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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
2 December 2019
Soft2Bet to launch brands in Sweden after securing licence
Casino and sportsbook operator group Soft2Bet has set out plans to launch two of its brands in the Swedish market after securing a licence from the country’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen.
news_analysis
7 November 2019
RG Week special: Changing the conversation
The Industry Group for Responsible Gambling’s Responsible Gambling Week has grown rapidly since its 2017 launch. Chair John Hagan explains its aims to Daniel O'Boyle and says the sector needs to prove its year-round commitment to safer gambling
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.

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daily_news
12 September 2019
Apple extends native app deadline by six months
Apple has granted developers an extra six months in which to ensure their apps are updated to be fully native to iOS. This follows its announcement in June that gambling apps built with a native wrapper holding an HTML5 product would no longer be hosted in its App Store.
news_analysis
9 September 2019
Moving beyond mobile money
While thus far igaming payments in Africa have largely been funnelled through mobile providers, the Kenyan clampdown has accentuated a growing awareness that other options are needed, says Joanne Christie.

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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.
daily_news
8 August 2019
Playtech unveils native-first line ahead of App Store update
Playtech is to deploy a new native-first product line to support operator partners in preparation for the introduction of new guidelines for Apple’s App Store next month.
daily_news
31 July 2019
Pragmatic to extend service offering with new Malta approval
Online gaming software provider Pragmatic Play has secured a new Recognition Notice from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), enabling it to extend its service offering.
daily_news
19 July 2019
Rush Street launches iOS gaming in Pennsylvania
Pennsyvania players will be finally able to place online sports bets and play casino games on iOS devices, via Rush Street Interactive's BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com sites.
daily_news
18 July 2019
Wazdan secures Swedish certification
Online games developer Wazdan has been granted the relevant certification to provide its range of products to partner operators in the regulated Swedish market.
daily_news
9 July 2019
GiG suspends sportsbook operations in Sweden
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has suspended the sportsbooks on its Rizk and Guts in-house brands in Sweden, arguing that a lack of clarity on the country's igaming regulations has put the business in "an impossible position".
daily_news
8 July 2019
Grand Casino Baden in Swiss first with igaming launch
Grand Casino Baden has become the first gambling venue in Switzerland to roll out an online casino service. The venue’s Jackpots.ch website is being powered by platform provider Gamanza and features content from Evolution Gaming.
daily_news
25 June 2019
Parx begins PA live test of online sportsbook
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment’s Parx Casino has become the second Pennsylvania licensee to begin a live test of its online sportsbook, ahead of a full roll-out later this week.
news_analysis
20 June 2019
2019 so far - Part Two
In the second part of iGaming Business' rundown of the year to date's most popular news stories, we see that viewers were particularly interested in US developments, while regulatory progress in Germany also attracted a lot of hits.

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13 May 2019
Identity verification technology improving registration experiences

With new verification regulations front of mind for British operators, Onfido discusses how new technologies can mitigate the impact and improve registration experiences
daily_news
17 April 2019
GC targets fairer and safer gambling market in year ahead
The UK Gambling Commission has set out its business plan for 2019-20, with a continued focus on protecting consumers, preventing gambling-related harm and raising overall standards in the industry.
daily_news
11 April 2019
Play’n GO given green light for Portuguese launch
Play’n GO is to expand its service offering into the regulated Portuguese igaming market after the slots developer was certified to launch in the country, with PokerStars Casino to be the first client to roll out its games.
daily_news
8 April 2019
Newgioco lands tribal sports betting deal in Montana
Betting technology supplier Newgioco Group has agreed a deal to provide its ELYS sports betting platform to the Chippewa Cree Tribe and its Northern Winz Casino in Montana.

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