Legal
March 17, 2021
Court Dismisses Claims Betsson Profited from Gambling Addiction
Sweden’s gambling industry received a boost from the Patent and Market Court which sided with Betsson and ruled against claims for compensation for allegedly exploiting gambling addiction. Seeking Compensation for Losses and Damages An unnamed customer at BML Group, a Betsson subsidiary, filed a lawsuit against the operator claiming he had deposited between 2009 and […]
Industry
March 16, 2021
Football Index Meltdown Piles Pressure on Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is facing serious questions related to the recent collapse of sports betting platform Football Index which went into administration last week. UK Gambling Regulator under Fire Dark clouds are gathering above the UK gambling regulator following the complete meltdown of the famous betting platform which allowed players to […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
Parimatch and Juventus Launch Brand Awareness Campaign
Parimatch and its official partner from Italian Serie A Juventus launched a new digital campaign built around some of the most popular faces of the team at Allianz Stadium. Experiences to Resonate and Inspire The short video produced in collaboration with Ukrainian production house Electric Sheep Film features the names of Cristiano Ronaldo, Arthur Melo, […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
Tipico Renews Partnership with Bundesliga Powerhouse Bayern Munich
Tipico has renewed its partnership with Bundesliga soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich and will continue to collaborate with the club through 2025. Sportsbook Tipico Strengthens Positions in Germany with Bayern Partnership Tipico will continue to pursue stronger ties with local sports franchises in Germany as the company has renewed its partnership with Bundesliga’s FC Bayern Munich. […]
Industry
March 16, 2021
UK Gambling Commission Boss Neil McArthur Steps Down
The president of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is stepping down, leaving the UK’s gambling regulator without a CEO at a time when the government is overhauling the industry’s laws. Neil McArthur resigned on Monday with immediate effect, and a process for an interim CEO is underway. UKGC CEO Neil McArthur Resigns The UK Gambling […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
LeoVegas.news Teams Up with AS Roma to Boost Sports Experience
Sports experience is evolving around the world, and the latest partnership between LeoVegas.news and AS Roma is a continuation of this evolution. LeoVegas.news to Add New Experiences for AS Roma Fans AS Roma and LeoVegas have struck a deal with LeoVegas.news, the infotainment arm of the popular casino and betting brand, becoming an official partner to the Italian soccer […]
Business
March 15, 2021
LeoVegas Buys Expekt from Betclic Group for €5 million
LeoVegas has acquired Expekt Nordics from BetClic Group for €5 million, as part of its strategy to expand in Sweden and Scandinavia. Scandinavian Sports Betting Expansion Strategy iGaming operator LeoVegas has purchased the Expekt sports betting brand from Betclic Group for a total of €5 million, becoming the sole owner of the Maltese company’s assets […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
Italian Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling Linked to Mafia
A criminal investigation called Double Game was set up by Italian authorities to fight organized crime and illegal gambling. So far, $95.8 million have been seized, and 23 people face restrictive measures. Wirecard processed payments were allegedly used by the Italian Mafioso. Illegal Gambling and Organized Criminal Syndicate A criminal investigation conducted by Italian authorities has clamped down […]
Legal
March 15, 2021
Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy
The Times of Malta claims that former MGA CEO Heathcliff Farrugia attempted to obscure the results of a damning investigation into casinos run by Yorgen Fenech, who was recently arrested in relation to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy A recent report by the Times of Malta […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
GambleAware Research Says 0.1% of Online Gambling Accounts Biggest Losers
A new study by GambleAware that took place between 2018 and 2019 produced preliminary results looking into the online gambling habits of 140,000 people. Majority of Gambling Accounts Are Reasonable Spenders A new preliminary study commissioned by GambleAware and carried out by the National Center for Social Research looked into the gambling behavior of close to 140,000 online gambling […]