Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulatory authority, has confirmed that the regulated market launch of the ‘Dutch Online Gambling Act’ (KOA Act) will be delayed by one month until 1 October 2021. The decision follows an intervention by Sander Dekker – the Dutch Minister for Legal Protections who has been tasked with overseeing the implementation of the KOA Act. Yesterday, …
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Delasport has added “fresh perspectives and new capabilities” to its leadership team through the appointment of new Chief Financial Officer Alon Pasternack. Pasternack, said Delasport, brings a wealth of experience in regulation and the iGaming industry, as well as strong qualifications from leading global finance organisations. As the new CFO, he will drive operational gains and steer Delasport’s growth strategy …
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HooYu, a specialist supplier of KYC and ID verification software for high-risk industries, has announced the launch of its new UI and UX tools tailored for igaming incumbents. The KYC developer’s new suite of UI and UX tools has been designed to ‘increase success rates at the point of sign-up and payout’, for industry incumbents operating across multiple jurisdictions. The …
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W2 has launched a new real-time affordability check solution to support the needs of operators adapting to evolving compliance guidance from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). UKGC guidance requires licensees to put affordability at the heart of their safer gambling commitments for 2021, and will undoubtedly become a central focus in the Gambling Act review, particularly as so many fines …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new dedicated section on its website, informing the general public about understanding their rights and protections when participating in gambling. A new ‘Money and Rights’ section has been added to the GamblingCommission.gov.uk website hosted under the ‘Public and Players’ information category. The section offers detailed information on opening accounts, ID verification and …
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Virtual video sports producer Highlight Games has expanded its international operations by securing a Romanian gaming licence. The Romanian Gambling Authority has awarded the firm a Class II gambling licence enabling it to launch its flagship Soccerbet and NBA Last 60 products, among other offerings. SOCCERBET and NBA Last 60 will be available in English, Turkish and Italian variants, and …
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The first CasinoBeats Slots Festival of 2021 is set to bring together a select audience of international operators and affiliates to play the latest titles from leading games developers and emerging studios. The day-long festival on 4 February will see the hottest new online slots showcased in a dedicated interactive environment that allows the industry’s key decision makers and influencers …
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ESA Gaming has strengthened its foothold in the Italian gaming market after agreeing to supply its EasySwipe portfolio of HTML5 mobile-first titles to local operator Scommettendo. Through the partnership, Scommettendo will boost lifetime values for its sportsbook players through the seamless integration of lightweight games such as Goal Mine and Fruit Staxx, as well as ESA’s versions of Roulette and …
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Gamesys Group has announced an “outstanding operational performance” for 2020, despite the significant global setbacks posed throughout the year by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group’s Board is confident that FY 2020 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA at or above the ‘upper end of current market expectations’ will be reported, following a strong trading performance recorded in the fourth quarter of the …
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Writing in Commons news source Politicshome.com, Michael Dugher – Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) – has warned MPs that there is ‘too much fiction swirled around the debate of gambling’. As the review of the 2005 Gambling Act goes through its ‘call-for-evidence’ phase, Dugher and the BGC have welcomed the government’s ‘determination to drive big changes’ …
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