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The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lottstift, has highlighted the importance of the country’s banking sector in countering ‘illegal gambling’ offerings. According to a recent survey from the regulator, ‘more and more banks’ are making contact with customers using illegal services, earmarking Betsson and Kindred Group’s Unibet sportsbook brand as examples of such operators. Banks and financial services providers have a ‘duty’ …

Fractures have resurfaced in German gambling as the laws Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) continue to be questioned by state legislators. This week at a hearing held by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern questioned why it should obey the rules of the GlüNeuRStv and allow online casino to be played within its borders.  The query …

Mansion Group has confirmed that it has surrendered its UK operating licence with immediate effect, choosing to end its entire brand presence within Britain’s online gambling marketplace.  The Gibraltar-based operator informed media and stakeholders that it had withdrawn its online casino portfolio of Casino.com, MansionCasino.com and SlotsHeaven.com from the market. In 2022, Mansion withdrew its flagship sportsbook brand MansionBet from …

French authorities need to do more to regulate online casino games and counter the wider threat of illegal gaming, according to a prominent c-level executive in the country. Nicolas Béraud, Founder and CEO of Betclic, shared his views on French regulation with radio station franceinfo, arguing that the government must bring icasino regulations in line with those imposed on wagering. …

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed a change in its Board of Directors, as Michael Ahearne steps down from his position to refocus on other projects. Ahearne is CEO of SkyCity Entertainment Group, and became part of GiG’s board on 1 April 2022 following the latter’s acquisition of Sportnco Gaming SAS. To support the takeover, SkyCity invested €25m in GiG …

Gluecksspiel (GGL), Germany’s new federal gambling regulator, has published its first leadership statement issued by co-Executive Directors Ronald Benter and Benjamin Schwanke.  Commencing a new regulatory era for German gambling, the GGL officially took charge of managing and supervising Germany’s Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) on 1 January. “We have our finished house and are now able to work”, commented …

ComeOn Group, the B2C igaming subsidiary of Cherry Gaming AB, has announced the promotion of Sherwin Jarvand to Chief Data Officer (CDO).  The appointment sees ComeOn enlarge its c-suite executive leadership team, with Jarvand having formerly served as Director of Customer Engagement since joining the company in 2023. An expert in the management of day-to-day igaming systems and controls, Jarvand …

ComplianceOne Group has expanded its board and Diligence in Gaming division with the appointment of industry veteran and senior compliance professional Jeremie Kanter to the new role of VP, Regulatory and Internal Audit. Kanter joins ComplianceOne Group following more than a decade in senior compliance roles at the likes of William Hill as Group Compliance Director, SBTECH as Chief Compliance …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has defended its relationship with GambleAware by restating that its members have ‘no say’ on how research, education and treatment (RET) projects/initiatives are funded.  On Saturday, the trade body published a Twitter thread denying The Guardian’s report that it wanted to redirect “a quarter of funds” donated to GambleAware to “projects chosen by bet365, …

Will Hansen, New Business Account Executive at omnichannel customer engagement platform Xtremepush, drives home the crucial message that when it comes to getting players on board, timing is of the essence. Get it right and you’ll deliver a seamless, rewarding and engaging experience. The purpose of this article is to identify when to engage players. The obvious question, we suppose, …