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Spain’s advertising ban emphasises need to focus on retention

The forthcoming gambling advertising ban and bonus restrictions show how important customer retention will be for Spanish operators The gambling advertising and sponsorship ban that will come into force in Spain this Summer represents a major change for a European market that is well regulated overall and highly competitive. Other related measures include a ban…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the verge of a three-year sanction over part-ownership of Malta-based betting company

FIFA and UEFA prohibits players from having financial interest in betting companies News emerged that football star Zlatan Ibrahimovi? is risking being heftily fined and even banned by FIFA and UEFA as his joint-stock company owns 10% of a Malta-based betting agency BetHard. Both entities prohibit players from having any sort financial interest with betting…

GiG signs partnership agreement with Kaizen Gaming for the provision of GiG Comply

GiG has signed an agreement with Kaizen Gaming ?for its affiliate marketing compliance tool, GiG Comply GiG Comply is a self-service marketing compliance solution, which enables operators to set-up their own criteria and checklist parameters to scan and check affiliate websites?for content including iGaming code red words, links and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.?It works…

Maryland’s new sports betting bill to host 60 online operators

Maryland state legislature green lights online sports betting bill with a capacity for 60 online operators On Monday 12 April, Maryland‘s legislature passed an in-person sports wagering and online sports betting bill at a 60 online operator capacity. Betters can expect to place their bets by 1 September, 2021.

Sweden plans to extend deposit cap on iGaming again until November

The Swedish government has submitted a proposal to extend the COVID-19 deposit cap on online gaming again until 14 November to ensure the safety of customers The Swedish government has initiated a proposal to extend the COVID-19 deposit cap, in addition to a SEK5,000 monthly deposit limit, on online gambling until 14 November. In addition…

This antiquated tax aids the offshore, illegal market and disadvantages safe, legal and regulated sportsbooks – Bill Miller – AGA

Bipartisan efforts from Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) aim to halt a federal excise tax on sports betting By Mark R. Smith, U.S. Correspondent Imposing the excise tax on legal, licensed gaming operators puts them at a competitive disadvantage against illegal operations. While the current rate of .25% is not as…

Alabama Senate greenlights gambling bill

The Alabama Senate approves lottery and casino legislation after years of negotiation On Tuesday (13 April), the Alabama Senate approved lottery and casino legislation after previous discussions on the notion led to policy standstills. Currently, Alabama is part of the five states without a state lottery yet Senators believe voters are more welcoming to the…

Tasmania’s land-based Federal Group under ransomware attack

The ongoing attack has been impacting the Group’s gambling and hotel operations since April 3rd For the past week Tasmania’s lone casino land-based operator Federal Group has been under a cyber attack. Two of their venues were forced to shutter their doors after the ransomware attack. The investigation is being carried out both internally and…

Crown Resorts: Bruce Carter aka Mr. Fix it” to the rescue”

Crown Resort gets former SkyCity deputy chair Bruce Carter on board to help rebuild the casino’s board Crown Resorts has just appointed former SkyCity deputy chair Bruce Carter as Director to help rebuild the casino’s board. Carter ended his 11-year tenure three weeks ago. He is now joined in Crown’s new Board of Directors This…

China extends purge on illegal gambling activities

More than 17,000 cross border cases investigated In recent reports, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security reported that the police force has investigated more than 17,000 cross-border gambling cases. Out of these cases, through 2020 the authorities have shut down 3,400 online gambling platforms and 2,800 illegal payment provider platforms. In a meeting themed ‘Combating…