Ainsworth CEO Under Fire for Alleged Ties to Ibiza Affair Summary Ainsworth Game Technology’s CEO, Harald Neumann, is under investigation due to alleged ties to the Ibiza affair, a significant political scandal in the gaming industry involving corrupt contracts. Neumann was previously the CEO of Novomatic, a major Ainsworth shareholder. Despite the probe, Ainsworth is […]
New York Anti-Sweepstakes Gaming Bill Added To Assembly Calendar Summary New York is on the verge of becoming the fourth state to ban online sweepstakes casinos, as a key bill has successfully moved through the legislative process. Senator Joseph Addabbo’s bill has been substituted into a companion bill in the Assembly, paving the way for […]
Norway Progress Party MP Calls for End to Gambling Monopoly Ahead of Election Summary Silje Hjemdal, an MP from Norway’s Progress Party, is pushing to abolish the country’s gambling monopoly as they approach the next general election on 8 September. Her remarks highlight a growing political shift towards market liberalisation, taking inspiration from neighbouring Nordic […]
CFG Study Raises Concerns about US Offshore Gambling Summary The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released a report in partnership with Yield Sec, revealing alarming trends in consumer losses in states that have legalised online gambling without addressing unlicensed markets effectively. It highlights regulatory weaknesses that allow unlicensed operators to flourish, harming consumers while […]
Gustaf Hagman steps down as LeoVegas CEO Summary Gustaf Hagman, the founder and long-serving CEO of LeoVegas, has announced his departure after 14 impactful years. He co-founded the company in 2011 and has seen it expand significantly across European markets. Mattias Wedar, previously deputy CEO and chief technology officer, will take over as CEO. Source: […]
Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign Summary Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been slapped with a hefty fine of AU$4 million (approximately US$2.61 million) after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found it had violated spam regulations. The company sent over 5,700 marketing messages via SMS and WhatsApp to […]
New EU Deal Protects Gibraltar’s Gambling Industry, Says Trade Minister Summary Nigel Feetham, the trade minister, has stated that a new agreement between the UK and the EU has safeguarded Gibraltar’s gambling sector. He highlighted that without this deal, tax revenue and jobs would have faced significant threats due to border checks with Spain. Source: […]
Connecticut Gov. Lamont Signs Online Sweeps Ban Into Law Summary Connecticut has officially joined the ranks of states banning online sweepstakes casinos, as Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1235 into law. This important legislation is part of broader changes in gaming regulations in the state, aimed at addressing the issue of unregulated online gambling. The […]
Germany Interstate Treaty update could solve deposit limit and IP blocking struggles Summary An update to Germany’s Interstate Treaty is in the works, aiming to address various issues such as deposit limits and IP blocking for online gaming. DOCV and local lawyer Michelle Hembury highlighted these changes during a recent webinar, stating that the GGL […]
Bally’s New York casino rezoning clears state legislature Summary Bally’s New York casino proposal has taken a significant step forward as the New York state legislature has passed crucial rezoning legislation. With the New York City Council’s approval already in place, Bally’s is now just a signature away from advancing its $4 billion casino-resort plan […]
