The UK Labour Party proposed a new tax on the gaming industry where the gambling operators will be funding National Health Service treatment for gambling addicts as the number of problem gamblers has been risen in the UK. According to a Gambling Commission report, 2 million people in the UK are addicted to problem gambling […]

On Tuesday, the Dutch government announced along with its 2018 budget plans that is going to temporarily raise gaming taxes from 29% to 30.1% from July 2018 to January 2019. The tax rise will affect the revenue from slots, casino gambling and all forms of remote gambling. During the period of six months the Dutch […]

Saxony-Anhalt Finance Minister, André Schröder, has warned that the online gambling legislation efforts of Germany might be failed if its 16 federal individual states do not implement the proposed “Interstate Treaty on Gambling” the sooner. The Interstate Τreaty has been in place since 2012, but has not yet been implemented since the 16 states of […]

Swedish iGaming operator Betsson AB lost its bid against Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, for igaming prohibition as the Dutch court said that the iGaming ban is legal. In 2014, Betsson purchased the Dutch facing Oranje Casino and Kroon Casino online gambling brands for over €100 million, with both companies allowed to operate in the Netherlands […]

Georgian media reported last week that the Republic of Georgia is planning for a total prohibition of online gambling activities and that new regulations would come soon into force by the the Ministry of Finance. While the parliamentarians are pushing for a total prohibition of online gambling activities in the country, the officials of the […]

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) launched investigations into Ladbrokes Casino, 888 Casino, Sky Vegas and Casumo after receiving in total nine complaints for adverts that were “targeting vulnerable people”. The ads were suggesting that gambling could provide an escape from depression, personal problems and that it could be a solution to financial concerns. One […]

The leading Data Center Provider, NetShop ISP, has announced today that will be hosting Malta’s iGathering10 Private Event which will take place in Malta. iGatherings are private, networking events attended by the iGaming industry’s C-level executives. NetShop ISP, as a leading Data Center Provider in Malta, will be among the 4 companies hosting this event […]

The iGaming and Sportsbook Omnichannel platform provider BtoBet confirms that is taking its platform to Cyprus and Budapest during the Bucharest Roadshow. BtoBet’s CMO, Sabrina Solda, said: “I address my congratulations to our team in Bucharest, for the great job done during the Entertainment Arena Expo. They tightened the link with authorities and relevant components […]

On Monday, the Malta-based Swedish operator Betsson released a statement saying “The board of directors and CEO Ulrik Bengtsson have agreed that shall leave the position as president and CEO of Betsson. Following this agreement, Ulrik Bengtsson has chosen to leave his position immediately. No details have been given for his departure. Betsson’s appointed Pontus […]

Gibraltar-based, UK-listed online gambling company 888 Holdings Plc has been fined by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) a record penalty of £7.8m over its failings to protect vulnerable and problem gamblers. The UKGC highlighted a technical failure which meant 7,000 customers who had chosen to banned themselves from gambling from their 888 accounts were still […]

Yesterday, the MGA announced the launch of a “new efficient and user-friendly Licensee Relationship Management System” accessible through a secure and dedicated web portal. The announcement was made by Malta Gaming Authority’s Executive Chairman, Joseph Cuschieri and the Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, Hon. Silvio Schembri, on a press conference. The […]

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) releases stats for problem gambling, warning the government to take further action against addiction as 400,000 Brits are chronic gamblers. The regulators have also warned that a 4 per cent of the population is ‘at risk’ of addiction. The report also includes: – 63% of adults had participated in some […]