The leadership of Germany’s Gluecksspiel (GGL) is ‘ready to go’, Board Member Benjamin Schwanke has asserted to national stakeholders, six months into the federal gambling regulator’s operations. In a series of updates this week, the GGL has provided an annual report into the workings of the German betting and gaming market since the imposition of the Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty …

Thor Gjermund Eriksen is vacating his position as CEO of Norway’s state-owned betting firm Norsk Tipping after nine months in the leadership role. The outgoing CEO was first appointed to the position in April 2022 before assuming full duties on 12 September, having worked as a journalist for the majority of his career. Upon leaving Norsk Tipping on 1 October …

A Belgium court has ruled against a range of sports and betting stakeholders regarding the upcoming ban on gambling advertising, according to local media. Het Nieuwsblad has outlined that the Brussels court has rejected appeals against the ban from both the sports and betting sectors, which had been brought between eleven different national courts.  This effectively removes the final barrier …

International Game Technology (IGT) and Française des Jeux (FDJ) have signed a cross-licencing agreement covering distribution of each companies’ einstant games. The agreement, penned between IGT’s IGT Global Services Limited and FDJ’s B2B arm, FDJ Gaming Solutions France (FGS), grants each firm access to the other’s einstant suite. For London-based multinational group IGT, the deal enables the firm to deliver …

Dutch Minister for Legal Protections, Franc Weerwind, is confident in the Dutch Gambling Authority’s (DGA) abilities to enforce the incoming advertising ban, due to come into force on 1 July. The Minister praised the Kansspelautoriteit’s (KSA) ‘robust’ working method in a parliamentary questions session whilst making it clear that the authority will have the ultimate responsibility for enforcing the advertising …

VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence has launched its ‘VIXIO Data Hub’ after projecting strong revenue growth across multiple regulated betting and gaming markets in 2023. The new hub offers three core use cases to support operators’ due diligence, strategy and development goals, as well as investors and advisors. Firms can consult the portal for updates on any changes in regulatory parameters to …

SBOTOP has signed an agreement with Premier League club Fulham FC, becoming the team’s sponsor for the 2023-24 season and continuing its presence in the English top-flight. The operator, registered in Isle of Man as Celton Manx Ltd and active via the SBOTOP/SBOBET betting brands, will have its logo featured on the front of the Cottages’ first team and on …

Spiffbet AB has partnered with affiliate marketing company TAG Media, which will work to enhance the international betting and gaming group’s European visibility. Specific markets targeted by the affiliate marketing partnership are the UK, Sweden, Spain and Finland, with Spiffbet’s Supernopea, Metal Casino and TurboVegas brands the core focus. To achieve Spiffbet’s goals of driving visibility and user engagement in …

Motti Gil has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NeoGames as the sportsbook, igaming and iLottery solutions developer prepares for integration into Aristocrat Entertainment. Succeeding Raviv Adler in the position, Gil will continue to work closely with the outgoing CFO for a seamless transition of duties. Adler will officially step down from the role on 31 July 2023, …

BetMakers Technology Group has signed two new contracts this week, renewing its existing partnership with Dabble in Australia and partnering with Parx Racing in the US. The prior contract in the company’s home market of Australia enables the continued use of BetMakers’ Price Manager technology solution, eyeing up a strengthened position in the local racing market. BetMakers added that the …