The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) confirmed the upcoming exit of its CEO, Carl Brincat, who will conclude his term on 25th January. Serving the regulatory body since January 2021, Brincat has chosen not to renew his current contract. In anticipation of Brincat’s departure, MGA will initiate a public application process to pinpoint his successor. The […]
Internationally recognized bookmaker, 1xBet, has clinched finalist spots in three coveted categories at the upcoming SiGMA Europe Awards 2023: Affiliate Program of the Year, Online Sportsbook Provider of the Year, and E-sport Product of the Year. The winners’ announcement hinges on a combination of public voting on the SiGMA award webpage and the discerning judgment […]
At the conclusion of G2E 2023’s inaugural day, David Orrick, the esteemed director of industry relations at Merkur Gaming, officially announced to the global gaming media that he will transition away from his full-time position, effective December 31, 2023. Having garnered multiple accolades during his tenure, Orrick has been a significant presence at Merkur since […]
Amid rising concerns over sports betting scams targeting the youth, Franc Weerwind, the Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, has unveiled a robust, multi-year initiative aimed at curbing online gambling-related fraud. This campaign emerges as a countermeasure to apprehensions voiced in the parliament over potential match-fixing promoted through social platforms. In a discussion with MPs from […]
Norway has intensified its efforts against unlicensed gambling, leading to advertising restrictions on TV. Subsequently, state regulator Lottstift directed the Norwegian monopoly gambling operators, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, to curtail their marketing expenditures. Adhering to the regulator’s order from last August, Norsk Tipping has cut down its advertising expenses by 20%, equivalent to NOK45m […]
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its approval of Finland’s initiative to introduce a regulatory framework for online gambling. Initiated by the Ministry of the Interior, the plan is to dissolve the longstanding monopoly held by the state’s gambling operator, Veikkaus, and implement a licensing procedure. This legislative shift aims to better […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has annulled Arabmillionaire’s B2C gaming licence following the online operator’s multiple regulation infractions. Last year, on 4th August, Arabmillionaire received a warning from the MGA regarding potential licence revocation if specific concerns weren’t addressed. These encompassed non-compliance with MGA directives, regulatory obligations, financial commitments, and lapses in anti-money laundering […]
Lord David Lipsey, serving as the Chair for Premier Greyhound Racing, recently voiced his concerns regarding the Gambling Commission’s latest affordability proposals and its consequences on greyhound racing. He shared, “Public debate has mainly spotlighted the implications of these proposals for horse racing, overlooking its impact on greyhound racing, Britain’s fifth largest spectator sport.” Elaborating […]
In a bold move to bolster its global outreach, ProgressPlay will be presenting its cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and custom software solutions at SiGMA Europe this November. Tapping into its robust internal expertise, the company has crafted these innovative solutions as part of its international marketing endeavors. Earlier in the year, ProgressPlay’s groundbreaking products captured […]
In a pivotal move, the Finnish government is steering towards the introduction of a comprehensive, regulated gambling environment by 2026, setting the stage to dissolve the prevailing monopoly framework. Presently, Veikkaus, a state-owned entity, stands as the solitary operator overseeing regulated gambling in the country. The upcoming transition, however, seeks to usher in a licensing […]