Casino
December 30, 2024
Study Says Porn and Gambling Sites Are Magnet for Malware
Navigating the Internet always poses a danger but none more so when you choose to visit websites that contain pornographic materials or gambling content, according to a new study. Malware Targets Gambling and Adult Content Users The study, conducted by Fabio Massacci, and a team, at the University of Trento and Vrije University in Amsterdam, […]
Sports
December 30, 2024
FIBA Picks Gambling Company 1xBet as Global Betting Partner
FIBA, the world’s basketball governing body, has promoted 1xBet, a popular casino and sports wagering company, to be its official Global Betting Partner through December 2027. The partnership is intended to strengthen the sports’ reach owing to 1xBet’s presence across the globe. 1xBet to Boost FIBA’s Integrity Efforts in Basketball 1xBet will promote national and […]
Blockchain
December 26, 2024
Crypto Casino Winna.com Secures $15M in Funding to Transform Online Gambling
Cryptocurrency-focused casino and sportsbook platform Winna.com closed a $15 million seed funding round to fuel its expansion and enhance its gaming offerings. The platform launched in the summer of 2024, taking less than a year to establish itself as a leader in the burgeoning crypto gambling sector, amassing over 10,000 active players thanks to its […]
Business
December 20, 2024
Playtech Investors Greenlight Disputed Executive Bonus Package
Late in November, we reported that Playtech investors are expected to vote on a €100 million ($109 million) executive remuneration proposal. The proposed bonus plan for key executives and new long-term incentive proposal followed the announcement about the sale of the company’s business-to-consumer (B2C) arm, Snaitech, to Flutter Entertainment in a £2.3 billion (approx. $3 […]
Sports
December 19, 2024
DP World Tour Suspends English Golfer Over Betting Allegations
English golfer Marco Penge has been handed a two-month suspension from the DP (Dubai Ports) World Tour after a disciplinary panel discovered he placed bets on several tournaments. He Did Not Wager on Himself The 26-year-old born in Horsham, the United Kingdom, however, did not wager on his own performance or during days when he […]
Business
December 17, 2024
XLMedia Plans £16M Tender Offer in 2025 as Part of Business Wind-Down
XLMedia PLC, a digital media affiliate company listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), plans to start a £16 million ($20.2 million) tender offer in early 2025. This move is part of its plan to close down operations and give value back to shareholders. XLMedia Evolves into Cash Shell Entity Post Asset Sales XLMedia made […]
Business
December 17, 2024
Playtech Chief Security Officer Resigns After Seven Years
Daniel Liber has quit his job as Playtech‘s chief security officer (CSO) ending his seven-year stint with the FTSE 250-listed tech company. From CyberArk to Playtech: Daniel Liber’s Impactful Cybersecurity Career Liber started at Playtech in December 2017 as director of application security. He then moved up through different positions before taking on his latest […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
Galaxsys Features Soccer Legend Luís Figo in Its Latest Game
Galaxsys, a leading provider of iGaming content, has unveiled a new title featuring the famous former soccer pro Luís Figo. The new title will make players relive Figo’s youth while providing them with a shot at mouth-watering prizes. Celebrating Figo’s Career The new branded game, Figoal, will be a turbo title featuring the Ballon d’Or […]
Business
December 16, 2024
Jefferies Praises Gambling.com’s OddsJam Acquisition, Reiterates Buy Rating
Gambling.com, a fast-growing provider of digital marketing services to the global online gambling industry, recently announced its historic acquisition of B2C company OddsJam. The transaction has since received acclaim from business experts, including Jefferies Equity Research. Gambling.com’s Business to Surge, Analyst Believes Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz expressed confidence that the deal will benefit […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
How Venmo Is Used for Gambling, Sex and Drug Payments, Report
The evolution of digital payment platforms makes it easier to pay without cash for a range of activities or products. From paying at McDonalds, shopping online and even placing a bet via online casino or a bookmaker, digital wallets sure make cash obsolete. Avoiding Cash, Even Illegal Bookmakers and Drug Dealers Use Digital Payment Platforms […]
