iGaming

International Game Technology (IGT) and Française des Jeux (FDJ) have signed a cross-licencing agreement covering distribution of each companies’ einstant games. The agreement, penned between IGT’s IGT Global Services Limited and FDJ’s B2B arm, FDJ Gaming Solutions France (FGS), grants each firm access to the other’s einstant suite. For London-based multinational group IGT, the deal enables the firm to deliver …

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) of Malta has ordered Malta MGA licensee Glitnor Group to pay €236,789 for non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules.  The penalty is related to a compliance review carried out in 2019, and includes a reprimand in line with Regulation 21 of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR). The FIAU …

VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence has launched its ‘VIXIO Data Hub’ after projecting strong revenue growth across multiple regulated betting and gaming markets in 2023. The new hub offers three core use cases to support operators’ due diligence, strategy and development goals, as well as investors and advisors. Firms can consult the portal for updates on any changes in regulatory parameters to …

Light & Wonder has built on its long-standing relationship with Betsson Group in order to reach new markets globally. The deal, said to be ‘opening a window of exciting new opportunities’, will ensure a continuation of Light & Wonder and various third-party content made available via the OPENGAMING System (OGS). It also gives the European operator a ‘significant increase’ in …

GamCare has notified stakeholders that the English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) has published its first Insights Report after its initial networking event. The topic was the effectiveness of collaboration in addressing gambling harms among young people. EGEH is a cross-collaboration research hub formed of seven organisations funded by GambleAware – including GamCare, Aquarius, ARA, Recovery for All, Beacon Counselling Trust, …

Motti Gil has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NeoGames as the sportsbook, igaming and iLottery solutions developer prepares for integration into Aristocrat Entertainment. Succeeding Raviv Adler in the position, Gil will continue to work closely with the outgoing CFO for a seamless transition of duties. Adler will officially step down from the role on 31 July 2023, …

GamCare has submitted its guidance on how to enhance bank gambling blocks, as part of its ‘cross-sector’ Gambling Related Financial Harm (GRFH) programme.  GRFH aims to combine the knowhow and knowledge of finance and gambling companies to cooperate and develop resources and deepen support to financial risks of gambling harms. In March, GamCare hosted a GRFH a virtual workshop with …

Irina Roman has been appointed as Pariplay’s new Head of Account Management, as the company looks to continue working on global growth. Roman brings a decade of experience to the NeoGames S.A-subsidiary, specifically across account management and the gambling industry.  She has previously worked at EveryMatrix, NetEnt, and Enteractive, with her most recent role being TrueLayer’s Senior Customer Success Manager.  …

Aston Villa has announced a multi-year partnership with BK8 which will see the online betting operator front the Premier League club’s shirts as its primary sponsor.  The three-year deal will last until the end of the 2025/26 league season, which will coincide with the enforcement of the recently agreed upon league-wide ban on gambling front-of-shirt sponsorships.  Under the terms of …

The government of Ireland has been warned that it currently lacks the capacity to research problem gambling and its societal impacts, as dynamics that will be tested by the launch of a new Irish gambling market in 2023.  New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) reveals that this issue “could be larger than initial estimates” and should …