Category Archives: Betting

Playtech CEO Mor Weizer throws full weight behind TTB takeover 

Mor Weizer, Group Chief Executive of Playtech Plc, has revealed his intentions to help the bid of M&A suitor TTB Partners Limited, which seeks to acquire the FTSE250 gambling technology group.  The board of Playtech disclosed Weizer’s intentions in an update to investors regarding the firm’s current outlook and status. On 2 February, a collective …

Kindred decries Norwegian Trannel order as ‘unlawful’

Kindred Group has faced significant regulatory hurdles in the Nordic markets over the past week, with two of its subsidiaries falling foul of authorities in Norway and Denmark.  Last week, the Norwegian Lotteries Authority informed the Nasdaq Nordic-listed gambling group’s Trannel International brand that it would be hit with a daily fine of NOK 1.2 …

PokerStars exit signals mass Georgia withdrawal 

PokerStars has notified players and media partners in Georgia, that it will terminate its online gambling services for the CIS nation on 1 March 2022.  The flagship poker subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, PokerStars has contacted Georgian players informing them to withdraw all account balances by the end of February. In its closing statement, PokerStars outlined …

Goodwin Racing introduces bet refunds in new FSB-powered sportsbook

Goodwin Racing has introduced a new sportsbook, Betgoodwin, which looks to offer modern technology to new and existing UK players, such as bet cash out and create a bet. In creating the development with software suppliers FSB Technology, the partners have made available ‘thousands of pre market and in play betting opportunities’ every month. The …

ANJ: French teenage survey warns of underage gambling protection failures 

 l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s unified gambling regulator, has expressed concerns about the increase of French minors engaging with gambling activities.  The views have been highlighted in the regulator’s French youth gambling report – conducted by research observatory for psychological disorders SEDAP – as part of an ongoing assessment of French gambling’s market standards …

Pariplay to leverage Sportingtech’s Quantum platform

Sportingtech has entered into a new agreement with Pariplay, allowing the latter to distribute its content via the Quantum platform. The collaboration revolves primarily around Pariplay’s Fusion suite of content, with the aggregation platform’s 12,000 titles due to be distributed across Europe and Latin America, as it seeks to enhance its presence after establishing a …

STS details 25% bet value increase in WSE debut year

STS Holdings has reported a strong trading year for 2021, as it made its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), in particular experiencing increases in player number and bet volume.  Issuing an update this morning, the company – the largest betting operator in Poland – reported that the total value of bets placed by …

NHS announces rollout of new gambling addiction clinics

After identifying an increased demand  for gambling addiction treatment, the NHS has announced the opening of two new clinics specialising in the area.  Located in Southampton and Stoke-on-Trent, the two centres will open in May, complementing the NHS’ five existing clinics in London, Leeds, Manchester and and Sunderland along with the pilot children’s and young …

Winning Post: Gambling Review… History Repeating Itself?

Can the UK government avoid the pitfalls of previous generational reviews of the gambling sector, and provide stakeholders with evidence-based reforms as required. The government’s pledge is maintained against a final backdrop, that sees Regulus Partners report on frantic lobbying by clandestine groups trying to influence final outcomes… There were further signs this week that …

Glitnor Group accelerates growth with KaFe Rocks acquisition

Glitnor Group has accelerated its move into the lead generation space after acquiring KaFe Rocks Ltd for an undisclosed sum.  The acquisition of the Malta-based iGaming affiliate, Glitnor said, will be a key factor in the long-term growth of the business. As part of the takeover, KaFe Rocks Co-founder Feda Mecan will join the Glitnor …