Legal
January 16, 2023
CNA Backs Ban on Gambling Ads in Romania, Supports 2022’s Draft Law
The National Audiovisual Council (CNA), which is the institution that regulates and supervises local televisions and radios in the country, has unanimously voted in favor of a draft law that has been sent to the Parliament in the fall of 2022. The Bill, Initiated by 79 Senators and Deputies According to CNA member Mircea Toma, […]
Industry
January 16, 2023
Banks in Norway Support Fight against Illegal Gambling
Lottstift, the Norwegian Gambling Authority, revealed that financial institutions such as banks can play a pivotal role in preventing gambling debt. Eight Out of Ten Banks Notify Customers If They Use Unlicensed Gambling Operators The Authority uncovered the results of a new study, which showed that the financial institutions are being proactive and have joined […]
Casino
January 16, 2023
7777 gaming Launches with Bulgarian Casino Operator Sesame
The partnership will see the supplier launch with popular titles such as Diamonds of Majesty, Honey of Gold, Cash 40, Sea of Treasure, Jinn, and a number of other titles that will be incorporated into Sesame’s gaming offer. 7777 gaming and Sesame Strengthen Presence in Bulgaria As a result, the casino will offer its players […]
Sports
January 13, 2023
Middlesbrough Players to Wear MFC Foundation’s Logo This Weekend
Kindred Group, a principal club sponsor of English Football League (EFL) side Middlesbrough FC, announced that it has donated its front-of-shirt space to the MFC Foundation for the upcoming match with Millwall. Part of EFL’s ‘Week of Action’ The announcement that the shirt space reserved for the Unibet’s logo would feature MFC Foundation’s branding this […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
MGA Introduces Player Protection Directive Amendments
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Malta’s gambling regulator, introduced major changes to its Player Protection Directive (Directive 2 of 2018). The authority will now require its licensees to monitor markers of harm in order to lower harm rates. Malta’s Regulator Amended Its Player Protection Rules The MGA noted that establishing a safe gambling ecosystem is […]
Casino
January 12, 2023
Mansion Group to Surrender Operating License, Leave the UK
Online sports betting and casino gaming company Mansion Group has decided to leave the UK market and will surrender its license on January 13, 2023, after almost 20 years of operations. Shrinking Profitability Mansion Group’s decision to shut down operations in the UK comes as a response to the ever-tightening regulatory regime in the country […]
Industry
January 12, 2023
Play’n GO Grows in the UK Thanks to Kindred Group Partnership
The partnership marks another cornerstone achievement in Play’n GO’s international expansion efforts. The developer gathered substantial momentum in 2022 and strengthening its position in another critical market marks a great start to the new year. Play’n GO and Kindred expand on a long history of successful cooperation, expressing their intention to retain their close ties […]
Casino
January 12, 2023
Betclic’s CEO Urges for Stricter Rules for Online Casinos in France
Nicolas Béraud, Betclic’s founder and current CEO has expressed his opinions on gambling regulations via radio station franceinfo where he was Isabelle Raymond’s invité éco, or guest. According to the head of the European online gaming company, government officials in France should align online casino regulations with the same set of rules imposed on sports […]
Casino
January 11, 2023
DoubleDown to Acquire SuprNation in a €33m All-Cash Deal
Social gaming company DoubleDown Interactive announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire online casino gaming firm SuprNation AB in an all-cash deal. First Post-IPO Acquisition The acquisition of Swedish-based iGaming company SurpNation will cost DoubleDown Interactive €33 million ($35.4 million) on a cash-free and debt-free basis and will be subject to a final […]
Business
January 11, 2023
GiG Negotiates a Deal with a Major Swiss Company
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), announced that it has signed a Head of Terms agreement with an “established land-based and digital casino operator in Switzerland.“ According to the iGaming supplier, it is to provide its critically-acclaimed account management platform (PAM) to its new partner. GiG to Work with a Big Swiss Company GiG emphasized that this […]
