April 20, 2023

BetCity’s Betent fined by KSA over ad breaches

After a TV report exposed Betent, a brand under Entain’s BetCity, the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has launched an investigation and subsequently issued a fine of €400,000. The regulator found that Betent had violated the Netherlands’ gambling legislation by targeting advertisements towards young adults aged 18 to 24. Following claims made in the investigative […]

April 20, 2023

MGA cancels the license of 4tune-Software

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that 4tune-Software, a supplier, has failed to fulfill its regulatory payment obligations, resulting in a notice of license cancellation. MGA has issued a notification to cancel the gaming software supplier license of 4tune-Software GmbH due to their failure to make required regulatory payments. The cancellation will be carried […]

April 20, 2023

Estonia to prohibit gambling advertisements

In 2021, Lithuania, a neighboring country of Estonia, implemented a complete ban on all gambling advertisements. The newly-elected government in Estonia is expected to follow suit and impose stringent regulations on gambling promotion. Reports from local media suggest that Estonia is likely to follow in the footsteps of nearby Lithuania and introduce a strict ban […]

April 19, 2023

Pragmatic Play strengthens its footprint in Africa through a new partnership with PrideBet Ghana

Pragmatic Play continues its prolific production of up to eight new slot titles per month as it aims to solidify its presence in regulated markets throughout Africa. Pragmatic Play has expanded its reach in Africa through a comprehensive multi-product partnership with PrideBet, a prominent sports and casino brand based in Ghana. As a result, PrideBet […]

April 19, 2023

ACMA imposes bans on access to 4 illicit offshore gambling websites

The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued orders to internet service providers to block access to four additional offshore gambling websites. The websites in question are: Firefox Casino Shazam Casino Rich Prize Heaps O […]

Issues in Gambling Paradise

As the international operators have concentrated their presence in a handful of territories with industry-friendly regulatory regimes, life in these point-of-supply jurisdictions has undergone significant changes. Here are some ways life has changed in these territories: Economic Growth: The concentration of international operators in these territories has led to a significant boost in their economies. […]

April 19, 2023

Delhi Capitals partners with Sportradar to enhance their cricket academy program

Sportradar collaborates with Delhi Capitals Academy to leverage their live-streaming technology solution, FrogBox, to enhance talent identification and development efforts, while also engaging fans through innovative solutions. Sportradar has recently unveiled its collaboration with Delhi Capitals, as the official technology partner for Delhi Capitals Academy. This three-year partnership aims to elevate the Delhi Capitals Academy […]

April 19, 2023

MGA Issues Notice of License Cancellation to Totup System

Totup System Given 20 Days to Respond to MGA’s Findings of Multiple Rule Breaches. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has confirmed the cancellation of the license of Totup System, a pools betting operator, due to multiple breaches of license conditions. The MGA, which is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing gaming activities in Malta, has […]

April 19, 2023

Court rules in favor of German gambling regulator in TV competitions dispute

The Munich Court upholds German gambling regulator’s decision on TV competitions, stating that a license is required regardless of minimum stake or prize. The German federal gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has emerged victorious in a court case involving its decision to crack down on a television broadcaster for conducting gambling activities without […]

April 19, 2023

Veikkaus embraces the proposal to liberalize Finland’s gambling market

Veikkaus has expressed its support for a government study aimed at opening up Finland’s gambling market. The company is eager to see the introduction of a licensed gambling market expedited, rather than delayed. Veikkaus, the state-controlled monopoly gambling operator, has embraced a government study that has recommended against maintaining the current regime in Finland. The […]