As the European Commission ponders whether the European Union needs rules for cryptoassets and trading in virtual currencies, EU states are moving ahead with their own regulations, with the smallest of them, Malta, leading the pack. The risks of investing in the industry were made clear last year when Bitcoin, the most successful cryptocurrency, lost […]

The UK Gambling Commission has welcomed the recommendations from the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) on the new national strategy, which intends to prevent gambling harms. UKGC is likely to publish the new strategy in April. The RGSB, which advises the commission independently, has offered a range of recommendations on what the priorities to reduce gambling harm […]

Britain is getting more strict with its age verification rules for online gambling, so as to prevent underage children from engaging in gambling activities. Now, online gambling sites are required to thoroughly verify the identities of each and every one of their customers before they can deposit funds into their accounts or before they can […]

The Gambling Commission has today announced new rules which online operators must follow to make gambling safer and fairer. The new rules, which follow an open consultation, will ensure operators verify customers’ age and identity details faster which will benefit consumers. Until now, online gambling businesses have been allowed 72 hours to carry out age verification checks. […]

The All-in Diversity Project, an industry-driven initiative that aims to benchmark diversity, equality and inclusion in the global gaming sector, is proud to welcome one of the world’s leading gaming regulators as a Strategic Partner.   The MGA, one of the first jurisdictions to embrace online gaming and continue to keep pace with new technology […]

The Malta Gaming Authority has received more than 20 applications from new gaming companies to start the licensing process in order to operate from Malta, according to Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri. Speaking at the 2019 edition of ICE London, Mr Schembri said ICE London was the perfect platform for Malta to showcase itself as the ‘home of […]

The government of Turkey has started a nationwide illegal online gambling crackdown, even as its search for a new technology partner for the functioning of state-run sports betting is on. The Cybercrime Division Branch of the Istanbul Security Directorate conducted simultaneous raids across 40 provinces.

The Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in operators’ settlements with customers after claiming they could breach licence conditions. Guidance released by the regulator states NDAs should not result in consumers feeling that they cannot notify the Commission, other regulators or law enforcement agencies of conduct which might […]

British online gambling company 888 Holdings Plc said on Thursday Chief Executive Itai Frieberger was stepping down, and would be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Itai Pazner. Frieberger, who worked with the company for more than 14 years, will remain as a director for a period of up to 12 months. Itai Pazner, the new CEO of 888, […]

NetShop ISP will be attending ICE London 2019 to explore the potential across the various igaming sectors and offer its solutions to companies around the globe. ICE London is an international B2B Gaming industry exhibition. It is taking place at ExCel London from 5-7 February 2019 to engage with the latest solutions, content and networking […]

SiGMA is reaching out to affiliates and operators located beyond the Euro-Med shores and treating them to a luxurious, no-expense-spared stay in Malta. The 500 affiliates and operators who take up this offer will benefit from a stay in a 5-star room at the Hilton. Guests will also enjoy a full complement of VIP networking dinners. […]

iGaming also is known as online gaming has become popular for several years now. People love it. As a matter of fact, there is a projection that by the year 2021, the estimated revenue would reach $1 trillion according to a digital technology analyst, Jupiter Research. And the biggest winners are the online casino operators […]