08/11/20 HBLB to take racecourse loan applications The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) says the loans will act as emergency support to tackle the impact of the pandemic.
08/11/20 Betway signs as Real Betis sponsor despite expected ban The deal comes as Spain proposes to ban gambling sponsorship in sport.
08/11/20 Sweden: report urges time limits for online gambling A new report from the Equality Commission says online gambling should only be allowed between certain hours.
08/11/20 EGBA calls for pan-European consumer rights for iGaming The association is pushing for the EU’s new Consumer Agenda to set specific rights for the online gambling sector.
08/10/20 Europol pushes for cooperation on match-fixing The EU law enforcement agency is calling for match-fixing to be treated as a serious criminal offence.
08/10/20 Lithuania: GGR down 15.9% in H1 as online grows Online gaming overtook land-based revenue for the first time due to the pandemic.
08/10/20 OPAP finalises acquisition of 51% Stoiximan stake Greece’s OPAP is looking to gain sole control of Stoiximan Group’s operations in Greece and Cyprus.
08/07/20 FitzGerald to step down from Racecourse Media Group Richard FitzGerald will step down after 12 years as CEO.
08/07/20 Norwegian regulator gives €3m to voluntary groups Lotteritilsynet is running a “crisis fund” to help non-profits during the pandemic.
08/07/20 Napoleons to open new UK casino despite pandemic The group plans to open the £8million Manchester venue next month.
08/07/20 Paddy Power apologises for offensive video The bookmaker has apologised for using homophobic language.
08/06/20 Global Gaming returns to profit The online casino operator has met its target to break even by mid-year
08/06/20 William Hill accelerates transformation after results The bookmaker will close 119 betting shops in the UK.
