FDJ Brings Forward Deadline for Kindred Acquisition After Securing Regulatory Approval In a major development for the European gambling landscape, La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has accelerated the deadline for its acquisition of Kindred Group. Initially set for 19 November 2024, the acceptance period has now been moved up to 2 October 2024, following final […]
Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures with Advisense Partnership The online gambling industry faces increasing scrutiny over money laundering and terrorist financing risks. In a bid to bolster industry safeguards, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has partnered with leading compliance consulting firm Advisense. This collaboration aims to identify […]
Grainne Hurst Takes Helm as New BGC CEO, Leading the Charge for Industry Standards Grainne Hurst has officially assumed her role as the new CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), marking a significant leadership shift for the UK’s leading standards body in the gambling sector. With extensive experience from her nearly decade-long tenure […]
PAGCOR to Begin Winding Down Offshore Gaming Operators in October The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is set to start phasing out offshore gaming operators next month, following a directive from the country’s top leadership. This move signals a significant shift in the country’s stance on offshore gaming, aiming to tighten regulations and address […]
Svenska Spel Reports 93% of Q2 Revenue from Low-Risk Gambling as Industry Pushes for Greater Responsibility Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, has achieved a remarkable milestone in responsible gaming, reporting that 93.2% of its Q2 2024 revenue came from ‘healthy’ or low-risk customers. This figure, up from 92.2% in the previous quarter, underscores the […]
Flutter to Appeal $330M Aviator Lawsuit: Key Questions for the Gambling Industry Flutter Entertainment, the global gambling giant behind brands like FanDuel and Sky Bet, is gearing up to fight a $330 million court ruling against its Georgian online casino brand, Adjarabet. The ruling stems from a trademark and copyright claim filed by Aviator LLC […]
Relax Gaming Expands New Jersey Presence with Strategic PlayStar Partnership As part of its ongoing expansion in North America, Relax Gaming has announced a strategic partnership with online casino operator PlayStar. This collaboration marks a significant step for Relax Gaming’s North American-focused brand, RLX Gaming, as it seeks to solidify its presence in the crucial […]
Amusnet Expands Into Africa with Strategic BetFounders Partnership, Targeting Ghana and Beyond In a bold move to capture the growing African gaming market, Amusnet has announced a strategic partnership with the casino platform BetFounders. This collaboration marks a significant step in Amusnet’s ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint, starting with Ghana as the initial […]
Evoke Acquires Winner.ro: Strategic Expansion into Romania’s Booming Gambling Market In a bold move to expand its footprint, Evoke has acquired Winner.ro, one of Romania’s leading online gambling platforms. This acquisition, combining Evoke’s 888.ro brand with Winner.ro, is a strategic play to dominate Romania’s rapidly growing gambling market. With a €10 million investment and a […]
Svenska Spel’s Bold Move: Reporting “Healthy” Gambling Revenue to Set New Industry Standards Imagine a gambling company not just following regulations, but setting the gold standard in responsible gaming. Svenska Spel, Sweden’s premier gaming company, is taking a groundbreaking step by reporting revenue from “healthy” gambling behaviors. Discover how this unprecedented move aims to transform […]
