iGaming News
Peter-Paul de Goeij Steps Down as Director of NOGA
Interim Leadership
Eric Konings, involved with NOGA since 2022, will take over as interim director. He will be supported by Frans van Steenis, the former chief executive of Staatsloterij.
Remko de...
Philippine Senator Advocates for Complete Ban on Online Gambling
Concerns About POGOs
In his statement, Villanueva highlighted that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) needs to intensify efforts to shut down POGOs and other online gambling activities.
He cited...
Leadership Change at the German Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL)
Achievements During Götze’s Tenure
During Udo Götze’s one-year term as Chairman, the GGL faced several regulatory challenges while attempting to solidify its structure since its establishment on July 1, 2021....
Soft2Bet Launches €50M iGaming Innovation Fund
Vision and Goals
The fund aims to support both growth-stage and mature companies within the iGaming sector, offering investments ranging from €500,000 to €1 million.
Soft2Bet CEO Uri Poliavich, who announced...
Entain Appoints Charlotte Emery as New UK Chief Marketing Officer
Extensive Industry Experience
Charlotte Emery brings a robust background in marketing and brand management to her new role. Her tenure at William Hill from November 2018 to January 2023 saw...
Betnation Joins International Betting Integrity Association
Previously known primarily as an online casino, Betnation’s sportsbook was developed in collaboration with Metric Gaming and Bragg.
Commitment to Integrity
As part of this expansion, Betnation has joined the International...
Emerging Trends in Online Casino Slots for 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Personalization
Artificial Intelligence are probably the two words we hear from all sides in 2024. The widespread adoption of this technology has increased awareness among both...
BetMGM Partners with Wolves for Enhanced Advertising Presence
Advertising and Branding Expansion
Initially a club partner since the 2023/24 season with the LeoVegas brand on the Wolves’ training kits, BetMGM will now feature prominently in various advertising capacities...
Lithuanian Parliament Approves Increase in Gambling and Lottery Tax
Government’s Perspective
This amendment, supported by 72 MPs, will come into effect in 2025, raising the tax rate for slot machines, table games, bingo, betting, and remote gambling from 20%...
Spelinspektionen Investigates Underage Participation in Bingolotto
Lack of Identity and Age Verification
In a June 25 filing, Spelinspektionen highlighted the absence of technical measures to verify the identity or age of players calling into Bingolotto.
At the...
UKGC Affordability Checks Survey Reveals Public Opposition
Initially launched in 2021, the survey results were finally disclosed after a second request, having been previously withheld by the UKGC citing “no outstanding public interest.”
Survey Results and Public...
Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Online Gambling Networks
Comprehensive Anti-Gambling Strategy
Initiated by the Communications and Informatics Ministry, this effort aims to disrupt access to networks that facilitate illegal online gaming within the country.
On June 21st, Network Access...