IAB Europe today released the draft technical specifications for its GDPR Transparency & Consent Framework (“Framework”) for public comment. First announced in November 2017, the Framework is a cross-industry effort to help publishers, technology vendors, agencies and advertisers meet the transparency and user choice requirements (including consent where necessary) of the GDPR before the regulation […]

Paddy Power Betfair confirmed on Monday that chief financial officer Alex Gersh is to step down from his position with the bookmaker. The departure of Mr Gersh comes just months after former chief executive Breon Corcoran’s surprise exit from the group. In a statement, Paddy Power Betfair said that Mr Gersh has advised the board […]

Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards have been created as one of the original and most comprehensive awards events organised for the local Gaming industry. Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards [MiGEA] are held annually in Malta and have already been likened to “the Oscars of gaming”. The awards event brings the entire industry together to reward and celebrate […]

The Malta Gaming Authority refers to the Press Release issued by the National Whistleblower Center (https://www.whistleblowersblog.org/2018/02/articles/international/press-release-u-s-ngo-calls-upon-greco-to-monitor-maltas-implementation-of-whistleblower-law-in-valery-atanasov-case/) on 28 February 2018, and rejects the claim that Mr Valery Atanasov, (an ex-employee of the Authority) was subjected to any form of retaliation in connection with allegations he has made with respect to the Authority. Mr. Atanasov’s employment […]

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the company behind City of Dreams Mediterranean, the integrated casino resort which is set to open in 2021 in Limassol, announced on Monday some of its first 500 job opportunities. The company said that it is currently recruiting ‘aspiring professionals for the temporary and satellite casinos scheduled to open in 2018, […]

Newly-appointed Chief Digital Officer to report directly to chief executive Philip Bowcock. Ulrik Bengtsson, formerly the President and Chief Executive of Betsson, has been announced as Chief Digital Officer for William Hill. In this newly-minted position, Ulrik Bengtsson will oversee the William Hill Online business. This will include management of global data, brand, marketing, and […]

According to a report, the CJEU or the European Union Court of Justice recently rejected a petition introduced by the Belgian government that had been seeking an annulment for the online gambling guidelines stipulated by the European Commission. As reported earlier, the government of Belgium had drawn out a petition urging the CJEU to ignore […]

The government of Malta has come up with an idea that businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies may find interesting. A new policy document seeks to set up a special agency which will “certify” blockchain platforms and “verify” crypto transactions. It is supposed to “bring peace of mind” to companies using these technologies to cut out central […]

Malta’s gaming regulatory boss is leaving his post following a flurry of negative headlines regarding its Italian-based online gambling licensees. On Sunday, the Times of Malta reported that Malta Gaming Authority executive chairman Joseph Cuschieri would be leaving the regulatory agency to become CEO of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The MFSA doesn’t technically […]

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has opened its website for the Cyprus Casino Resort, called the City of Dreams Mediterranean it is expected to open in 2021. The resort will be built in western Limassol and estimated to cost with the license granted to Melco and the consortium will allow them to operate a gambling facility […]

While commemorating its 20th anniversary at the ICE Totally Gaming 2018, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) and the Gaming Standards Association Europe promulgated the birthing of a new Technical Committee devoted to blockchain use. Blockchain technology is poised to revolutionise data sharing and security and holds the potential to provide unparalleled levels of transparency to […]

Following Malta’s latest anti-Mafia police action targeting gambling operations,Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is conducting a review of its Italian online licensees. Last week, Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) executive chairman Joseph Cuschieri told Italian gaming news outlet Agimeg that he wanted to “start a collaboration” with Italy’s Anti-Mafia Commission and any other authority that “needs to […]