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daily_news
6 December 2019
Australian banking body launches credit card consultation
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is looking to gather stakeholder feedback on potential restrictions on the use of credit cards to fund online gambling, and how banks can help better protect players. Interested parties will have until 4 March, 2020 to share their views on controls such as an outright ban, and how and when this could be implemented.
daily_news
9 October 2019
Kenyan gambling struggles expected to hit M-Pesa revenue
The Kenyan government's struggles with the country's betting and gaming industry will hit mobile network operator Safaricom's revenue, with the contribution from its M-Pesa mobile payments solution set to decline, according to analysts for investment bank Genghis Capital.
news_analysis
30 August 2019
Mathew Symmonds on African affiliate opportunities
Mathew Symmonds’ meetings with affiliate managers at conferences used to come to an abrupt end when he revealed he was generating most of his traffic from Africa. Not so today. We find out how he entered the affiliate business and established WinDrawWin and PredictZ as the leading portals focused on these markets

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news_analysis
21 August 2019
Interview: Filippos Antonopoulos, Vermantia - Part 2
In the second part of iGamingBusiness.com's interview with Vermantia chief executive Filippos Antonopoulos, he discusses the importance of a diversified geographic footprint, and explains why he sees the supplier's majority shareholder Arena Racing Company as one of the most exciting businesses in the industry.

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daily_news
12 August 2019
Clarion joins forces with SiGMA to bring ICE to Asia
Clarion Gaming, the parent company of iGaming Business, has partnered SiGMA Group for a new Asian gaming event under the ICE banner. The event will take place from 7 to 9 June next year, at the SMX Manila in the Philippines.
news_analysis
7 May 2019
Ukraine: Europe’s emerging tech hub?
Having established itself as a thriving location for outsourcing, the gambling industry is increasingly looking to Ukraine when it needs a low-cost base for technology teams. iGaming Business talks to some of the companies established in the country.
daily_news
27 March 2019
DSWV report questions legality of German betting shop tax
A new report commissioned by German operator body the Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has claimed that a turnover tax levied on betting shops by local authorities across the country contravenes federal law.
daily_news
14 March 2019
Paysafe's Skrill backs Del Piero’s LA10 venture
Digital wallet provider Skrill has agreed a major sponsorship deal with LA10 Football Club, the Los Angeles-based venture backed by legendary Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero.
daily_news
4 March 2019
DoJ set to extend Wire Act non-enforcement window
The Department of Justice (DoJ) is set to extend the window in which it will not enforce its revised interpretation of the Wire Act, according to sources close to the matter.
news_analysis
11 February 2019
Fortune favours the brave
If founding a startup is fraught with risk, how much higher are the stakes for one trying to make it in the gaming industry? The brains behind an innovative new betting app gives iGamingBusiness.com his inside view

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news_analysis
30 January 2019
Revising the Wire Act: What does it mean for you? Part 2
In the second part of iGaming Business' deep dive into the revised Wire Act opinion, ICE Sports Betting USA speakers stress the need for clarity from the Department of Justice as they look to work out the best way to interpret the ruling.
news_analysis
29 January 2019
Revising the Wire Act: What does it mean for you? Part 1
The Department of Justice’s decision to revise its interpretation of the Wire Act could have a major impact on the nascent US iGaming industry. Or, as some suggest, its impact could be felt in gaming verticals that are well-established and generating money for operators and states alike. A selection of speakers from ICE Sports Betting USA discuss the DoJ’s about-turn.
news_analysis
22 January 2019
No time to get Wired
The DoJ’s Wire Act opinion will do little more than add more noise in the short term and significant deals are still in the offing stateside, writes Julian Buhagiar
news_analysis
16 January 2019
A guide to white label gaming: Part one
Dennis Lukovkin of iGaming content and software provider Innovaventis looks at common mistakes and misconceptions that prevent businesses from running successful white label operations, starting with the pre-launch phase.

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daily_news
26 November 2018
Worldpay and Paysafe target US with new partnership
Venture will focus on digital payments in igaming and sports betting
daily_news
26 March 2018
iGB Live! registration officially opens
iGaming Business publisher Clarion Gaming has opened registration for the inaugural iGB Live! event taking place from 17-20 July in Amsterdam
news_analysis
19 January 2018
Affiliate marketing: maturing channel faces compliance challenges
Income Access’ Sarah Robertson says good affiliates will always be indispensable to customer acquisition, despite increased scrutiny from regulators

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daily_news
6 November 2017
UltraPlay unveils esports-focused cryptocurrency
Online betting provider UltraPlay has moved to bolster its Blockchain technology position by launching ‘eGold’, a new cryptocurrency aimed at the esports sector
news_analysis
25 October 2017
Igaming jury still out on blockchain's potential
To some, blockchain is synonymous with revolution and progress. To others, hidden identity, hacking and the drugs trade. Which camp are you in, asks Layla Ali?
daily_news
5 October 2017
EveryMatrix hands top Asian sales role to Westberg
EveryMatrix has appointed Johan Westberg, formerly of IBM, as its head of sales in Asia.

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