Category Archives: Betting

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has stated that it is closely monitoring 25 unlicensed online gambling operators to ensure that they are not engaging with Dutch consumers.  The Netherlands Gambling Authority underlined that it had taken a new enforcement approach following October’s launch of the KOA Regime – bringing the Netherlands regulated online gambling marketplace into force. On …

PressEnter Group has announced the rebrand and relaunch of its affiliate marketing programme under the new domain of – ‘PressEnter Partners’.  The move follows the wider reorganisation of PressEnter Group, which announced its rebrand from its legacy identity of BetPoint Group last month. The Malta-based operator is led by former ComeOn Gaming CEO Lahcene Merzoug, …

ComeOn Group has reorganised its C-level leadership team, announcing the appointment of three new executives to lead its product, technology and performance marketing units.  The B2C online gambling subsidiary of Cherry AB has promoted Gaming Director Cristiano Blanco to Chief Product Officer (CPO). Blanco will be charged with directly overseeing the combination of product operations, …

Microgaming has announced a ‘changing of the guard’ as long-term executive John Coleman has chosen to end his tenure as Chief Executive of the online casino games and software supplier.  Coleman will be succeeded by Microgaming Chief Operations Officer (COO) Andrew Clucas who has been elected to serve as inbound CEO. A stalwart of Microgaming’s …

Italy’s gambling incumbents have navigated another turbulent year, not just due to COVID-19 induced closures of retail outlets but also due to increased attention from the legislative and regulatory fields.  Discussing Italian gambling developments and prospects at the Betting on Sports Europe (BOSE) event, Marco Castaldo, CEO of Microgame, Carmelo Mazza, CEO of OIA Services, …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has joined 15 counterpart trade associations to ensure that the European Union maintains its Digital Services Act (DSA) as a “workable, balanced and future-proof legislation”. Sponsored by the European Commission (EC) in 2020, the DSA plans to update the EU’s legislative framework on digital commerce to create a …

The past one and half years has posed serious challenges to the betting industry across the board, most notably the retail sector, with national lockdowns across Europe accelerating the consumer shift towards online verticals. For the betting and gaming experts on the ‘Improving the retail betting experience’ panel – sponsored by Golden Race and moderated …