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Online marketing specialist B90 Holdings plc has announced the international expansion of its affiliate service, Oddsen.nu.  In the market for over 20 years and traditional focusing on traffic from the Nordics, Oddsen.nu will now look to branch out further and provide its forum platform discussing betting tips free of charge to a more global audience.  According to company data, since …

A vote taking place at the Kamer this afternoon saw Dutch MPs approve motions to ban online gambling advertising and implement a further ban on ‘high risk’ online casino games. Both motions were put forward by Socialist Party (SP) MP Michiel van Nispen, as part of the Kamer’s ongoing revision of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act), the legislative framework …

Gambling compliance specialist BetComply has welcomed Martin Hodges to the role ofChief Marketing Officer (CMO).  Hodges joins the ranks of BetComply with over 15 years of experience in the igaming industry, having previously taken up roles in the strategic marketing field. Reflecting his past experience, the new CMO will be in charge of driving the company’s marketing strategies and growth …

IDnow has debuted its enhanced video-led customer verification solution ‘VideoIdent Flex’ to boost customer conversion rates and accuracy of KYC compliance measures for existing partners and new clients. A leading provider of customised ID verification solutions for high-risk sectors such as online banking, insurance, and igaming, IDnow brands VideoIdent Flex as “a bridge of AI technology merged with human interaction …

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has penalised Curaçao-licensed Casbit Group N.V of offering illegal gambling products through the lala.bet website.  In an official statement, the KSA reminded public and private shareholders that gambling offers directed to Dutch consumers without the appropriate permit is illegal in the Netherlands, and that the regulator will continue its pursuit of businesses infringing regulations.  …

The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has released the latest data from ROFUS, the country’s self-exclusion register, highlighting that the number of signees stands at 50,000 in April.    ROFUS was first established in 2012 as part of a wider political strategy to curb gambling harm in Denmark.  The scheme has since been quite successful in providing player support, going from the …

The Danish Gambling Authority, the Spillemyndigheden, has ordered Malta-based igaming operator Mr Green Ltd to re-evaluate its internal controls after failing to comply with local AML rules. A review by the regulator has concluded that Mr Green exhibits “insufficient” business risk practices. This comes in the form of lacking separate risk assessments for each individual aspect like the use of …

Raketech Group Holding Plc has entered a three-year media partnership with Danish state-owned operator Danske Spil, with the option for extension for an additional year. Described as an igaming performance marketing partner, Raketech now enables continued growth in Denmark for the company’s sports products, and further diversification of revenue streams, in line with its long-term strategy. Johan Svensson, Acting CEO …

Lithuania’s longest-running land-based casino operator, Nese, has introduced its latest sportsbook and igaming brand Twinsbet which will focus on securing sports sponsorships.  In its first days since its inauguration, the brand has already signed a three-year deal worth €7.5m with Lithuanian basketball club BC Wolves, which includes the naming rights for the Avia Solutions Group Arena in Vilnius that hosts …

The Supreme Court of Spain has ‘partially annulled’ certain articles of the Royal Decree on Advertising, the mandate which imposed federal restrictions on gambling advertising across Spanish media. The Royal Decree was the headline measure of former Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzon, who in 2020 was appointed by Spain’s PSOE-coalition government to oversee the federal reform of Spanish gambling …