Business
January 4, 2021
Finnplay Promotes Sari Aitokallio to Managing Director Role
Finnplay Technologies announced its founder Martin Prantner decided to step aside from his role as managing director and the online casino technology and services provider will replace him with Sari Aitokallio. “I welcome the opportunity to lead Finnplay into this next exciting stage in its development as a world-class supplier to our industry.” Sari Aitokallio, […]
Sports
January 4, 2021
Kieran Trippier’s Ban for Breaching FA Rules on Gambling is on Hold
Last week, Kieran Trippier was found guilty of betting offenses and received a temporary suspension, effective immediately. His 10-week ban for breaching the FA rules is currently on hold while waiting for an appeal. Kieran Trippier Received the Ban for Betting Violation against the Football Association Kieran Trippier received a fine of £70,000 and was […]
Industry
January 1, 2021
Portugal Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record Prompted by Betting
Online gambling revenue in Portugal amounted to €84.2 million in the three months ending September 30. Sports Competitions Boost Online Gambling Revenue to Record Highs Online sports betting was the leading game segment in Portugal’s regulated market during the third quarter of 2020, surpassing its casino competitor and doubling its revenue compared to Q2. Locally […]
Industry
December 31, 2020
Sports Betting is Biggest Contributor to Spain’s Online Gambling Revenue
Spain’s online gambling revenue reported an annual increase of 2.8%. Sports Betting and Casino Account for 86% of the Grand Total Licensed online gambling operators generated revenue of €191.2 million in the three months ending September 30, according to figures from Spain’s Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) released on Wednesday. This corresponds to […]
Legal
December 31, 2020
Putin Signs Law to Create Universal Gambling Regulator
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law that creates the Unified Gambling Regulator, which will oversee the gambling industry in the country. Putin Signs New Gambling Law, Creates Regulator President Vladimir Putin has signed a law paving the way for Russia’s Unified Gambling Regulator, a new monitoring body that comes as part of the […]
Business
December 29, 2020
Pragmatic Play Breaks Ground in Croatia with Novomatic’s Admiral Casino
Pragmatic Play has added another market to its growth list in 2020 with an end-of-year deal in Croatia and Novomatic’s Admiral Casino. Novomatic’s Admiral Casino Gets a Pragmatic Play Boost With mere days left on the calendar year, Pragmatic Play is still pressing on with its end-of-2020 business plans, breaking ground in new territories through […]
Industry
December 29, 2020
Spain to Create New Body to Harmonize Gambling Regulations
The DGOJ and UNE signed an accord to create a new technical agency to harmonize Spain’s federal gambling regulations and standards. New Entity to Meet EU Requirements The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, has signed a new collaborative arrangement to create a new technical agency tasked with harmonizing the country’s […]
Business
December 24, 2020
Enlabs Revokes Swedish iGaming and Betting Licenses
Enlabs announced via its Optibet brand the sale of its Swedish online gaming and sports betting licenses and a strong comeback next summer. Enlabs Voluntarily Drops Swedish Licenses iGaming and sports betting operator Enlabs has revoked its Swedish licenses to focus on the development of its proprietary technology platform. The company has vowed to return […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Valencia’s High Court Revokes Ban on Slot Machines in Bars
The Regional Ministry of Health prohibited games of chance in bars and restaurants, but later added slot machines to the list, which provoked a furious reaction by the industry. Reach of the Initial Order and Subsequent Correction On December 22, the High Court of Justice of the Community of Valencia (TSJCV) issued a resolution suspending […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
Russian Badminton Pro Khakimov Banned for Five Years
Russian badminton player Nikita Khakimov has been suspended over match-manipulation and irregularities related to wagering on the outcome of games. Badminton World Federation Slams Khakimov with 5-Year Suspension Nikita Khakimov, a Russian doubles badminton player, has been suspended from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and his rights to compete in official sports competitions have been […]