Industry
March 31, 2021
Spanish Gambling Revenue Posts 13.8% Increase in 2020
Sports betting had the biggest share with regards to Spain’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) with €365.14 million out of €850.78 million, despite its annual decrease of 7.1%. Gambling Consumption Increases During the Pandemic Spain’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2020 amounts to €850.78 million ($998 million), up 13.7% year-over-year, according to the latest report […]
Legal
March 30, 2021
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs Warns of Gambling Tax Reform
Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs has made public the ministry’s plans to introduce changes to the country’s taxation on gambling and sports betting operators. Ministry to Tackle Challenges of Brick-And-Mortar Venues Alberto Garzón, Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, shared his department’s plans to revise the taxation of gambling and sports betting operators across the country […]
Business
March 30, 2021
GamStop and Crystal Palace FC Partner Up
GamStop, the UK’s online gaming self-exclusion service, has signed Crystal Palace as its first Premier League partner. GamStop’s First Ever Partnership with Premier League Club GamStop, the UK’s national self-exclusion program, has announced its first collaboration with an English Premier League club, Crystal Palace FC. The club’s male and female teams will both share information […]
Legal
March 30, 2021
UKGC Issues Regulatory Penalties to Five Casinos
Five casinos are facing regulatory penalties issued by the Gambling Commission in the UK. The regulator found that those operators breached anti-money laundering and social responsibility rules. Four of the operators agreed to pay a regulatory settlement, while one operator received a warning and a fine. Five Operators Face Regulatory Penalties from the GC The […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
GambleAware Sees More Problem Gamblers Reach Out for Help
The number of problem gamblers seeking treatment over the last calendar year increased, a new survey commissioned by GambleAware has revealed. Problem Gamblers Reaching Out for Help More Often GambleAware has revealed its latest GB Treatment and Support survey looking into problem gambling and consumer habits and how individuals respond to treatment options. The NGO used data provided […]
Sports
March 30, 2021
Sportradar Partners with Swedish Football Association to Fight Match-Fixing
Sportradar Integrity Services, the world’s biggest provider of sports integrity solutions, has signed an agreement with the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) to track and safeguard its domestic football competitions’ integrity. Sportradar to Help Svff Monitor Its Competitions During the 2021 season, Sportradar will use its market-leading bet tracking solution, the Fraud Detection System, to screen over 2,000 matches […]
Industry
March 29, 2021
UK Sees Dip In Gambling Activity for January and February
Recent data from the UK Gambling Commission (GC) shows a significant decline in gambling activity in January and February compared to 2020. Gambling Commission Reveals Dip in Gambling Activity The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has released statistics detailing changes in gambling activity for January and February 2021. In comparison to December 2020, the data indicates […]
Industry
March 29, 2021
Warning Labels for Online Gambling Are Hard to Find Study Shows
A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Warwick and CQUniversity Australia deemed warning labels and information on the risks of gambling hard to find and easily misunderstood. Warning Labels Are Ineffective and Difficult to Find Accepted by the journal Behavioral Science and Policy, the study ‘Nudge versus sludge in gambling warning labels’ shows […]
Legal
March 29, 2021
UK Camelot’s Promotion in The House Raised APPG’s Eyebrows
Camelot UK, the licensed operator of the UK National Lottery, was asked to explain why it has put in advertisements in The House, Parliamentary magazine, to promote its business. Camelot Asked to Explain Its Advertisements in the House The official licensed operator of the UK National Lottery, Camelot UK, was asked to explain why it […]
Legal
March 27, 2021
BGaming Gives Access to 60+ Products to MGA Operators
The Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) has granted BGaming, a dynamic gaming provider, a Critical Supply License. BGaming Obtains MGA License BGaming, an innovative gaming company, receives a Critical Supply License from the Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA), expanding its international market reach. The company will offer its full portfolio of online casino games to players from […]