Spain’s regulator has imposed €77.4m in sanctions for running unlicensed operations. Key points: Key points: – Spain’s regulator has handed out €77.4m in fines to illegal operators – Spain’s regulator has handed out €77.4m in fines to illegal operators – 13 of the operators received €5m fines, with one being subject to a €10m penalty…
Shareholders are claiming that, by reducing its number of seats up for election, this would also reduce the power they would have over the direction of the operator. Key points: – HG Vora is claiming Penn breached its fiduciary duties when it reduced the number of seats up for election from three to two –…
New licences marks development in formalising the gambling sector. Key points: Key points: – Ten bookmaker licences have been issued, with six operators already active – The Gambling Authority is focusing on responsible gambling measures and monitoring systems The Botswana Gambling Authority (GA) has issued ten bookmaker licences, marking a development in the regulation of…
A Government representative stated that, when wagers are involved, these games can no longer be considered games of skill. Key points: – Government and gaming industry representatives have debated status of games of skill when wagers are placed against them – They have also debated whether these wagers are subject to the nation’s Goods…
The initiative aims to help women pursue higher-level coaching certifications by providing financial and educational support. Key points: – Svenska Spel will support the “Coach Lift” initiative to boost the number of trained female football coaches – Since 2023, 144 women have received UEFA B licences through the program, with 48 more set to join…
The projects are aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with gambling and target a broad range of demographics, including students, healthcare professionals, footballers and individuals with low literacy or intellectual disabilities. Key points: – KSA is funding four information projects about gambling risks through its Addiction Prevention Fund – Projects include professional e-learning,…
The Soft2Bet subsidiary has debuted its mobile sports betting app in the province. Key points: Key points: – The ToonieBet platform has launched its mobile sportsbook app in Ontario – The ToonieBet platform has launched its mobile sportsbook app in Ontario – This update comes closely following the platform’s launch in the province – This…
The initiative features a wide range of activities, including roadshows, interactive games, online quizzes and advanced training modules designed to enhance awareness of responsible gaming principles. Key points: – MGM China’s new ‘Responsible Gaming Employee Care Program’ aims to strengthen employee awareness through activities including roadshows, interactive games and advanced training courses – The initiative…
The partnership will integrate CopyBet's integrity data from its online betting platform into IBIA's global monitoring network. Key points: – CopyBet has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), integrating with a monitoring network that oversees over $300bn in annual betting turnover – The membership aims to enhance integrity monitoring coverage across CopyBet’s UK and…
Following the positive results, the Board of Directors is feeling confident enough in the long-term profitability and cash flow outlook to launch a share repurchase programme. Key points: – Genius Sports has reported a 20.3% boost in revenue, although there was not growth across every vertical – Net loss improved by 67.9% to $8.2m, which…
