Casino
May 6, 2025
Portugal’s Online Gambling Hits Record €323M in Q4 2024
Portugal’s online gambling industry closed out 2024 with a historic performance, setting a new quarterly revenue record of €323 million ($366 million), according to the latest data from the Gambling Regulation and Inspection Service (Serviço de Regulação Inspeção de Jogos, SRIJ). The number marks an important 42.1% year-on-year boost that reflects both the growth in […]
Business
May 6, 2025
Bet365’s Future in Question as Talk of Sale Gains Momentum
Talk of Bet365 going on sale has got the gambling world buzzing, but many are not sure if Denise Coates, who started the company, is keen to sell. Even though nothing has been announced, rumors that Coates has brought in experts to look into selling or going public have got bankers and investors both excited […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Concerns Sprout Over the Prevalence of Adult Gaming Centers In the UK
With the rise in the number of Adult Gaming Centres in the UK, many raise concerns that the venues use unethical marketing schemes to keep patrons playing for longer and exploit vulnerable players. Adult Gaming Centers In the UK on the Rise In Great Britain, the number of Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) increased by 7% […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Slot Machines Amid Casino Closure
Last month, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced it would double down on its regulatory efforts to crack down on the black market. Now, the same regulatory authority is announcing a stronger stance on illegal gambling operations as the country’s land-based gaming market comes under increasing strain. Fears Concerning Unlicensed Gaming Machines The decision comes […]
Sports
May 5, 2025
Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham 2025 Europa League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Tottenham have a 3:1 advantage from the first leg in London, but they need to take the May 8 game very seriously as Bodo/Glimt can be a tricky opponent. This goes especially when it comes to Bodo’s games played in Norway – these guys won eight of their last 10 home games, scoring two or […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Tim Miller Praises Bingo Association’s Constructive Engagement with UKGC
The UK Gambling Commission’s executive director Tim Miller has praised the Bingo Association for its helpful engagement and constructive approach. Speaking at the association’s AGM on May 1, Miller said that the Bingo Association’s approach to safer gambling has been exactly what the UK needs. The Association’s Engagement with the UKGC Has Been Practical and […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
UK’s Safer Gambling Week Shows Record Public Engagement
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) reported a 22% increase in the use of responsible gambling tools during last year’s Safer Gambling Week. Safer Gambling Week 2024 Reveals Success Safer Gambling Week 2024, held from November 18 to 24, delivered an impressive 7.2 million safer gambling messages to bettors throughout the week, which is […]
Lottery
April 30, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces $4.41M Fine for Lottery Draw Errors
Norsk Tipping, Norway’s gambling monopoly, is facing a huge fine for incorrectly handling lottery draws. As it turns out, the company had, for years, operated draws in a way that favored syndicates and clubs. Norsk Tipping Has Been Mishandling Draws for Years Recent investigation shows that Norsk Tipping’s lottery draw-related errors have been a consistent […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
KSA Asks Another Offshore Operator to Exit the Dutch Market
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has imposed a penalty payment order on yet another unlicensed gambling operator. The KSA once again emphasized that only operators with an official license are allowed to offer online games of chance in the Netherlands. KSA Orders Chestoption Sociedad de Responsibilidad Limitada to Exit the Netherlands The […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
PSG vs. Arsenal 2025 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
In the first leg of the Arsenal vs. PSG Champions League semifinal, the Gunners suffered their first home defeat in this competition in more than eight years. They’re 1:0 down, meaning that they need to go for a win in Paris on May 7. It won’t be easy to beat PSG, which is the team […]
