Europe

Evolution Gaming faces scrutiny in Georgia related to the working environment of its office and live gaming studio in Tbilisi. Georgian media reports that “at least 5,000 employees” of Evolution Georgia will go on strike from 12 July, demanding improved working conditions, labour rights and higher salaries. Recognised as global gambling’s highest-valued games developer, Stockholm-listed Evolution Gaming has been accused …

Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, will join several national security branches in hosting an extensive case-based AML training. Taking place on 31 October in the capital city of Copenhagen, the training will welcome relevant shareholders who have a duty of reporting under the Danish AML Act. Together with Spillenmyndigheden, other attendee organisations  include the Danish Business Authority, the Danish Security and …

Sweden’s Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has issued a ban against Small House B.V. and the supply of its products to its Swedish audience.  According to the regulator, Curacao-licensed Small House has operated in the country through its bcgame.top website, despite not having the necessary certification.  Evidence suggesting intent to target Swedish customers include the website’s option to pay with Swedish currency, as …

Gambless has begun the gradual phase-out of its mental health and wellbeing app, which helps those suffering from problem gambling harms and addiction. Launched in 2020, the Gambless app is recognised as a pioneering tool offering mental health support to tackle gambling addiction and the symptoms of gambling harms. Of significance, the Gambless app has supported over 20,000 individuals in …

Entain has announced Helen Ashton as its new Independent Non-Executive Director, she  will take the reins with immediate effect. Ashton joins the FTSE-listed gambling company, carrying over more than 30 years of experience working in public and private equity-backed businesses, while also being qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant.  Ashton’s previous stints include a CFO role at ASOS, as well …

Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan, has been appointed as Secretary of Culture, Media and Sport under the first senior cabinet of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The appointment of a new State Secretary for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) was required following the loss of shadow secretary Thangam Debbonaire’s Bristol West constituency to the Green Party. Nandy …

The Labour Party has overturned a deficit of 127 seats to win the UK General Election, a historic achievement instantly branded with the damp label of a “loveless landslide”. Apathy aside, yesterday’s ballots saw Labour win 412 constituencies, forming a majority government of 170 MPs, taking the biggest share to Parliament since Tony Blair’s New Labour victory in 1997. This …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has voiced its support for the new Labour government following results of the General Election. The body has stated that it is committed to working with the new cabinet to deliver a ‘world class’ betting and gaming industry, following Labour’s landslide victory. Prior to yesterday’s vote, Labour pledged to ‘drive up’ standards on responsible …

Flutter Entertainment has backed down in its row with Arena Racing Company (ARC) over media rights payments by offering bets on Wednesday’s six-race card at Bath. After Flutter brands Paddy Power and Sky Bet revealed they would not offer prices on the meet for the first time, a huge row broke out. However, the firms both showcase their attempts to …

Sportsbook and igaming solution provider Digitain has announced the release of its Centrivo Affiliate platform.  Digitain’s latest offering aims to help operators expand their capabilities in terms of player acquisition marketing, retention, and reactivation. This will in turn help bolster the creation and tracking of affiliate marketing campaigns.  Edmond Ghulyan, Digitain’s Group Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Centrivo Product, …