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Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, will host its first “joint exchange meeting of state coordinators” in Halle. The meeting will convene representatives from Germany’s 16 Federal States (Bundesländer). They will share their specific experiences and challenges in prevention work in the online gambling sector since the inception of the Fourth Interstate Gambling regime (GlüNeuRStv) on 1 July …

Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, has issued an open response to media inquiries related to the tender process of its ‘Evaluation Study on Player Protections’. In August, the authority announced that it had appointed Dr. Tobias Hayer of the University of Bremen to lead the year-1 evaluation of player protections formed under the Fourth Gambling Interstate Treaty …

Ladbrokes has partnered with HungryBear Gaming, adding a new slot game to its portfolio with a sports betting theme. The new title, ‘Clash of the Day’, uses the same free-to-play tournament mechanics as HungryBear’s ‘Slot Masters’ multiplayer game, which has been rolled out as part of Ladbrokes’ gaming content in the past. Players choose either a Premier League club or …

The Spanish government continues to advance its plans to impose stricter compliance enforcements and safer gambling measures on the gambling sector.  The DGOJ, the General Directorate of Spanish Gambling, has launched its second public consultation on the desired reforms outlined by the “Royal Decree on Responsible Gaming Environments”. The consultation, open until 16 October, requires feedback on applying gaming deposit …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated a review of In Touch Games’ licence, suspending the company’s permit with immediate effect in the latest in a series of enforcements against the firm. In Touch – which operates the bonusboss.co.uk, cashmo.co.uk, casino.mfortune.co.uk, casino2020.co.uk, drslot.co.uk, jammymonkey.com, mfortune.co.uk, mrspin.co.uk, pocketwin.co.uk and slotfactory.com sites – has been suspected of breaching terms of the 2005 …

Flows has signed contracts with Betroyale and Kabukicasino in a bid to drive innovation. The news follows Flows’ partnership announcement with Quantum Gaming, and the subsequent client contract with its first operator Wikibet. Now, the no-code automation platform will aid the two operators in engaging customers with tailored experiences, and maintaining a ‘competitive edge’ through its existing platform. Oliver De …

A rise in both online and land-based gambling operations in Southeast Asia, many of which are not legal under local laws, has contributed heavily to criminal activity according to the UN. A UN Human Rights Office (UNHRO) report into human trafficking in the region – specifically looking at Loa, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines – estimates that ‘hundreds of …

German concerns on the cross-border impact of upcoming amendments to Maltese gambling legislation, known as ‘Gaming Bill 55’, have been echoed by Dutch stakeholders. In a letter to Dutch Minister for Legal Protections, Franc Weerwind, Loonstein Advocaten lawyer Benzi Loonstein shared his firm’s views on Gaming Bill 55. The Bill will prevent enforcement action from national authorities against businesses licensed …

EveryMatrix continues its record-breaking streak announcing its seven consecutive quarters of growth on key commercial metrics.  The igaming technology and platform supplier published its Q2 2023 results, generating net revenues €27m, up 82% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter comparatives. Operating on its ‘highest ever profit margin’ of 55%, EveryMatrix declared Q2 EBITDA of €15m up 15% on 2022 results and 42% …

Mr Vegas has been named the official back-of-shirt and casino partner of West Bromwich Albion. The deal covers the 2023/24 season, with the Malta-based operator first appearing on the EFL Championship team’s shirts last Saturday against Middlesbrough at home. Ulle Skottling, Deputy CEO of Mr Vegas, commented: “We are delighted to showcase our product, which boasts the largest number of …