Gambling News
Summary of All the Changes in the UKGC’s Rules That Come into Force from 31 October
- October 24, 2018 By Oliver Young -
In the anticipation of the new rules to come into force from 31 October, the UKGC’s Senior Manager for Consumer Policy Pradeep Rajania and the Programme Director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment Ian Angus have recapitulated everything you need to know about the changes to the License Conditions and Codes of Practice. The main aim […] Continue Reading
Microgaming Releases Cash of Kingdoms Slot
- October 23, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The leading developer of online gaming content Microgaming has added a new game to its extensive portfolio of video slots. Developed by Slingshot Studios, the new game is titled Cash of Kingdoms, and will be exclusively available for operators powered by Microgaming. A Dynamic Medieval-Themed Slot Cash of Kingdoms was previewed at this year’s edition […] Continue Reading
Owner of Suspected Money-Laundering Sportsbook from Costa Rica Found Dead
- October 22, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Sean Creighton , the owner of 5Dimes – an online platform providing online casino games, betting, and bingo out of Costa Rica –has been found dead, local news source Costa Rica Star reports. Creighton, also known as “Tony,” was reported as kidnapped late last month and his whereabouts and location were unknown to the authorities […] Continue Reading
Microgaming Partners with Lisa Low Centre
- October 18, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
Microgaming has announced it has partnered with The Lisa Lowe Centre to offer its employees mental health awareness training. This move should result in an increase of overall workplace well-being and represents a part of the company’s Time to Change campaign, whose ultimate goal is to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. The renowned […] Continue Reading
NetEnt Further Expands US Presence Signing the Churchill Downs Deal for New Jersey iGaming Market
- October 17, 2018 By Oliver Young -
NetEnt AB, the leading online casino games and gaming solutions developer, is further expanding its presence in the US by signing a “customer agreement” with Churchill Downs Incorporated. This deal will help NetEnt expand their presence in the New Jersey iGaming market, following months of successful operation in the state. The agreement will deliver an […] Continue Reading
NetEnt’s Coins of Egypt Slot Hits the Market
- October 16, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
Swedish online games developer NetEnt has recently updated its video slots offering by adding a brand-new game to it. Titled Coins of Egypt, the fresh release features stunning visuals as well as a wide variety of exciting and potentially lucrative features. Ancient Egypt is Back on the Reels This is a 5-reel 3-row video slot […] Continue Reading
Spain to Introduce Tougher Gambling Advertising Restrictions
- October 15, 2018 By Oliver Young -
The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español) and Unidos Podemos will join forces and make the restrictions on online gambling and gambling advertising tougher than ever. They have proposed a budget plan for 2019 which contains more rigorous advertising restrictions for licensed gambling. They go to such length that they compare gambling […] Continue Reading
Betsoft Gaming Wins a Prestigious Industry Award
- October 12, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Malta-based developer of online casino games Betsoft Gaming has once again confirmed its status as one of the industry’s leading names by winning the prestigious Starlet Award as the Best Slot Provider. The Starlet Awards, which are organised by 5 Star iGaming Media, aim to recognise the best of the business to business (B2B) […] Continue Reading
Lotteriinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Regulatory Body, Receives 55 Gambling License Applications
- October 10, 2018 By Oliver Young -
The Swedish gaming regulatory body Lotteriinspektionen recently announced to have received more than 55 applications for an online gambling license. Lotteriinspektionen has started preparing for the new gambling legislation since January 2018 and has published the information regarding the dates for submitting applications and the launch of the new regime. The new gambling rules will […] Continue Reading
Ireland Set to Increase Gambling Tax
- October 9, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
According to numerous reports by media outlets in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Finance is seriously considering an increase in the current gambling tax. The country’s finance minister Paschal Donohoe has already announced the current gambling tax, which is set at 1%, will be doubled. Doubling the Current Tax The long-awaited announcement will […] Continue Reading