2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Dutch Gaming Operators Required to Adopt New Safer Gambling Program
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming regulator, is slapping a new warning label on all online gambling activity. In an announcement today, it has ordered all operators to include a tagline on virtually everything that could appear before consumers' eyes. Just like cigarettes...
UK Gambling Commission Finds More Money Laundering, Promises Larger Crackdown
The latest Compliance and Enforcement Report by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is out. The regulator said operators and other gaming-related entities still aren't focusing enough on anti-money laundering (AML) procedures. The Compliance and Enforcement Report provides an overview of the UKGC's...
Crown Resorts Top JobKeeper Bail-Out Recipient Even as It Paid Bonuses, Dividends
Australia's JobKeeper program was created in March of last year to provide assistance to businesses during COVID-19. The goal was to help those entities cover their payrolls. It may have also helped casino operator Crown Resorts cover its mounting penalties and to...
Former TikTok Exec to Lead PickGuru as it Receives UK Gaming License
Social gaming platform PickGuru is entering the UK gaming space. The move comes following the approval of its license by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Since it's a platform that emphasizes social interaction, it's no surprise that its new CEO will be...
Australian Professional Leagues Goes Against Grain, Announces Neds as New Wagering Sponsor
While some sports organizations in Australia are shying away from gambling-related partnerships, the Australia Professional Leagues (APL) are embracing theirs. It recently brought Entain's Neds are on board as its official wagering sponsor. Under a two-year agreement, the Neds is now the...
Belgian Sportsbook Legality Under Fire as Gambling Commission Seeks Royal Change
Certain sportsbooks in Belgium might either be forced out of business or be forced to pay big money to continue operating. The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) wants a clearer definition of what constitutes a legal sportsbook. Depending on the outcome, this could impact...
Czech Republic’s Sazka Entertainment Rebranding to Allwyn for Global Operations
Sazka Entertainment has decided to realign its operations. The gambling company out of the Czech Republic has used different names over the years, but that is now changing. Going forward, all of its operations will fall under the Allwyn name. The company...
IMG Arena Becomes Part of the International Betting Integrity Association
IMG Arena is the latest sports-related entity to join the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The sports betting service provider and content hub is now an associate member of the organization. The addition brings the group's total to more than 60 global...
Nagasaki Changing IR Design to Make It More Appealing
The final design of Nagasaki's integrated resort (IR) could appear much different than previous drafts. The prefecture has updated the look of its project, although the cost will reportedly stay the same. Nagasaki decided to upgrade the architectural look of the IR...
Polish Sports Betting Operator STS Holding Rakes in Millions After Public Launch
STS Holding, the largest sports betting operator in Poland, went public last week on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE). The launch was reportedly very successful, with millions of dollars collected. Now, STS is trying to figure out where to spend its newfound...
