06/15/21 Sazka Group reports 30% increase in revenue The Czech gaming giant Sazka Group has reported that Q1 revenue rose to €526m.
06/15/21 UK watchdog reports statistics on children’s exposure to gambling ads The ASA has reported that children’s exposure to gambling ads in 2020 was higher than in 2008 but lower than in 2013.
06/15/21 Sweden: gaming operators set the record straight Four of the largest gaming operators in Sweden have teamed up to launch a website providing statistics and other information about the national gambling market.
06/15/21 UK: all Gambling Commission licence fees to rise The UK government has given the green light for all Gambling Commission licence fees to rise starting from October 1. Licence application fees will rise by 60 per cent.
06/14/21 Kindred’s Unibet launches bet sharing tool for social media Unibet’s BetShare tool will promote customer engagement by allowing customers to share bet slips and winning bets on social media.
06/14/21 Gambling Commission survey shows changes in British betting habits The Gambling Commission survey shows how British betting habits have changed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
06/14/21 BGC fights back against calls for gambling ad ban during Euros The BGC’s chief executive Michael Dugher has said the call for a ban on gambling ads during the Euros is not backed by evidence.
06/14/21 Malta may have to drop veto on EU sports betting convention The island may need to withdraw its veto to win the approval of the EU’s Financial Action Task Force.
06/11/21 ESIC reports potential suspicious betting at CS:GO rankings The Esports Integrity Commission has raised the alert over possible potential match-fixing and suspicious betting at CS:GO CIS regional major rankings.
06/11/21 UK National Lottery sales pass £8bn for the first time Camelot saw digital growth drive National Lottery sales to a record £8.37bn for the 2020/21 financial year.
06/11/21 German gaming tax passes finance committee Germany’s gaming tax bill, which sets the tax rate for online slots at 5.3 per cent on turnover, now heads to a vote in the Bundestag.
06/11/21 Gambling Commission appoints Andrew Rhodes as interim chief executive The British Gambling Commission has appointed Andrew Rhodes as its interim chief executive while it seeks a permanent replacement for Neil McArthur.
