New Rulings on the ‘Strong Appeal’ Test for Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Personalities
UNITED KINGDOM (April 20, 2023) — The ASA has published a further ruling to illustrate when sports personalities in gambling advertisements may have ‘strong appeal’ to under-18s Mediawrit...
Kindred’s Revenue from Harmful Gambling Decreased to 3.0 Percent in the First Quarter of 2023
In the first quarter of 2023, Kindred Group’s share of the revenue from harmful gambling decreased to 3.0 per cent and the improvement effect after interventions was 83.0 per cent. During the qua...
ICSS, Partners Launch Online Course to Fight Match-Fixing, Betting Fraud in Sport
DOHA, Qatar (April 23, 2023) — The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), through its London-based ICSS INSIGHT, and jointly with its partners in BITEFIX, a collaborative partnership...
Government Ushers in New Era of Responsible Online Gaming
Introduces strict guidelines for ensuring the safety of Digital Nagriks and accountability of the online gaming industry Posted On: 20 APR 2023 7:43 PM by PIB Delhi Betting and gambling activities ...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases March 2023 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue
BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 18, 2023) — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of March 2023 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield (MGM) and Encore Bost...
Electronic Pull-Tab Issues Debated in North Dakota Lawmakers’ Final Session Days
BISMARCK, ND (April 22, 2023) — According to a local media report fundamental issues related to electronic pull tabs to remain undecided in the Legislature, with days dwindling for lawmakers ...
Junket Tycoon Levo Chan, Defendants Ordered to Pay HK$780mil to Gov’t, Gaming Concessionaires
MACAU, SAR (April 21, 2023) — Junket tycoon Levo Chan Weng Lin and four other defendants have been ordered by a court ruling to pay a total of HK$779.7 million as compensation to the governm...
Ghana FA Warns Betting Companies Against Illegal Betting on Premier League Matches
GHANA (April 20, 2023) — According to local media reports the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a stern warning to all betting companies that have been taking bets on the betPawa Pr...
Ontario Proposes Ban on Using Athletes and Celebrities in iGaming Advertising
ONTARIO, Canada (April 18, 2023) Key Takeaways AGCO proposes banning the use of athletes and celebrities from internet gambling advertising and marketing in Ontario. Comments can be submitted to AG...
A Good Start to the Year for La Française des Jeux
Q1 2023 revenue up +5%[1] to €662 million Activity still strong in points of sale (stakes up +7%) Good dynamic in online stakes (+21%), accounting for almost 13% of total stakes Targets for 202...
Skilrock Technologies & Thomas Greg & Sons (TGS) to Sponsor Instant Games Webinar on 3rd May 2023
Gurugram, Haryana, India (April 20, 2023) — Skilrock Technologies and Thomas Greg & Sons (TGS) are proud to announce their sponsorship of an upcoming webinar focused on instant games. As ...
OKTO Brings Frictionless and Responsible Payments to German Sports Betting with Regulatory Approval
BERLIN, Germany (April 20, 2023) — OKTO’s wallet solution has been granted approval by Germany’s gaming regulator, Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), allowing sports b...
Dutch Gaming Authority Fines Betent for Advertising Aimed at Young Adults
THE HAGUE (April 19, 2023) — The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has imposed a fine of 400,000 euros on gambling provider Betent. Betent was fined because it targeted young adults (18-24 years) with a...
Millions Are Now Allocated to Efforts Against Gambling Addiction
DENMARK (April 19, 2023) — 30 million DKK is provisionally set aside for efforts against gambling addiction from 2023 to 25. The first DKK 10 million DKK is now realized and targeting informa...
Kindred Expands North American Retail Footprint by Launching in Washington State
Kindred Group continues its North American retail expansion by launching phase one of its partnership with The Swinomish Tribe, Washington State. MALTA (April 20, 2023) — Kindred Group plc (K...
IGT Executes Licensing Agreement with Maine State Lottery for Patented Cash Pop Game
Award-winning draw game will now be available with 10 U.S. lotteries LONDON – April 20, 2023 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) today announced that it has signed a lice...
Netherlands to Ban Many Ads for Online Gambling Services Starting July 1
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (April 19, 2023) — The Dutch Cabinet has announced plans to ban all advertising for online gambling services if they do not specifically target people who are legally a...
Kayo Breaches Gambling Advertising Rules
AUSTRALIA (April 19, 2023) — The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found sports streaming service Kayo contravened gambling advertising rules by showing gambling advert...
