Category Archives: Betting

Enteractive: Retaining March Madness customers key to US success

Retaining players after March Madness is key to maintaining growth across the US market and building a loyal customer base according to CRM specialists Enteractive. The firm predicted that with more states beginning to legalise sports betting, there is a growing opportunity for sportsbook operators to attract new customers. “While igaming operators like Caesars, FanDuel, …

Brazil’s Senate proposes tax bill despite no settlement on gambling laws 

Brazil’s Senate Commission of Economic Affairs has approved a tax proposal on online games, despite a lack of clarity as to how the government will implement its federal gambling laws.  President of the Chamber of Senators Rodrigo Pacheco hinted that “whilst the debate won’t happen anytime soon”, interested parties should have information with regards to …

Parimatch doubles down on Ukraine aid with €2.9m contribution

Parimatch Tech has doubled the amount of financial assistance it is providing to Ukraine from UAH 30 million to UAH 60 million – approximately €2.9 million. The international sports betting company has stated that it spent the first UAH 42 million: UAH 39 million on ammunition and three million on medicines, clothing, foodstuffs and logistics. …

FDJ hits €100m landmark for French heritage programme  

Groupe FDJ has raised more than €100 million to help restore French heritage and cultural landmarks through its headline ‘Mission Patrimoine’ (‘Heritage Mission’) fundraising programme. ‘Mission Patrimoine’ was launched in 2018, allowing patrons of Française des Jeux’s retail network to sell exclusive instant games to raise direct funds for French cultural restoration programmes. Selling ‘Patrimoine …

Dutch legal protection Minister envisions “sharp, clear standards” on betting ads

As the legislative and public debate around gambling advertising in the newly regulated Dutch market continues, the Minister for Legal Protection has provided an insight into what can be expected.  Conducting an interview with Netherlands financial news outlet FD.nl, Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind of the D66 political party outlined that there will be …

Irish Gambling CEO search underway as Minister encourages applications

The application window for the position of CEO of the forthcoming Irish gambling regulator is open to a wide range of applicants according to Minister James Browne. Responding to a question from Deputy Paul Donnelly of the Dáil Éireann, the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, assured representatives that the recruitment search for …

Allwyn’s Russian connections and Watford employment raised in PMQs

Dean Russell, MP for Watford, has expressed concerns regarding the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to hand the next ten-year National Lottery licence to Allwyn. Sharing his opinions at Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament yesterday, the Conservative MP focused on Allwyn’s alleged ties to Russia, at a time when international relations remain tense due to the invasion …

Betclic calls for Poland to ‘Set its own Course’ on sports betting

Betclic has launched its second Polish-market nationwide HD advertising campaign – ‘Wybierz swoj Kurs’ (‘Set Your own Course’).  Developed by Warsaw advertising agency 180heartbeats + JUNG v. MATT, the campaign aims “to prove that sports betting no longer fits into the stereotypical frames that have been presented to Polish audiences”. The creative sees Betclic continue …

Betting.bet reaches ‘key milestone’ in business roadmap with app launch

Betting.bet has launched its mobile app in the UK and North American jurisdictions, strengthening the international accessibility and visibility of its betting aggregation services.  By launching the app, Betting.bet aims to provide its bettor users with the means to navigate deals from international betting and casino sites, which are vetted and verified in order to …

AR, VR and COVID-19: evolving the online gambling industry

The gambling industry has demonstrated steady growth, writes Slotegrator’s Head of Marketing, Svetlana Kirichenko. But companies must closely monitor the technologies, news and regulatory changes that are causing the industry to change.  The gambling business is considered one of the most profitable, particularly in the case of online casinos. But before you open your gambling …