Industry
January 24, 2022
European Lotteries Happy With Move by the European Parliament
The European Parliament (EP) has agreed to help negotiate the Digital Services Act (DSA) provisions in Europe. Part of the regulatory structure created could improve consumer protection and prevent illegal online gambling. This decision was welcomed by European Lotteries (EL) and could – eventually – lead to unified gaming laws. European Parliament Gets Behind the […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Allwyn Ready to Complete SPAC Merger, Will Go Live on the NYSE
Blank cheque firm Cohn Robbins will soon acquire Allwyn Entertainment in a transaction that values the European lottery operator and gaming operator at $9.30 billion. This is a deal that allows investors of the Cohn Robbins SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to purchase shares at a discount valuation. It will also lead to Allwyn being […]
Casino
January 24, 2022
Mr Green Scolded After Breaching Denmark’s Money Laundering Regulations
Mr Green, an online casino company owned by William Hill, was scolded by the Danish gambling regulator for not being diligent enough. Denmark’s authority is unhappy that Mr Green failed to properly analyze the source of funds of one of its bettors. Mr Green Failed to Properly Assess a Customer’s Disposable Income The situation in […]
Business
January 21, 2022
Aspire Global Grabs Onto Danish Sports Betting Through BtoBet Approval
An offer by NeoGames to purchase Aspire Global couldn’t have been better timed. The gaming company’s BtoBet company is expanding its sports betting reach, adding value to the entire portfolio. BtoBet will now go live in Denmark, the latest country to add the sportsbook. BtoBet Approved for Denmark Aspire Global has increased its presence in […]
Business
January 19, 2022
Inspired Launched Centurion and Catch of the Day Themes
Provider of technology and content for the global gaming industry Inspired Entertainment announced today pub markets in the UK can enjoy two of its most popular themes on the company’s Prismatic cabinet featuring at Category C pubs nationwide. Expanding Themes across Category C Pubs Centurion and Catch of the Day, two of Inspired Entertainment’s themes, […]
Legal
January 19, 2022
Spain to Take Aim at NFTs, Play-to-Earn Games, and Loot Boxes
Spain continues to up the ante when it comes to protecting consumers. The latest move by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs charts a new way to address and talk about play-to-earn games, loot boxes and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Lawmakers have been asking for years to lump regulation of such games and digital goods with gambling […]
Business
January 19, 2022
Spelinspektionen Hits Operator For Not Following the Rules
As Sweden prepares to tighten its grip on the online gaming segment, an operator is being called out for not playing by the rules. The Swedish Bingo Association (SBA) has been reprimanded by Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gaming regulator, for inadvertently violating responsible gambling laws. Swedish Gaming Operator Gets Warning, Avoids Fine Spelinspektionen claims that the logos […]
Industry
January 18, 2022
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen Happy to Bring Back Online Gambling Limits
Sweden is going to bring back online gaming restrictions as the omicron variant of COVID-19 starts to make its presence known in the country. Restrictions had been introduced during the first wave but, this time, they’re being tightened. The country asserts that the measures are needed to combat a rise in online gaming during the […]
Legal
January 18, 2022
Yorgen Fenech Claims Witness Lied in Maltese Journalist’s Murder Case
It’s been over four years since journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered while covering a story about corruption in the country’s government. However, the case that rocked the Malta Gaming Authority, and the entire gaming industry, is still dragging through the court system. One of the prime suspects allegedly involved in orchestrating the murder, millionaire […]
Business
January 18, 2022
Genting Hong Kong Waves the White Flag, Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Genting Hong Kong has been denied its only hope. The company, a division of Genting Group, was ruled out by a German court as the cruise operator sought funding from the State of Mecklenburg Vorpommern in the amount of $88 million. Now, the company is being forced to file for bankruptcy protection. Genting Hong Kong […]