The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) announced that Peter-Paul De Goeij will step down as Director, effective July 1. Eric Konings will be appointed as interim director, having been involved with NOGA since 2022. Konings will be supported in his role by former State Lottery Chief Executive Frans van Steenis. NOGA said that De Goeij’s departure, due
Month: July 2024
All game suppliers aiming to provide services to Danish-licensed gambling operators must first obtain a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority from January 1, 2025. Applications for these licences will commence on September 1, 2024, the authority announced on Friday. The Danish Gambling Authority has already made available guidance materials and application forms on its official
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a reminder to licensees regarding the necessary compliance procedures for outsourcing activities related to material supplies, critical supplies, and key functions. According to the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive, licensees must adhere to the Policy for Outsourcing by Authorised Persons. Licensees are required to notify the MGA within
The Royal Thai Police are continuing their crackdown on illegal gambling during the Euro Cup. More than 2,600 individuals have been arrested since the start of the competition owing to illicit gaming activities, both online and on-site. The Centre for the Prevention and Suppression of Illegal Euro 2024 Football Betting, active during the 17th European
Sports data solutions provider FeedConstruct is launching its new Live Sports Data SaaS software, which allows users to effectively collect, manage, and utilize sports data, improving their operational efficiency. The software is equipped with tools that enhance the integrity and accuracy of the sports data collected across 18 sports, says the provider. This includes a
iGaming solutions provider Uplatform has announced the integration of 1X2 Network‘s gaming portfolio into its Casino Aggregator offering. 1X2 Network is the company name for the 1X2 gaming group, a UK-based iGaming developer and aggregator. The company has developed soft gaming content since 2002. This partnership allows Uplatform to offer its operator partners access to 1X2 Network’s
FansUnite Entertainment together with FansUnite US has entered into a definitive sale agreement with GeoComply Solutions and Hero Group Corporation. The deal will see FansUnite sell all issued and outstanding shares of FansUS, which operates the Betting Hero business, to Hero Group Corporation for an aggregate purchase price of $37.5 million, subject to typical working capital and
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed a $100,000 fine on Stadium Casino RE, LLC, the operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, for accepting nearly $300,000 in illegal proxy wagers by phone. During a public meeting on Wednesday, the board approved a consent agreement presented by the Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) after
Jul 01, 2024 Online poker’s most prestigious low-stakes tournament series is returning to PokerStars from July and bringing with it $4 million in guaranteed prize pools. The 2024 edition of the ever-popular MicroMillions sees 208 affordable events take place between July 7-21 in what will be a fortnight of incredible poker action. Where many poker
Seven years after the old Queensland government executive building was demolished, the Queen’s Wharf casino and entertainment complex is nearing its much-anticipated opening, albeit two years later than initially planned. Phase one unveiling: The Star Brisbane has announced the commencement of its phased opening starting from August 29. The first wave will feature the main casino
Super Group, the parent company of gaming brands Betway and Spin, has announced the initiation of a dividend program, with the Board of Directors declaring an inaugural cash dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend will be payable on July 17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 8, 2024. The company
Gaming technology giant Novomatic has been ranked as Austria’s second most valuable brand in the 2024 Austrian Brand Value Study by the European Brand Institute (EBI). The company also achieved third place in the Sustainable Brand Ranking. For the 21st time, the EBI has recognized Austria’s most valuable and sustainable brands. Novomatic, which employs over
Global betting company 1xBet and FC Barcelona have renewed their partnership, whereby the online gambling brand will continue to be a Global Partner and Official Betting Partner of the Spanish football team for five more seasons until June 2029. “This extended deal stems from the company’s faith in such a globally renowned brand as FC Barcelona, which
Macau’s gaming revenue slowed in June, impacted by fewer long holidays and cautious spending by Chinese tourists. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew 16.4% year-on-year to 17.7 billion patacas ($2.2 billion), according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. However, this growth fell short of the median analyst estimate of a 17.5% increase and represented a
A topping-out ceremony has been held at the site of the new Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, which is scheduled to open in early 2025. The new resort, which will replace the existing Seminole Casino Brighton, first opened in 1980, will include a casino with a total of nearly 38,000 sq. ft., including space for
View image in fullscreen A racing certainty? What a Labour government would mean for the sport British Horseracing Authority says it has been preparing for a change of government for many months Few could have guessed when the field came under starter’s orders for the general election in May that betting and the Gambling Commission
In a significant breakthrough, police forces from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have successfully dismantled an illegal bookmaking syndicate, leading to the arrest of 93 suspects. The Macau Judiciary Police revealed that the syndicate, which has been operational since 2016, facilitated illegal betting activities involving amounts of at least MOP$1.08 billion (US$134 million). 50 suspects,
The Board of Kambi Group plc, a well-known provider of premium sports betting services, has announced the appointment of Werner Becher, formerly of Sportradar, as the new CEO. Becher will take over from Kristian Nylén on July 25, immediately following the release of Kambi’s Q2 2024 report. This decision came after an extensive search and
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