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Brazil’s Sports Betting Proposal Faces Delay

February 19, 2020

Brazil’s sports betting proposals are reportedly facing both a delay and a substantial decrease in the number of licences available. Games Magazine Brasil reported this weekend that the Secretary...

Spelinspektionen Asked To Drop Match Fixing Proposal

February 19, 2020

The Swedish gaming regulator Spelinspektionen, has been asked to drop a proposal that seeks to eliminate match fixing, in a statement made by both Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) and H2 Gambling Capital. The...

Spanish Online Gambling Operators Face New Limitations

February 19, 2020

Online gambling operators in Spain are facing new limitations on customer bonus offers, while problem gamblers are getting new ways of blocking themselves from gaining money to play with. Spain’s...

Four Companies Vying To Operate Paraguay Lottery

February 18, 2020

José Antonio Ortiz Báez, President of the’ National Gambling Commission’ of Conajzar Paraguay, revealed that four companies are currently competing to become the’ Paraguay Quiniela’ (National Lottery) new operating company....

MGM’s Northfiled Park Donates $4k To Help Combat Trafficking

February 18, 2020

MGM Resorts International has further reiterated its corporate contribution to anti-human trafficking efforts, with the property of Northfield, Ohio, providing $10,000 to a local task force. This week, MGM...

Diego Forlán Revealed As V9Bet Brand Ambassador

February 18, 2020

Current Manchester United and Uruguay striker Diego Forlán has been revealed by online gaming company V9Bet as their first brand ambassador. In his new role, Forlán will help promote...

ARC Strengthens Corporate Leadership Team

February 18, 2020

UK racetrack operator Arena Racing Company (ARC) has advanced by announcing the appointments of Bradley Hunt as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Alex Slade as General Counsel to strengthen...

Research Points To Gaming Companies Falling Behind With Responsibility

February 18, 2020

A Swedish researcher has called on the industry to “prove that gaming responsibility tools have an effect.” Ekaterina Lvanova has been studying gaming responsibility at the University of Stockholm, Sweden for...

Matchbox Forced To Suspend All UK Betting/Casino Services

February 18, 2020

Online betting exchange Matchbook was been forced to suspend all of its UK betting and casino services and ceased training Monday 17 February. The retailer based in Dundalk issued a...

Norwegian Regulator Launch Responsible Gambling Campaign

February 18, 2020

A new responsible gambling campaign has been launched by Norwegian regulator Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lotteritilsynet) to highlight the risks of problem gambling and encourage players to only play with licenced...

Melcro Responds To Money Laundering Alerts In Cyprus

February 18, 2020

The developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resorts in Cyprus, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, released a reply to money laundering alerts from Moneyval, the European...

MGM Has Possibly Won Osaka IR Battle

February 17, 2020

MGM Resorts International seems to have won the integrated resort battle in Osaka, after the regions prefecture government announced that the offer of the US casino, hotel and entertainment...

William Hill Announce Adrian Marsh’s Appointment

February 17, 2020

FTSE250 bookmaker William Hill has announced Monday morning Adrian Marsh’s appointment as new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to succeed incumbent Ruth Prior. Marsh joins the executive leadership team...

Betfred Official Sponsor Of Wilder And Fury Fight

February 17, 2020

Betfred has been named as the official sponsor of the unchallenged heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury this Saturday, February 22. The Las Vegas showdown is...

Lloyds Group Customers To Use Gamban’s Gambling Blocking Software

February 17, 2020

Gamban has announced a collaboration with Lloyds Banking Group, allowing Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax customers to use its blocking software for gambling. Gamban’s initial incorporation into the...

Pablo Silva Wins Partypoker MILLION South America Main Event

February 17, 2020

Pablo Silva has won the partypoker MILLIONS South America Main Event for $1,000,000 after a great week at the felt, beating his fellow Brazilian Fabio Colonese to win the title...

Microgaming Showcase Latest Content At ICE London

February 17, 2020

Microgaming showcased the latest gaming content at this year’s ICE London 2020, which includes progressive slot machines, branded content as well as certain legendary character. The company has shown...

AGBrief Postpones ASEAN Summit Due To Coronovirus Fear

February 17, 2020

Asian gambling B2B publisher AGBrief issuing a corporate statement has moved to postpone its flagship ‘ASEAN Gaming Summit’ (17-19 March 2020) citing travel disruptions and potential health risks from...

AFE And Ciudadanos Aim To Feature Female Footballers On Quiniela Coupons

February 17, 2020

The Professional Footballers Association of Spain (AFE) is working with centre-right political party’ Ciudadanos’ (Citizens) to revamp the’ Quiniela’ (pools) of Spanish football by enhancing coupons featuring women’s football...

Jörg Wacker Joins Criticism Of Treaty’s Betting Restrictions

February 17, 2020

Jörg Wacker, member of the FC Bayern Munich board, has become the latest German sports and business figurehead to criticise inbound online betting restrictions of the nation’s’ Fourth Interstate...

Pirate Kingdom MegaWays Slot By Microgaming Added To Bitcoincasino.io

February 17, 2020

Pirate Kingdom Megaways is the first slot for Iron Dog Studio to use Big Time Gaming’s iconic megaways mechanic. For 6 reels and up to 117,649 ways of playing...

Infiniti Tables Jackpot Arena Launched By DRGT At ICE London

February 16, 2020

Prior to ICE 2020, DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) stressed the ever-increasing value of player experience and the key role that it will continue to play in ensuring the longevity...

Osaka selects MGM Resorts as its IR partner

February 16, 2020

After years of speculation, analysis, controversy and bidding, the process of licencing the Japanese Integrated Resort (IR) finally gets down to some tough decisions. Osaka made their big decision,...

Utah Man Busted For Running Illegal Gambling Op

February 16, 2020

A Utah man from Millcreek has been busted for running an illegal gambling operation that netted him $8 million a year. The sign outside the driving school read “CDL...

PAGCOR To Advise PNP How To Stop Illegal Gambling

February 16, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) officials are ready to meet with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to explore how to stop illegal or unlicensed gaming operations from conducting...

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