]
Casino
April 24, 2023
7777 gaming Appoints Mitko Mitev as Chief Executive Officer
Mitko Mitev is an experienced iGaming veteran and part of the 7777 gaming family and will now take the reins over at the supplier. The executive has a long and established track record in the industry and has previously worked with Evolution, helping the global live casino supplier establish itself at the very pinnacle of […]
