iGaming

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has suspended the licence of igaming solutions supplier Genesis Global, after the firm closed its business in the country towards the end of last year. Genesis will no longer be able to carry out gaming operations, register new players or accept any deposits in Malta, but must continue collaborating with the MGA post-suspension.  Just before …

UK-based igaming solutions developer mkodo has bolstered its North American operations, launching its GeoLocs service to the Canadian market. Rolling out in the Ontario and British Columbia provinces, the new solution uses the latitude and longitude of a device alongside IP locations to verify where a player is. The service targets customers within a specific geographic area with localised promotional …

Entain Plc has underlined its commitment to securing 100% growth within regulated igaming markets, having this morning declared an accelerated withdrawal from several unregulated areas.  The FTSE100 gambling gorup’s board notified investors that the it would no longer operate in “unregulated markets where it sees no path to domestic regulation.” No details were provided as to which markets Entain had …

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive Michael Dugher has cited concerns that the Gambling Review has lost “real oversight and a genuine strategic approach” with regards to implementing effective reforms.  As February approaches, the deadline month for DCMS to publish the Gambling Review’s long-awaited White Paper of recommendations, Dugher questioned – “What exactly is the government trying to achieve …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is not letting up in its campaign against non-compliant gaming operators, handing out a £337,631 regulatory settlement to Vivaro Ltd. Prevention of money laundering and failures on safer gambling were once again the main reasons for the UKGC’s regulatory enforcement action against the VBet operator, with shortcomings identified across a number of areas. The Commission …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has revamped its Player Protection Directive, adopting new safe, sustainable and responsible measures of paramount importance. Changes have been applied following feedback received through its dedicated consultation process, the amendments made by the authority will require licensees to monitor selected markers of harm when creating procedures to detect and address instances of problem gambling. The Authority …

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. …