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 […]

Australian gambling regulator Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) has issued an informal ban against all cryptocurrency online wagering, singling out bitcoin and ethereum. Just days before, one of its licensed online gambling sites announced it was offering bitcoin to its customers. Paul Cherry, CEO of Australian online gambling site Neds explained: “We strongly believe in […]

NetShop ISP, your leading data center provider attends will attend ICE Totally Gaming 2018 is taking place in ExCel London from 6th-8th February 2018. Being active in the iGaming industry for the past decade, NetShop ISP is, today, among the top choices for hosting by leading Platform Suppliers, Software Developers and iGaming Startups. ICE 2017 […]

The rise of the gaming industry in Malta is an indisputable success story, one which continues to go from strength to strength. Without doubt, Malta has become the jurisdiction of primary establishment for most operators within the industry. In Europe, the iGaming sector has been steadily growing and is still developing, even though its growth […]

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has appointed the investment bank Rothschild & Co to examine the possible London stock listing of gambling company Sky Betting & Gaming, Reuters reported on Monday. Rothschild is in the process of organising a “beauty contest” for next week to select which banks will set up the initial public […]

UK gambling operators could face stiff financial penalties for breaching advertising rules, according to proposed changes to their licensing conditions. On Thursday, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) unveiled its proposed changes to license condition and codes of practice (LCCP) for UK gambling operators. Stakeholders and members of the public have until April 22 to submit […]

As the UK government tries to reduce the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2, bookmakers are preparing different strategies to prevent the new regulation from taking effect. However, representatives of operators have decided that the judicial review strategy would only be used as a “last resort.” “It would always be a last […]