Industry
February 18, 2021
Affordability Checks Evidence Might Be a Thing after UKGC Consultation
With over 13,000 pitching in the UKGC’s public consultation on affordability checks, racing leaders fear that the measure may bleed the industry out of revenue and imperil it financially. UKGC’s Submission Evidence to Upend the Gambling Industry The Gambling Commission held a consultation on affordability checks which closed last week. Their call for evidence resulted […]
Business
February 17, 2021
GSG Teams with Microgame to Supply Data and Content in Italy
Global sports betting data and content supplier Genius Sports Group (GSG) announced today it entered into a deal with one of the largest online betting and gaming platform providers in Italy, Microgame S.p.A. Live Data and Trading Services Under the terms of the deal, GSG will supply official in-play sports betting content to over 25 […]
Legal
February 17, 2021
GAA and GPA Push for Anti-Gambling Ads Legislation
The GAA and GPA have voiced concerns over gambling advertisement during live sporting events and have petitioned lawmakers and broadcasters to limit gambling coverage. GPA and GAA Join Forces to Curb Gambling Advertisement Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) are pushing for new nationwide legislation to ban gambling advertisements during live sports […]
Legal
February 17, 2021
4 Operators Hit by Spelinspektionen with Penalties for Bonus Violations
Four operators in Sweden received penalty fees and warnings from the country’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, for their bonus violations. The Penalty Fees Depend on the Violation and the Operator’s Turnover The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, issued penalty fees and warnings to Snabbare Ltd, ComeOn Sweden, Casinostugan, and Hajper Ltd. The size of the fees depended […]
Sports
February 16, 2021
XB Net Partners with LiveScore Bet to Deliver Racing Content
Racing industry content provider XB Net continues to expand its global footprint and popularize North American horse and greyhound racing by entering into a partnership deal with LiveScore Bet, the sportsbook of LiveScore Group. “We’re thoroughly delighted to be teaming up with LiveScore Bet, one of the hottest sports betting properties around.” Simon Fraser, SVP, […]
Business
February 16, 2021
Bwin Decided to Leave Russia, Migrate Accounts to Parimatch
Entain-owned sports betting and iGaming brand bwin announced in a statement to its Russian customers it is shutting shop and leaving the country. The sportsbook went offline for maintenance over the past weekend and used the occasion to inform holders of accounts that the closure would be permanent. New Legislation Behind the Decision In a […]
Business
February 16, 2021
Christina Kilström Is Svenska Spel’s Tur New Head of Marketing and Sales
Svenska Spel, a Swedish operator, has hired Christina Kilström as head of Sales and Marketing of Tur, its lottery and games division. Svenska Spel Makes Christina KilströM New Head of Sales and Marketing of Tur As head of marketing and sales, Christina Kilström will take the lead for Tur’s games and lotteries. She will manage […]
Business
February 16, 2021
BGO Entertainment Names Mark Quayle CEO
BGO Entertainment has selected industry veteran Mark Quayle as its new CEO, succeeding Andrew Bently who left in 2019. Mark Quayle Joins BGO Entertainment as CEO Multi-platform online gaming company BGO Entertainment has appointed Mark Quayle as its new CEO, stepping in the shoes of now-former CEO Andrew Bentley. The move is likely a part […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
SiGMA’s Virtual Roadshow Launches with Ukraine on March 3
SiGMA is launching its inaugural Virtual Roadshow with Ukraine as the first stop. The group brings key stakeholders, experts and lawmakers to provide interested parties with the most relevant news and developments in the CIS region and Ukraine. Virtual Roadshow by SiGMA to Launch with First Stop Ukraine SiGMA Group is launching the next chapter […]
Sports
February 16, 2021
BGC Establishes New Rules for Social Media Posts by Football Clubs
The Betting and Gaming Council in the UK rolls out new tough rules on gambling advertising by football clubs on social media. The new rules aim at restricting audiences under 18 from seeing gambling offers posted by football clubs. The Betting and Gaming Council Rolls Out New Tough Rules for Advertising The gaming industry standards […]