iGaming

Lottstift, Norway’s Gambling Authority, has been granted ‘direct powers’ to order DNS and IP blocking of websites infringing on the laws of Norway’s Gambling Act. The mandate was approved by the Storting (Parliament) on March 19, as a majority of MPs backed market protections sought by Lottstift against unlicensed operators. The approval sees Lottstift secure DNS and IP blocking rights …

Alejandro H Tengco, the Chair and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has announced the reduction of gross gaming revenue (GGR) remittance rate for online and on-site betting.  The changes by the state gaming regulator are expected to come into force on 1 April with the goal of attracting more foreign investments into the Philippines’ gaming sector.  …

Xtremepush has confirmed the appointment of Morten Tonnesen as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of iGaming’s leading supplier of customised CRM solutions and marketing campaign optimisation services. An expert in all disciplines related to customer engagement, Tonnesen is a seasoned iGaming executive having led global marketing units for PokerStars (2011–2017). Of distinction, Tonnesen has further served as CEO and Co-Founder of …

Bulgarian gaming brand EGT Digital has inked a new partnership with gaming provider bet365 to strengthen the latter’s presence in the Eastern European state.  EGT can now supply the operator with its game aggregator, which gives access to some of the largest and most popular game providers in the Bulgarian market – Amuset, CT Interactive, Playson, Wazdan, 7mojos, and 7777 …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recognized that, although licensees have a sound understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, there are still significant gaps that need addressing to maintain a risk-based approach to financial threats. This observation stems from the completion of a thematic review of Malta’s remote gambling sector by the MGA …

The 2024 edition of SBC Summit North America will spotlight iGaming, a vertical with immense revenue potential which is, however, often overshadowed in the United States by the successes in the sports betting field. The ‘iGaming’ conference track, scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th, will bring together senior iGaming professionals to share their invaluable insights on key topics within the sector. …

Betby has announced a new partnership with European igaming products provider TrueLabel. Betby’s sportsbook is now available to operators via TrueLabel’s Turnkey, White Label and Crypto Casino solutions.  Chris Nikolopoulos, CCO of Betby, emphasised that both TrueLabel and Betby are committed to delivering advanced products that address the ‘current gaps’ and meet the ‘evolving needs’ of the igaming industry.  “With …

Betsson has moved its online gaming services for European customers to a new holding company under the name Rizk Nordic Limited. The brand holds a licence from and has been regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) since November 2022. Rizk domain is replacing the previous licensee BML Group.  Betsson’s updated website now reads: “For customers residing in the European …

mkodo has announced its ISO27001:2022 certification – a globally recognised standard for information security management systems. The move sees the supplier of igaming front-end solutions and mobile apps enhance its commitment to security and regulatory compliance. Stuart Godfree, Managing Director at mkodo, expressed how the news reflects how the company prioritises ‘the highest standards of information security’.  “We are proud …

Altenar has formed a partnership with CRM marketing platform Optimove to deliver personalised product recommendations via its Opti-X widgets.  This deal aims to bolster the sportsbook and iGaming software provider’s footprint globally, enabling a distinctive integration that revolutionises the sportsbook landscape, with room for future development.  Charlie Williams, Commercial Director at Altenar, stated: “This partnership is a game-changer for our …