Sports
May 12, 2023
Football Association Charges Mitch Clark with Betting Violations
Mitch Clark, a player for the British soccer team Accrington Stanley FC, has been found guilty of breaching the English Football Association’s (FA) rules concerning wagering. The association learned that the athlete was a regular bettor, in violation of its wagering rules. As outlined in Rule E8, all English soccer players from level eight and […]
Industry
May 12, 2023
Australian Liberals Seek to Ban Ads during Sports Broadcasts
Peter Dutton, leader of the Australian Opposition and head of the Liberal Party, held a speech, criticizing his political opponents for neglecting the Australian people and slamming the ubiquitous gambling ads people are showered with. Footy Time Is Family Time Gambling ads continue to be one of the hot topics of the contemporary gambling industry. […]
Business
May 11, 2023
Kindred Launches Proprietary Platform in New Jersey
Several days after the review of its strategic alternatives, Kindred, a global gambling holding consisting of several brands, has launched its proprietary tech platform in the state of New Jersey. The platform will leverage a rich set of analytics and data to make the customer experience better and safer. Kindred Group’s in-house Kindred Platform is […]
Industry
May 9, 2023
GiG Grabs Swedish B2B License Ahead of New Regulations
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has been awarded a new license in Sweden, the group announced. The leading iGaming platform and sportsbook provider reported securing approval from the Spelinspektionen, allowing it to continue offering its B2B products in the country ahead of the introduction of the new regulations. Sweden recently decided to regulate providers of online […]
Business
May 8, 2023
GeoComply Acquires OneComply in a Major Deal
Geolocation specialist GeoComply has unveiled a new acquisition that will strengthen its business. According to the announcement, the company acquired OneComply, a supplier of comprehensive solutions that help gambling operators in regulated jurisdictions manage their obligations. Modern iGaming is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape that may be very difficult for companies to navigate. Each region […]
Legal
May 8, 2023
Colorado House Passes Controversial Gambling Credits Bill
Colorado has introduced a controversial bill to allow casinos to loan money to their players. While some members of the legislature welcomed the proposal, many believe that it will exacerbate harm by allowing players to wager beyond what they can afford. The measure in question, nicknamed SB23-259, seeks to allow casinos to offer credits to […]
Industry
May 5, 2023
GGL Probes Daily Fantasy Sports Games to Protect Consumers
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) games began to slowly increase their visibility more than a decade ago. Since then, their popularity has been expanding and many sports fans and bettors found such games engaging and entertaining. Mostly favored in the United States, DFS games are also available in different jurisdictions around the globe including Europe and […]
Industry
May 5, 2023
Sweden Urges Spelinspektionen and Finansinspektionen to Work Together
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, announced that the government has urged it to work together with the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) to combat illegal gambling. This comes following the introduction of changes to the gambling regulator’s powers. According to the Swedish government, the Spelinspektionen and the financial authority should work together to control financial transactions related […]
Casino
May 4, 2023
KSA Fines Merkur for Allowing an Excluded Player to Gamble
The Kansspelautoriteit, a body that regulates gambling in the Netherlands, has fined Merkur Casino Almere over an exclusion-related breach. According to the authority, the casino operator allowed a self-excluded person to play over a two-week period. The person in question was registered in the Netherlands’ self-exclusion register (CRUKS) and was supposed to be barred from […]
Industry
May 4, 2023
Australia’s Gambling Updates May Spill Over to the Video Game Industry
The Australian federal government is still on course to ban credit card payments in iGaming. However, ambiguous wording in the country’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001 may mean the measure will affect other gambling-like activities like those in video games. With government officials yet to provide a conclusive reply, Australia may suddenly join Belgium and the […]
