• daily_news
    20 November 2019

    Wondr Gaming acquires esports AI specialist Rival.ai

    Wondr Gaming, an esports acquisition fund founded by media executives Mike Cotton and Jon Dwyer, has acquired esports artificial intelligence integration specialist Rival.ai.

  • daily_news
    29 October 2019

    Swedish government may consider new loot box restrictions

    The Swedish authorities may consider new restrictions on loot boxes, after the government submitted a report that warned of the video game feature's potential risks for children and the vulnerable to the country's Gaming Market Commission (Spelmarknadsutredningen).

  • daily_news
    22 October 2019

    Class loot boxes as gambling, Children's Commissioner urges

    The Children’s Commissioner for England has called on the UK Government to introduce tighter laws to help protect children when gaming online after a new report found some youngsters are spending hundreds of pounds on in-game purchases via so-called loot boxes.

  • news_analysis
    7 October 2019

    Unpacking loot boxes

    The Department of Culture, Media and Sport's investigation into loot boxes concluded that the popular video game mechanic should be classed as a form of gambling. While Tom Grant of Grant Law argues that this may be overly drastic, he says the video gaming industry will need to take action if it is to avoid a regulatory crackdown.

  • daily_news
    16 September 2019

    GambleAware partners Parent Zone for video game education

    Problem gambling funding body GambleAware has joined forces with digital family life specialist Parent Zone on a new initiative designed to educate families about potential risks faced by children when playing online video games.

  • news_analysis
    2 September 2019

    Glittering prize

    The new Diamond Casino Resort in Rockstar Games’ GTA Online offers gamers a taste of the virtual high life. J Moses, director of Rockstar owner Take-Two Interactive, speaks to Jake Pollard about the release and explains his vision of betting, esports and video games interacting in a future US igaming ecosystem.

  • news_analysis
    19 August 2019

    Interview: Filippos Antonopoulos, Vermantia - Part 1

    Filippos Antonopoulos built Vermantia from a startup challenging the leading land-based and online gaming suppliers to part of the industry establishment, after Arena Racing Company (ARC) bought into the business. With a new venture in the payment sector now underway, he discusses how being a latecomer to a mature market is no barrier to growth.

  • daily_news
    12 August 2019

    Inspired revenue hit by FOBT stake cut in Q2

    Inspired Entertainment saw revenue fall $10.2m (£8.4m/€9.1m) in the second quarter of its financial year, with the decline blamed on the UK government’s decision to reduce maximum B2 machine stakes to £2. The supplier posted a net loss of $10.7m for the period.

  • daily_news
    30 July 2019

    Inspired lands igaming content deal with Loto-Québec

    Inspired Entertainment has agreed a deal to provide on-demand virtual sports and online casino content to Canadian provincial lottery operator Loto-Québec.

  • article
    26 July 2019

    Ambitions 2019: Insights Report

    Exclusive to iGB, leading sector recruiter Pentasia has released the results of its second annual survey into the career ambitions of more than 1,000 professionals working in igaming and tech

  • news_analysis
    23 July 2019

    Minor appeal

    Wiggin's Sarah MacDonald examines the conclusions that can be drawn from GambleAware's interim report into the effect of gambling marketing on children, and what action should be taken by operators.

  • news_analysis
    11 July 2019

    Cracking the esports conundrum

    Esports has a massive fanbase, and there is a growing realisation that the company that cracks the code of developing an offering that brings betting to this highly engaged audience will profit handsomely. Having built a platform from the ground up, led by a team of experienced igaming and esports professionals, Luckbox is well-placed to succeed.

  • news_analysis
    1 July 2019

    Gambling in Japan: The state of play

    While casinos may not yet exist in Japan, what does the gaming market look like now? Natalie Meyer, founder and chief executive of cultural insight agency Tokyoesque, provides a breakdown on the current size and perception of the country's gambling industry.

  • news_analysis
    26 June 2019

    eSports betting roundtable

    Much has been said of the potential returns for the bookmaker that brings esports betting into the mainstream. However despite numerous attempts, no company appears to be close to doing so. Those looking to crack the market discuss the challenges they face.

  • daily_news
    20 June 2019

    NBA partners Highlight Games for new virtual sports title

    North America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have joined forces with Highlight Games to develop the first virtual sports betting game based on the US league.

  • daily_news
    18 June 2019

    Esports Entertainment lands betting deal with Dignitas

    Online betting operator Esports Entertainment Group has agreed a partnership with Dignitas, the esports organisation owned by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE).

  • daily_news
    10 June 2019

    Stanleybet appoints Maglia as CCO at Magellan Robotech

    Gambling operator Stanleybet Group has appointed Christian Maglia as chief commercial officer of its B2B subsidiary, Magellan Robotech. Maglia has previously worked for the likes of Sportradar and BetGamesTV.

  • daily_news
    7 June 2019

    Esports Entertainment eyes NASDAQ Capital Market listing

    Online gambling operator Esports Entertainment Group has applied to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Subject to relevant approvals, the operator will trade $11.5m worth of shares.

  • daily_news
    22 May 2019

    NSW invests $400,000 in gambling harm research

    The Office of Responsible Gambling for the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has provided almost AU$400,000 in grants to fund research into reducing and preventing gambling-related harm.

  • commercial_company_news
    23 April 2019

    UltraPlay heads to G2E Asia, Macao with BUFF.bet’s eSports betting use-case

    Advanced betting solutions provider UltraPlay is partnering up with BUFF.bet to present their successful use-case during G2E Asia, Macao, 21-23 May, 2019.

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