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SOFTSWISS has shown its support for the global environmental initiative ‘Cleaning up the World’, joining several other companies at a campaign in Poznań, Poland earlier this month. On 16 September, SOFTSWISS representatives travelled to Poland for the 30th edition of the campaign, working with around 130 companies to help transform a significant area in the Polish city into a cleaner …

Soft2Bet is broadening its reach into the Italian market after acquiring a Maltese company that holds a licence in the European country.  Through the strategic venture, Soft2Bet will work with Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, Italy’s online gambling regulatory body, to stay compliant with local regulations. The igaming provider also intends to certify its platform in the Italian market, …

BetConstruct has launched a new product designed to operate within the Telegram app called iGaming Bot. The technology and services provider has stated that iGaming Bot “redefines the way players interact with online gaming platforms” as it combines convenience and entertainment into a single platform. Through the product, igaming functions are integrated directly into Telegram to provide a “streamlined and …

BetConstruct is seeking to improve how operators create mobile betting and gambling apps through the launch of a cross-platform solution called Bet Easy. With options for iOS and Android users, Bet Easy will allow operators to have just one single team working on a unified UI/UX across all mobile device operational systems, rather than two separate teams like other native …

Lindar Media Limited, the operator of online casino Mr Q, is facing regulatory action by the UK Gambling Commission and has been ordered to pay £690,947 for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The regulatory action follows an investigation by the UKGC into Lindar Media, which found failings in the operator’s processes aimed at preventing money laundering and protecting individuals …

BetGames is broadening the reach of its titles after agreeing to a strategic partnership with SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator. The deal will allow the aggregator to gain access to the provider’s live dealer betting content, while also broadening the global reach and scope of the game aggregation platform. Titles from BetGames that SOFTSWISS customers will now be able to access include …

European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Secretary General Maarten Haijer has urged Norway to call a close to its monopoly licensing system. Norway is currently one of the only European and Nordic countries, alongside Finland, to still have a monopoly system in place. Norsk Rikstoto holds exclusive rights to pari-mutuel horse racing betting and Norsk Tipping for sports wagering. However, …

Finansdepartementet, the Ministry of Finance of Sweden has moved to equalise AML fines and penalties across high-risk Swedish industries.  The decision has been welcomed by Swedish gambling trade association Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) on the condition that gambling revenue specifics are recognised by authorities. Last Friday, Finansdepartementet published a memorandum which outlined changes to the Money Laundering Act, citing that …

Flutter has revealed that it has rebranded its PokerStars VR to Vegas Infinite as part of a ‘full-scale overhaul’ of the free-to-play social casino videogame. The virtual reality (VR) product – created by its PokerStars brand –  will now include a new and bespoke 3D virtual cityscape as players utilise Vegas Infinite’s personal player suites, luxury casinos and exclusive rooftops …

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has initiated a market-wide investigation into operators’ alleged use of cash back bonuses. Netherlands gambling laws, with the online market regulated since October 2021 by the KOA Act and subsequent government rulings, states that cashback bonuses are banned. The KSA had issued a market-wide warning in November 2022 regarding the use of cashback …