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Mindway AI and the DSWV offer self-risk-testing through AI
- CDC Gaming Reports
For the nationwide “Day of Action” against gambling addiction in 2023, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), in... more
Portugal online gambling revenue reaches record €205.9m in Q2
- Robert Fletcher, IGB
Online gambling revenue in Portugal amounted to a record €205.9m (£179.1m/$217.5m) in the second quarter, driven by growth within the... more
Opportunity or cautionary tale? The value of ‘local champions’ in Eastern Europe
- Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News
Is Eastern Europe the next big opportunity for the continent’s igaming sector? Entain and Flutter certainly think so if their acquisition... more
GAN CEO Derek Smurfit resigns, Seamus McGill named interim replacement
- Rege Behe
GAN Limited Wednesday announced that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of CEO and Director Dermot Smurfit. Gan is... more
Holland Casino posts turnover growth as visitor numbers rise in H1
- Robert Fletcher, IGB
Holland Casino reported a year-on-year increase in turnover to €405.3m (£352.6m/$529.6m) during the first half after a rise in visitor... more
Amber Gaming fined €15,000 in Lithuania
- Robert Fletcher, IGB
The Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority has issued Amber Gaming a fine of €15,000 (£13,043/$15,897) following a dispute over... more
BHA and Racing media launch public survey on affordability checks
- Ted Menmuir, SBC News
The Races, and the Racing Post, has launched a survey to gather views from the betting public on affordability checks proposed by the UK... more
Norway regulator monitors banks over illegal gambling transactions
- Robert Fletcher, IGB
The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) will monitor nine banks in the country to ensure compliance with a ban on processing... more
Denmark’s retail betting player ID requirement to come into effect
- Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News
Danish retail bettors will be required to use player ID cards in order to place a wager from 1 October 2023 as new government-backed rules... more
Betfred COO Mark Stebbings to depart
- Gambling Insider
Betfred’s Chief Operations Officer (COO), Mark Stebbings, is set to depart the UK betting giant at the end of this week. After a... more
Gambling companies accused of using big tobacco’s tactics in push for weaker regulations
- Henry Belot, The Guardian
A dozen public health experts have accused gambling companies of replicating the tactics of big tobacco by funding research into the harms... more
FA accused of ‘double standard’ in allowing club owners to bet on football while banning players
- Rob Davies, The Guardian
The Football Association is facing claims of double standards after a Guardian investigation revealed that the owner of a Premier League... more
Sweden proposes gambling tax increase
- Robert Fletcher, IGB
Sweden’s government (Regeringen) has announced proposals to increase the gambling tax rate in the country from 18% to 22% of gross gaming... more
GamCare data suggests rise in online slot problems
- Gambling Insider
In 2022-23, three in five (60%) of those who disclosed difficulties with online gambling cited online slots as one of their main... more
Spanish gambling revenue up 55.1% year-on-year to €312.6m in Q2
- Robert Fletcher, IGB
Gross gambling revenue in the second quarter in Spain hiked 55.1% year-on-year to €312.6m (£207.0m/$332.6m), with revenue from sports... more
SBC Barcelona: Creating efficiencies and harnessing AI for media and sports
- Jake Pollard
The ability to harness the opportunities provided by the convergence of media, sports content, and online-betting platforms will determine... more
Hedge fund and Venetian operator Apollo may be eyeing IGT
- Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management, which sold its ownership stake in a small gaming equipment provider nearly a year ago, may... more
People’s Postcode Lottery rapped over advertising breach
- Richard Mulligan, IGB
The People’s Postcode Lottery was the subject of a complaint over an ad in the Daily Mail newspaper which reported that a couple had been... more
France considers online casino amendments to digital bill
- Marese O'Hagan, IGB
MPs in France have began to consider amendments to a proposed bill to secure and regulate the digital space, which could lead to the... more
Parent company of Watford shirt sponsor fined for multiple gambling regulation breaches
- Adam Leventhal, The Athletic
The parent company of betting firm Mr Q — Watford’s front-of-shirt sponsor — must pay £690,947 after being found by the UK Gambling... more
