Industry
June 20, 2024
Indonesia Will Not Provide Social Aid to Online Gamblers
Indonesia President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced that the government would not provide social assistance to online gamblers. During a Wednesday address, following an irrigation inspection, he firmly confirmed that the country will provide no aid to those harmed by online gambling practices. “No aid,” the president said, emphasizing his conviction. Several days ago, Muhadjir Effendy, […]
Casino
June 20, 2024
MGM Resorts and Playtech to Introduce Live Casino Content
MGM Resorts International, the global entertainment and gaming company, confirmed a groundbreaking deal by teaming up with the LSE-listed technology provider for the global gambling industry, Playtech. Announced today, the new activation sees the two leading companies team up to deliver engaging and unique live casino content to online gambling operators across the globe. The […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Spelinspektionen Bans Four Operators, Including Two Skins Gambling Sites
The Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) announced that it has banned an additional four online gambling operators. According to the regulator’s announcement, the four companies in question provided games to consumers in Sweden despite lacking the necessary licenses. In its official statement, the Spelinspektionen confirmed that the four iGaming companies it has taken action against include […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Connecticut’s Gross Internet Casino Revenue Surged in May
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has published its gross internet casino revenue report for May, highlighting a new record-breaking figure. As the state continued to be dominated by FanDuel and DraftKings, the regulator recorded total revenue of $46.3 million, up 41.3% year-on-year. For comparison, last May, the Connecticut internet casino industry reported revenue of […]
Casino
June 19, 2024
Caesars Finalizes Acquisition of Wynn’s Michigan iGaming Business
The largest casino-entertainment company in the United States and operator with one of the most diversified casino-entertainment providers in the world, Caesars Entertainment, announced the completion of the acquisition of WynnBET’s iGaming business in Michigan. The move represents a major expansion of the company in an important online gambling market. Besides acquiring WynnBET’s iGaming operations, […]
Blockchain
June 11, 2024
Sportsbet.io Uncovers 10 Million USDT Jackpot for Euro 2024
The leading crypto sportsbook that is a part of Yolo Group, Sportsbet.io, announced the launch of an exciting promotion ahead of Euro 2024 this summer. The operator confirmed Monday that its users will have a chance to win a share of a 10 million USDT jackpot in case they are able to correctly predict the […]
Poker
June 7, 2024
WSOP Adds an Extra Week to the Online Championship Series
Sunday marked the beginning of one of the most-anticipated poker events of the year, the WSOP Online Championship Series. The exciting series kicked off on June 2 and were initially planned to run through mid-July. However, WSOP confirmed that the WSOP Online Championship was extended by a whole week, adding 28 more events to the […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Kansspelautoriteit Chair Discusses Industry Trends and Challenges
René Jansen, the chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has expressed his views regarding the intricacies of the country’s challenging regulatory environment. Jansen voiced his views in a detailed blog post, elaborating on the issues facing the Dutch gambling market and stressing the need for a fair and balanced approach to regulation and […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Ukraine Continues to Block Illegal Gambling Websites
The second-largest European country, Ukraine, continues the fight against illegal online gambling. In an unprecedented act of war, the country was attacked by Russia more than two years ago. However, this did not stop Ukraine from tracking and combatting illegal online gambling. In the latest chapter of the fight against the online gambling black market, […]
Sports
June 6, 2024
Jackpotjoy Prepares for Euro 2024 with UK Sports Betting Launch
Legacy bingo and online casino brand owned by Bally’s Corporation and operated by Gamesys Operations Limited, Jackpotjoy, has geared up for the much-anticipated UEFA Euro 24. The brand has announced the addition of a sportsbook to its website and mobile apps aimed at UK consumers. This is the first incursion into the sports betting world […]
