A House of Commons committee has announced plans to investigate the growth of “immersive and addictive technologies”, to advise the government on how to create policy and regulation that can protect the public from the negative effects of digitalisation and “gamification”. The digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) committee, which…
Governments across Australia are formally committed to the National Consumer Protection Framework for online wagering, expected to be rolled out in the next 18 months. Paul Fletcher, Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, said the framework provides 10 strong, nationally consistent protections for Australian gamblers. Under the framework, operators…
Global Gaming has been granted a Swedish licence to operate in its new regulated market. The Swedish Gambling Authority, Lotteriinspektionen, announced Global Gaming has been awarded a sportsbook license and a five-year casino license for its Ninja Casino and SpelLandet brands. Global Gaming has recently been granted a license by…
The prospective sports consumer of the near future has settled into his seat ten minutes into an otherwise uninspiring midweek game. Traffic was wretched, the visiting team not worth the speeding citation. A $16 snack on his lap, a $12 beer in the holder, he checks the score and notes…
Skin gambling and loot boxes are being targeted by global gambling regulators as the ‘blurring of lines between gambling and gaming’ has caused growing international concerns. A total of 16 gambling regulators penned an open letter expressing a joint commitment to protecting and preventing underage gambling which they see being…
Could you start by telling our readers how you got into the gambling industry? I knew I was going to be in gaming since I was in the first grade. At the time, I thought everyone knew what they wanted to do. However, since having three children, I realise that…
Bet365 posted gross profit of £2.45bn ($3.13bn) for the 52-week period ending 25 March 2018, rising 24% year-on-year. Operating profit grew by more than £100m, with Bet365 reporting £660.3m for the year. Sports and gaming turnover increased 26% year-on-year to £2.72bn, with operating profit in this area growing by 33% to…
The launch of the Kambi-powered DraftKings sportsbook at Resorts Casino this week signals the end of a short partnership between SBTech and Resorts, Gambling Insider understands. Operators using SBTech software went live in New Jersey in early September, with SBTech CEO Richard Carter saying at the time: “I’m delighted to have witnessed…