iGaming

ComplianceOne Group has announced the appointment of three new senior management hires to bolster the commercial performance of its expanding suite of industry-tailored compliance tools for the global gambling sector. Robert Yuile, a veteran in both enterprise and scale-up organisations, will join ComplianceOne as COO and simultaneously assume the role of Managing Director for DataVault ONE. In addition, ComplianceOne’s marketing …

The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) has confirmed that CEO Paul Foster will step down from the position, with Nicholas Macias taking on a leadership role. Foster has vacated the position, which he held for five years, to focus on other business ventures and projects, GBGA Chairman Nigel Birrell explained in a statement. Additionally, GBGA Coordinator Merel Swarts will …

Playtech Plc has announced that it will serve as lead platform and system provider for challenger sportsbook brand 10bet’s UK and Swedish market activities.  The agreement comes as 10bet hits the corporate milestone of servicing “a loyal user base of more than one million bettors”. Seeking to expand its presence in the UK and Sweden significantly, 10bet has appointed Playtech …

Playbook Engineering has appointed Ivo Doroteia as its new CEO, taking the leading role in guiding the firm’s ambitions in Latin America and the US. Doroteia brings extensive experience of the betting and gaming sectors to the role, having held executive roles at prominent B2B suppliers. This included a tenure as CEO of Sportingtech and Betomall between 2020-2022 and Chief …

International Game Technology (IGT) is looking to ‘unlock true value’ by examining strategic alternatives for its Global Gaming and PlayDigital segments. The NYSE firm’s Board of Directors detailed that these alternative options include but are not limited to a sale, merger or spin off of the divisions. However, maintaining and further investing in the businesses is also being considered as …

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has this morning published tough new rules on the marketing of cryptoassets, required to protect UK consumers by clarifying the risk of investing  in digital assets. The new rules on marketing cryptoassets follow extensive FCA research provided to the Government for the consultation on the ‘Future Regulatory Regime for Cryptoassets’. From 8 October 2023, firms …

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has initiated its latest enforcement actions against unlicensed operators, targeting Winning Poker Network and Goldwin Ltd. Both companies were threatened with financial penalties unless targeting of Dutch customers ended. Neither company holds a licence with the KSA, and so are deemed ‘providers of illegal online games of chance’. René Jansen, KSA Chairman, explained: ‘It …

Entain Plc has lauded the significant milestones achieved during the past 12 months to strengthen the FTSE100 global gambling group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As outlined in its ‘2022/2023 ESG Report‘, Entain has demonstrated an “unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices”, recognised as pillars central to the company’s long-term strategy and sustainability of business across all …

Honoré Gaming has announced the opening of its new office facility in Senegal, the capital of Dakar. The occasion was marked with a ceremony attended by Honoré Gaming employees, as well as members of the Senior Management team from National Lottery operator, Lonase, including a speech from Lonase CEO, Lat Diop. Christophe Casanova, COO at Honoré Gaming, noted: “Senegal is …