Category Archives: Betting

GiG achieves peak media performance ahead of Sportnco revitalisation

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has outlined its confidence in achieving its full-year 2022 commercial and strategic objectives, following a strong start to year trading. Publishing its Q1 trading update (period ending 31 March), GiG achieved ‘all-time high’ corporate revenues of €19 million up 27% on corresponding 2021 results of €15 million. Of significance, the Stockholm …

Messi & Del Piero lead Socios.com global advertising charge 

This weekend, football fan token platform Socios.com premiered its first global advertising campaign featuring ‘football gods’ Alessandro Del Piero and Lionel Messi. Titled “Together We Can Be More”, the campaign is focused on promoting the unrestricted benefits of Socios fan tokens to football fans worldwide, regardless of traditional boundaries. Founded by former igaming entrepreneur Alexandre …

37 Dutch firms targeted by KSA for illegally operating gaming machines

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority (DGA), has taken action against 37 companies for operating gaming machines without the appropriate licences.  Following an investigation into 290 catering businesses which were offering gaming machines on their premises – chosen by a random sample – the KSA found that 37 firms were illegally maintaining the products.  …

Interwetten to deliver ‘emotional brand experiences’ with Liverpool FC

Interwetten has formed a long-term regional partnership Liverpool FC (LFC) in an ambition to deliver ‘emotional brand experiences’ and entertainment opportunities for football fans. The deal is set to include offline promotions and content on the Premier League side’s digital platforms in-market. The sports betting operator will also work on the development of a joint …

Dominican Republic urged to overhaul laws following lottery bank scandal 

The government of the Dominican Republic has been urged to establish a new gambling regulator, run independently from government agencies.  The proposal has been led by Ricardo Nadal, the President of The National Association of Sports Banks – who has called for a complete overhaul of the Republic’s existing gambling laws. The regulatory oversight of …

Buenos Aires market continues to expand as Betway gains licence

Betway has secured access to the Buenos Aires betting and gaming sector, securing a licence in the city via its partnership with Bingo Pilar. Granted by the Loteria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), the licence enables access to the city’s three million consumers – although it does not extend to the province, which …

GamCare backs Entain’s sustainability strategy with Safer Gambling Standard

Entain has received recognition for its sustainability efforts from GamCare, as the responsible gaming charity awarded the firm its Safer Gambling Standard.  As one of the UK’s ‘Big Four’ betting and gaming group’s, Entain has stated that it is the ‘largest operator’ to be awarded with the accreditation, which covers both its online and land-based …

Winning Post: UK Government silent on several key reviews

Regulus Partners observes that the UK government has remained silent on several key reviews ahead of the pending publication of its White Paper on Gambling Review recommendations… As with Monty Python’s Spanish Inquisition, it is extremely hard to know when to expect key events in the government’s review of the 2005 Gambling Act. This week’s …

GambleAware lauds ‘Big Four’ donations but decries ‘inconsistent approach’

GambleAware has published its list of corporate donors for the 12 months ending 31 March 2022, revealing that the ‘Big Four’ group of UK operators generated 89% of all contributions. The responsible and safer gambling organisation updated that Entain, Flutter Entertainment and William Hill all made donations in the millions, with total industry contributions to GambleAware …