Industry
October 22, 2024
Audit: Spelinspektionen Should Intensify Its Regulatory Efforts
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) suggests that the Spelinspektionen is falling short of properly regulating gaming in Sweden. Among other things, the report implied that the regulator isn’t conducting enough inspections. The Spelinspektionen Should Bolster Its Efforts Sweden introduced a licensing system in 2019, paving the way for a modern gaming […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
UKGC Reiterates Plan to Fight Unlicensed Gambling
This week the Gambling Commission (GC), the gambling regulator in the UK, confirmed it initiated the first comprehensive study of the black market in the country. The key effort seeks to deliver invaluable insights regarding the unlicensed sector which can in turn help improve the regulations in the country. In light of the study launch, […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
UK Bankers Refusing Mortgages Due to Betting History, Report
Millions of people in the UK have easy access to online sports betting and iGaming activities thanks to smartphones. While some consider the occasional bet as a hobby activity, such wagers may ultimately result in ineligibility for a mortgage, a newly released report warns. Gambling History Makes It to the Lenders’ Scrutiny List It is […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
UKGC Initiates First Comprehensive Study of the UK Black Market
Last month, we reported on a study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council, that revealed a whopping 1.5 million Britons were wagering up to £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) every year with black market operators. The report, which was the pioneering high-profile investigation into the UK black market since the government’s much-anticipated […]
Sports
October 21, 2024
Irish Racing at Risk as Gambling Bill Nears Law, Group Warns
Last week, Ireland passed a landmark bill to help strengthen its gambling regulation and make the laws fit for the digital age. While many of the aspects of the proposal seek to make the framework better, more efficient and ensure the protection of consumers, some stakeholders are concerned with the impact the bill may have. […]
Sports
October 21, 2024
Children Gamble Online as Türkiye Faces Alarming Rise in Youth Betting
In Türkiye, people worry more and more about children gambling online. Reports show that even 9-year-olds are betting. Yesilay Exposes Surge in Online Gambling Among Kids as Türkiye Fights Illegal Betting Yesilay, a well-known Turkish group that works to stop addiction, brought this scary news to light, reported Türkiye Today. As online betting gets more […]
Sports
October 21, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona 2024-25 La Liga Odds, Time, and Prediction
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona a.k.a. El Clasico is arguably the biggest soccer game in the world. The two are fierce rivals, whose rivalry has been going on since May 13, 1902. There have been 257 competitive games so far in all competitions, with Real Madrid winning 105 of those. Barca won 100, while another 52 El […]
Business
October 18, 2024
Evoke Abandons the USA in Favor of European Markets
Evoke plc, the global gambling company formerly known as 888 Holdings, continues downsizing its US operations to focus on European markets. The group recently shuttered its SI Sportsbook business in Colorado, a deal regarded as the latest step in its strategic retreat from North America. Recent financial results indicate that this decision might have merit, […]
Industry
October 18, 2024
BlockDance Hit With KSA Penalty for Offering Unlicensed Gambling
Recognized as a gambling market with robust regulations, the Netherlands doesn’t permit operators without a license to offer their services. In the event of breaches, the Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), takes action by issuing orders or in some cases monetary penalties. In one recent case, the gambling watchdog issued a penalty payment order against […]
Business
October 18, 2024
FDJ Posts YTD Results as Moody’s Reiterates Good ESG Rating
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has published its official report for the first nine months of the year, reporting strong results in the wake of the merger with Kindred Group. The company’s recent acquisition cemented it as a “European champion” with a diversified and balanced profile. FDJ reported year-to-date revenue of EUR 2.01 billion ($2.18 […]
