Genesis Global Finally Have Their UK Licence Reinstated
After three months of suspension, Genesis Global has finally had their licence reinstated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), and so as of today (Friday October 16) they are free …
Pressure Grows on Crown Resorts in Australia as Accusations of Money Laundering and Organised Crime Refuse to Go Away
The director of Crown Resorts has admitted that his company was ‘deficient’ in tackling accusations of organised crime and money laundering within his casinos. But Andrew Demetriou refused to admit …
Will the CMA Approve the Proposed Merger of NetEnt and Evolution Gaming?
After Evolution Gaming announced plans to acquire slots software firm NetEnt for an eye-popping £1.7 billion, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed it is investigating the bid …
Hard Rock International Chooses Scientific Games to Be New Casino Tech Provider
After the breakdown in their contract with the Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), Hard Rock International have announced that Scientific Games will power their online casino channel and sportsbook for the …
UK Gambling Commission Announces Radical Overhaul of Casino VIP Programmes
The UK Gambling Commission has toughened their rules regarding the VIP schemes offered by online casinos in an attempt to eliminate ‘irresponsible incentivisation’ in the industry. The governing body has …
Finland to Ban Offshore Gambling Deposits to Protect State Online Gaming Monopoly
The Finnish government plans to protect their monopoly on online casino gaming by preventing players from making deposits to offshore gambling firms. It is estimated that some €300 million a …
Gaming Innovation Group Gets the Nod to Power German Giant Tipwin’s New Casino Site
Industry leading software provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has revealed that they have agreed a long-term deal to power the new casino platform from Tipwin. Tipwin is one of the …
Government 10pm Curfews Could Have ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences for UK Casino Industry
Having been closed for the best part of six months, the last thing the UK casino industry needed were further restrictions and a curfew. But that nightmare scenario has today …
Online Gaming Boom in the UK Petering Out After 2020 Highs
The UK Gambling Commission has revealed that online gambling in the United Kingdom remains at ‘above pre-Covid levels’, despite gross gambling yield (GGY) dropping by 4% between June and July. …