Business , iGaming , Latam & Carribean , Legal
June 24, 2023

Blaze.com Dismisses Allegations by Brazilian YouTuber, Welcomes Curaçao’s Investigation

Curaçao-based Online Platform Refutes Wrongdoing and Supports Finance Minister’s Inquiry Curaçao’s finance minister, Javier Silvania, initiated an investigation into Prolific Trade NV, the company operating Blaze.com, based on reported abuses. Trust service provider Emoore NV is responsible for managing Blaze.com. Media allegations and YouTuber’s claims Blaze.com faced scrutiny in Brazil over allegations of money laundering, […]

Business , iGaming , Latam & Carribean , Legislation , Regulation
June 24, 2023

Brazil Urged to Emulate Colombia’s Online Gambling Regulations for a Sustainable Market

Latam gambling expert Thomas Carvalhaes emphasizes the need for Brazil to adopt a regulatory framework similar to that of Colombia to establish a sustainable and well-regulated online gambling market. Carvalhaes, the managing director of Brazilian online betting operator Vai De Bob and a seasoned professional in the industry, has previously assisted global brands like Hero […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal , Regulation
June 21, 2023

MGA Revokes Licence of MKC Limited

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken the decision to cancel the licence of MKC Limited due to its significant breaches of various regulations. MKC, based in Malta, operated the Betworld247 sports betting and casino site under its B2C gaming service licence. However, as a result of this regulatory action, the company is no longer […]

Business , iGaming , Legal , North America , Sports Betting
June 21, 2023

AGCO Imposes Penalties on BetVictor and Fitzdares for Sports Betting Violations

Penalties have been imposed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on BV Gaming, operator of BetVictor, and Fitzdares Canada for their involvement in providing prohibited bets on major junior hockey. Operators BV Gaming and Fitzdares Canada fined for prohibited bets on Canadian Hockey League The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal , Sports Betting
June 21, 2023

Greece Enforces Ban on Streaming Platform Kick Due to Gambling-Related Content

Kick.com, a streaming platform that garnered support from numerous pro-gambling advocates, has encountered a ban in Greece. The underlying reason for this action stems from the platform’s permissive approach to gambling, which has raised concerns within certain markets. Kick arose following alterations to Twitch’s gambling content guidelines, the streaming service owned by Amazon. Founded by […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Sports Betting
June 21, 2023

German Sports Betting Association Applauds Rise in Self-Exclusions

The DSWV, the German sports betting trade association, has expressed its approval of the growing number of self-excluded players in the country. The association attributes this increase to the enhanced player protection measures implemented by operators. DSWV Advocates Successful Player Protection Amid Expanded OASIS Integration The number of individuals enrolled in Germany’s OASIS system has […]

Business , iGaming , Legislation , Regulation
June 21, 2023

Portuguese Online Gambling Revenue Surges by 25% in Q1

Online gambling revenue in Portugal has experienced significant growth, reaching €196.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, according to the country’s gambling regulator, SRIJ. This marks a substantial increase of 24.8 percent compared to the same period last year, surpassing the record GGR achieved in Q4 2022. In the online sports betting sector, wagers […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal , Legislation , Regulation
June 21, 2023

French Gambling Ombudsman Reports 1,373 Mediation Requests in 2022

The third annual report on the activities of France’s gambling ombudsman, released by the French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), discloses that ombudsman Denys Millet handled 1,373 mediation requests in 2022. This figure represents a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to the previous year, 2021. The report reveals that out of the total […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legislation , Regulation
June 21, 2023

Slot Reforms by UK Gambling Commission Successfully Lower Play Intensity

The British Gambling Commission has released a report assessing the early effects of newly introduced regulations for online slots, implemented in November 2021. According to the regulator, there is “some evidence” indicating a reduction in play intensity as a result of these new protections, while also highlighting the absence of any unintended consequences. UK Gambling […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legislation , Regulation
June 21, 2023

The Swedish gambling regulator appoints the leader of a newly established department

Kristina Geiger has been named as the head of the newly established operational support department at Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. This department has been introduced to enhance the regulatory functions of Spelinspektionen. Having served in various high-level management positions, Kristina Geiger has been appointed as the head of the newly established operational support department […]