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daily_news
18 March 2020
Viral pulls white label offering from regulated markets
Finnplay Group subsidiary Viral Interactive has opted to cease offering its white label solutions from regulated markets, including Sweden and the UK.
daily_news
13 March 2020
Kambi suspends contract with Bulgarian operator
Bulgarian operator National Lottery AD has handed back its operating licence to Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling, prompting Kambi to temporarily suspend sports betting service contract with the operator.
daily_news
25 February 2020
Ukraine telecoms regulator issues blocking orders to ISPs
Ukrainian national telecommunications regulator the National Commission for State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NKRZI) called on internet service providers to block 32 online gambling websites on Friday (21 February).
news_analysis
11 February 2020
Risky business: how humans are vulnerable to cyber crime
Ahead of the return of TV show Hunted this week, one of its hunters told a panel at ICE that cyber criminals are increasingly targeting humans rather than networks and that this has implications for igaming. By Joanne Christie
daily_news
29 January 2020
GC clarifies scope of credit card gambling ban
The Gambling Commission of Great Britain has explained how its ban on gambling with credit cards will affect remote lotteries, as well as confirming that the prohibition will extend to the use of credit cards to fund e-wallets.
daily_news
28 January 2020
EGBA launches consultation on GDPR code of conduct
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has launched a consultation on a code of conduct for the igaming industry’s compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
news_analysis
14 January 2020
Blocking tactics: Banks join the RG revolution
A move by one UK bank to allow customers to block gambling transactions has led to both a ripple effect in the financial services industry and an awareness that a cross-sector approach is needed to reduce gambling-related harm, reports Joanne Christie
daily_news
17 December 2019
Playtech partners TruNarrative to launch compliance platform
Playtech has joined forces with risk compliance and transactional monitoring solutions specialist TruNarrative to develop a global compliance platform for its client base.
daily_news
12 December 2019
EveryMatrix secures Spanish approval for CasinoEngine
iGaming software supplier and white label solutions provider EveryMatrix has been granted approval to roll out its CasinoEngine integration and productivity platform in Spain.
news_analysis
9 December 2019
Computer says no?
What role can technology play in responsible gaming? Suren Azatyan assesses whether artificial intelligence and machine learning can help protect vulnerable players
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
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.
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.
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.
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.

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