The UK is in turmoil, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson steps down and the gambling white paper won’t likely come soon. However, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) isn’t slowing down, and has temporarily pulled the gaming license of online operator Bet-at-home.com for not playing by the rules.
Kindred is ready to get back in the game in the Netherlands. As the country’s online gaming industry continues to develop, the operator has secured a license that will allow it to return after last year’s exit.
Sweden’s Economic Crime Authority (SEC) has launched a preliminary investigation into the possible insider trading of LeoVegas’ shares.
It’s been a year since Germany first made a move to legitimize online gambling. However, the country hasn’t been in a hurry. It took a year for it to issue three licenses, but has now announced that nine more operators will soon be able to launch.
India has apparently realized that it’s missing out on a potential revenue waterfall by continuing to block online gambling. As a result, it has formed a government panel to consider the different angles from which to approach legalization.
Argentina’s online gambling segment continues to take shape. Several regions of the country have begun introducing the activity, and the province of Cordoba is ready to join them.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently released its annual “State of the States” report.
BetMGM hopes to give the World Series of Poker (WSOP) a run for its money this summer. The leading iGaming and online sportsbook operator this week announced the debut of its annual BetMGM Poker Championship, which will take place June 23-26 at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Well, that didn’t take long. Just one month after the launch of Ontario’s regulated online casino and sports betting market, two operators have been hit with financial penalties for breaching the province’s strict new laws around advertising sign-up promotions.
International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) is expanding its library of digital games in a big way with the $174 million, all-cash acquisition of iSoftBet, a provider of iGaming content.