GREEK GAMING REGULATIONS SENT TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION
EU’s European Commission will look into new Greek gaming regulations, introduced to reform sports betting and table games. Greece.- Greek gaming regulations may soon be changed as the government seeks to update them. The local government has submitted a number…
DENMARK GOVERNMENT BLOCKS ILLEGAL GAMBLING SITES
The Danish regulator has urged ISPs to block 25 illegal gambling sites that operate without due licence in the country. Denmark.- Unlicenced gambling operators are a major concern for regulators worldwide and blocking them is a number one priority. That’s…
SWEDEN IS SET TO LOOK INTO EXCESSIVE ADVERTISING
Gaming companies take a great risk if they don’t comply with regulations, the local watchdog said. Sweden.- The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulatory authority, is expecting to set out a new plan to regulate the amount of gambling advertising. The watchdog said…
SKRILL BECOMES PARTNER OF ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO’S LA10 FOOTBALL CLUB
Skrill has announced a high-profile sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles-based LA10 Football Club. The club, which was launched last September and has the backing of Alessandro Del Piero, reflects the former Juventus F.C. captain’s ongoing commitment to the game. For Skrill,…
POLAND’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE LAUNCHES TENDER
The top professional league has launched a tender to offer sportsbooks the opportunity to get live broadcasting rights. Poland.- Ekstraklasa, the top Polish professional league for men’s association football teams, has officially launched a tender to offer sportsbook operators the…
EGBA CALLS FOR MORE COMMON EU RULES
The association believes that common rules in the continent will help improve player protection. Norway.- The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) is calling for more common European rules and safeguards to better protect more than 12 million online gamblers in the…
AUSTRALASIAN GAMING EXPO ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ITS SEMINAR PROGRAM FOR 2019
In keeping with this year’s theme “Where gaming technology meets hospitality”, there will be a strong focus on hospitality issues, along with the traditionally deep coverage of gaming. Proposed seminar topics for this year include: Property Design and Layout; Dining Trends;…
PARTYPOKER GOES LIVE IN CZECH REPUBLIC
GVC Holdings-owned PartyPoker has launched online operations in the Czech Republic, via a partnership with local casino operator King’s Resort. PartyPoker becomes the second international operator to secure an online gambling licence in the country, after The Stars Group. Czech…
TRADE BODIES TO MERGE IN THE UK
The RGA and the ABB are planning to create a more powerful trade body to push for more benefitial regulation landscape. UK.- Ahead of a potential tough regulations for gaming in the UK, local trade bodies are looking to work…
ITALY’S SPORTS REVENUE DOWN, ONLINE CASINOS SET RECORD
Revenue from sports betting operations decreased 17.2% year-on-year in January but online casinos set a record. US.- Italy’s gambling regulator, Agenzia della Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) released a report this week that shows that sports betting revenue totalled €124.6…