Indonesia’s online gambling sector has surged, with transactions nearing Rp 400 trillion (around $25.79 billion) and approximately 3 million active participants, according to recent data from the Communication and Informatics Ministry. This growth has prompted the government to escalate its efforts to combat illegal gambling activities facilitated through unregistered online platforms. Teguh Arifiyadi, who oversees
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Bacta, the trade association for the UK amusement and gaming industry, has strengthened its head office team with the appointment of Declan Johnson as Public Affairs Advisor, furthering its commitment to enhancing political engagement following the recent general election. Johnson, who holds an MSc in Policy and Politics from Birkbeck University, will report directly to
Pay4Fun, a Brazilian payment solutions company with a strong presence in the online gaming and betting sector, has been nominated in two categories of the Global Regulatory Awards 2024 (GRAs), organized by Vixio, a provider of regulatory intelligence solutions. In its eighth edition, the ceremony will recognize individuals and organizations in the entertainment industry that
The Quapaw Nation, owner of the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, has announced that its new $250 million Hotel and Event Center is set to open in the fall of 2025. This expansive project, spanning 400,000 square feet and featuring 320 luxury rooms along with a 1,600-seat event center, will elevate the Quapaw Nation’s total investment
Efforts to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska faced another setback as the state’s special legislative session adjourned without addressing the issue, postponing the debate until January. The 17-day special session, which concluded sine die on Tuesday, focused primarily on property tax relief and left the fate of two sports betting bills introduced by Senator
Coljuegos, the regulatory entity of games of chance in Colombia, announced that, as of August 16, it will implement a strategy of previous revision of the documentation presented by the operators of localized games, as a requirement to grant a number to each application. With this measure, they seek to simplify the procedures and reduce
Online sports betting and gaming brand Betway has signed a long-term agreement to become Nottingham Forest’s official betting partner. The deal sees the brand add Forest to its roster of football partnerships, which already includes several Premier League clubs and teams further afield in Europe’s top divisions. Betway, owned by global digital gaming company Super
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play is set to attend G&M Eventos Argentina next month. The company’s appearance at the event seeks to further expand the provider’s presence across Latin America. Taking place on September 4th and 5th, the summit will see iGaming industry professionals gather at the Casino Magic Hotel in Neuquén, Argentina for two
Organizers of the SiGMA East Europe 2024 summit are encouraging interested parties to get their tickets now and beat the price hike. The event, powered by Soft2Bet, is on the horizon and ticket prices are rising “daily,” according to SiGMA, which calls this a perfect opportunity to buy them at advantageous rates. The summit is
After the Spanish court approved the debt restructuring of Codere Group, several bondholders have capitalized their debt in shares of the company, among them, The Soros Fund, the family office of U.S. businessman George Soros and his family According to the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, within the framework of Codere’s debt restructuring, “The Soros Fund
FansUnite Entertainment has completed the sale of its Betting Hero business to Hero Group for an aggregate purchase price of $37.5 million, adjusted on a cash-free, debt-free basis, following an initial agreement in June. FansUnite noted that the purchaser is controlled 60% indirectly by Betting Hero’s co-founders Jai Maw and Jeremy Jakary, and 40% by
iGaming software solutions provider SOFTSWISS, along with Turfsport, a South African software provider that the company recently acquired, has announced the launch of its new Lotto Software. The new solution empowers operators to offer players a wide range of lottery number betting options independent of traditional lottery organizers, according to a press release. The launch comes the
Planning to spend Labor Day in Las Vegas? We have found some of the most popular, fun, and interesting things to do in Sin City this year! You can spend the big three-day weekend attending concerts, hitting pool parties, taking in a comedy show, and then dancing and drinking in the top rated night clubs!
Brazil’s Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) of the Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to increase penalties for match-fixing under the country’s General Sports Law, reflecting growing concerns over the integrity of sports in the country, particularly football. Currently, those found guilty of match-fixing face prison terms of two to six years and fines.
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has raised concerns that the proposed closure of Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol business could lead to a rise in illegal gambling within the country’s land-based market. The warning follows a government proposal to discontinue the state-owned casino operation, citing its failure to meet its purpose and persistent profitability challenges. Currently, only
Bet365, Aposta Ganha, Brazino777, SeguroBet, Gamewiz Brasil, Betway, Lucky Gaming, Estadium.bet, and H2Bet have applied for a federal license to operate online gaming and betting in the Betting Management System (SIGAP) of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance. In the case of Gamewiz Brasil, two applications were made to operate six brands. With these nine companies
Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is expected to continue her predecessor’s efforts to legalize casino gaming, industry and political experts have told Inside Gaming. However, concerns are mounting over potential resistance within the coalition government, which could hinder the progress of these plans. Paetongtarn, the 37-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra,
Hard Rock Digital launched Monday its fall campaign, Roll With Us, for its Hard Rock Bet sportsbook and iGaming platform. The campaign stars GRAMMY Award-nominated superstar Post Malone. The campaign was produced by creative agency 72andSunny New York, with support from Redline Media Group and Hard Rock Digital’s internal creative team, and is set to
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Sportsbook and iGaming operator Rivalry announced that Demi Abidogun-Benson has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Kejda Qorri in the role. The company described Abidogun-Benson as a financial leader with over a decade of experience in corporate reporting, auditing, and strategic planning. Prior to joining Rivalry in February 2022, Abidogun-Benson was the Director