Sports
January 12, 2022
Soccer Fan Alliance in Germany Calls for Ban on Gambling Ads
A soccer fan alliance in Germany is pushing for measures to curb gambling advertising issuing a set of demands calling authorities and sports organizations to “accept responsibility through political regulation and voluntary commitments in football.” Time to Act Now Our Curve (Unsere Kurve), a fan alliance representing interests of supporters of Bundesliga clubs FSV Mainz […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
England: FA Set to Keep Bookies Out of FA Cup Live Streaming
Bookmakers in the UK will not be able to lure sports fans to their platforms by offering live soccer matches from the FA Cup as the Football Association (FA) will not sell live streaming rights to them in the next tender, reported The Times. Media Rights Sales Model Needs Revamping Betting companies will be left […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
Gambling Industry Vets Lobby for Their Stop Gambling Harm Initiative
Former Paddy Power chair Fintan Drury has partnered with co-founder Stewart Kenny and Mercury Private Equity managing director Ian Armitage to create the Stop Gambling Harm initiative. Mercury was the first-ever institutional investor to support Paddy Power, which means all members of the trio have had close and lucrative ties with the popular Irish sportsbook. […]
Industry
January 11, 2022
Spain’s CNMC Backed PRD Provisions for Gambling Restrictions
Spain’s national competition authority, Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), expressed its support for the draft legislation for tighter online gambling regulation. ‘Correct Adaptation to the Principles of Good Regulation’ The CNMC, Spain’s authority that ensures markets from all sectors adhere to consumer and company standards, released a report related to the […]
Casino
January 11, 2022
NetBet Adds Play’n Go Products to Boost Player Experience in Italy
NetBet continues to deliver state-of-the-art iGaming solutions in the Italian market with the addition of products by Play’n Go. The move is designed to strengthen the online casino operator’s rapport with both local gamers as well as its existing relationship with the supplier of leading iGaming solutions. Operating out of Malta, Play’n Go is the author of […]
Lottery
January 11, 2022
National Lottery Not Introducing Jackpot Must-Win Clause Yet
An unprecedented series of draws with no jackpot win saw a request for regulatory changes to introduce a “must-win” rule, The Irish Times reported. The request was put on hold, though. Request for Rule Change Placed on Hold Premier Lotteries Ireland, the operator of the National Lottery in the country, filed a request with the […]
Business
January 11, 2022
Genting Group Subsidiary Facing Insolvency After Failing to Secure Lifeline
A few years ago, Genting Hong Kong set out on a mission. It envisioned a fleet of casino cruise ships and was so determined to realize its dream that it bought its own shipbuilder in Germany. It didn’t take long before trouble surfaced by way of a global pandemic, and Genting Hong Kong was caught […]
Sports
January 10, 2022
888sport Joins Forces with Bundesliga’s RB Leipzig
The leading sports betting provider 888sport announced its first partnership with a team from the Bundesliga. Thanks to a new deal, 888sport became an official partner for the RB Leipzig (RBL). 888sport, RB Leipzig Ink New Partnership The new collaboration is expected to last until at least 2023. The start of the partnership was marked […]
Sports
January 10, 2022
Boulleau Joins VBet as The Operator’s New Brand Ambassador
The international sports marketing agency Sportfive and the award-winning sports betting and gaming operator VBet have announced a new agreement with the retired professional soccer player Laure Boulleau. Boulleau Becomes VBet’s Brand Ambassador As per the deal, the French women’s soccer star will become a brand ambassador for VBet. This is an unprecedented deal and […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
GambleAware Awards Project to Help Gambling Disorder Treatment
The British gambling awareness charity, GambleAware, announced on Monday the outcome of an award process looking to extend the provision of residential rehabilitation for gambling disorder. GambleAware Picks Adferiad Recovery in Collaboration with Gordon Moody for a New Project The three-year pilot project aims at extending the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). GambleAware chose to […]