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30.12.2024Legal

Kansspelautoriteit Revokes LiveScore Bet’s License in the Netherlands

Reasons for Market Exit The license revocation follows LiveScore Bet’s November announcement that it would exit the Dutch market due to the Dutch government’s planned gambling tax increases. “On behalf of...
23.12.2024Suppliers

Edmond Ghulyan Appointed CEO of Relum by Digitain Group

Extensive Industry Expertise Edmond Ghulyan has been a key leader within the Digitain Group for seven years, holding roles such as Chief of Centrivo Products and Group Chief Strategy Officer. His...

Online Abuse Against Tennis Players Exposed by New Report

The Role of Threat Matrix in Monitoring Abuse Threat Matrix, launched in late 2023 by leading tennis organizations including the ITF, WTA, AELTC, and USTA, analyzes social media posts across...
23.12.2024Legal

UK Gambling Commission Launches Review into Evolution

Scope and Potential Outcomes of the Review The UKGC review could lead to a variety of outcomes, including no action, imposing conditions on the licence, financial penalties, suspension, or even...
23.12.2024Legal

Dutch Minister Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Loot Boxes in Video Games

Netherlands Faces Challenges in Loot Box Regulation Compared to Belgium The UNICEF study revealed that many children regret spending money on in-game purchases, with loot boxes often exploiting psychological tactics...
20.12.2024Sport Betting

Paddy Power Donates £60,000 to Prostate Cancer UK After Historic Nine-Darter at World Darts Championship

Perfect Leg Raises £180,000 for Charity and Fans Christian Kist’s perfect leg triggered a £180,000 bonus donation from Paddy Power, divided into three equal parts. £60,000 will be donated to...
20.12.2024Legal

Dutch Regulator Penalizes FBC B.V. for Illegal Gambling Activities

Violation of Dutch Gambling Laws Kansspelautoriteit's investigation revealed that Freebitco.in allowed Dutch players to create accounts, deposit funds, and participate in games such as hi-lo jackpots and Bitcoin lotteries. These...
19.12.2024Sport Betting

Riot Games to Introduce Betting Sponsorships in Esports Starting 2025

Strict Conditions for Betting Partnerships Whalen Rozelle, COO of Riot Games' esports division, detailed the policy in a recent Twitter post, explaining that the move comes after "careful study and...
19.12.2024Legal

Swedish Supreme Administrative Court Upholds Penalties for Gambling Operators

Final Decision on Kindred Group’s Penalty The court rejected Kindred Group’s request to appeal a SEK30m (€2.6m) penalty imposed on its subsidiary, Spooniker. The fine originated from a 2020 SGA...

Swedish Gambling Authority Launches Campaign to Promote Licensed Operators

Animated Videos Deliver a Strong Message Central to the campaign are two animated videos designed to highlight the dangers associated with unlicensed gambling sites. These videos will be featured on...