Norway claims it’s winning war with int’l online gambling rivals
Norway-facing online gambling operators could face further curbs on their ability to advertise via local media if the country’s increasingly paternalistic government gets its way. Late last week, Norway’s Ministry of Culture proposed amending the nation’s Broadcasting Act to explicitly block local residents’ capacity to view advertising from international...
Kenya mulls (again) hiking betting tax rate by another 10%
Kenya’s government is once again proposing a significant hike in gambling taxes but the nation’s leading sports betting operator says the sector is already one of the country’s highest taxed industries. Last week, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) commissioner-general John Njiraini tabled a raft of proposed new tax hikes, including...
BetConstruct’s live casino is granted UKGC licence
BetConstruct is delighted to announce the launch of its in-house Live Casino games licensed by UKGC on the territory of the United Kingdom. With a headquarters in the UK, BetConstruct has been exploring this market for a long time. As a result of a non-stop work, the software developer...
XLMedia hires ‘performance pro’ Shaun O’Neill as new commercial lead
Shaun O’Neill – XLMedia London AIM-listed affiliate marketing network, XLMedia Plc has confirmed the appointment of Shaun O’Neill as new Head of Sales with immediate effect. An industry veteran in affiliate marketing and player acquisition strategies, O’Neil joins XLMedia senior management team from Kindred Group, where he formerly served as Head of Affiliate Marketing...
Betway continues BLAST esports collaboration
Online bookmaker Betway continues to expand its profile and brand presence within esports, announcing that it has extended its sponsorship of the BLAST Pro Series for a further year. The deal, which includes an option to renew for another year, will grant Betway extensive backstage access, VIP hospitality and...
Matt Harrod: Processing.com – Brexit… What are the industry’s divorce proceedings?
Matt Harrod – Processing.com With Brexit factors and implications on the minds of all UK business stakeholders, Matt Harrod, VP of Europe at Processing.com examines whether interchange rates and PSD3 are the least of the gaming/betting industries worries… ___________________ Everyone should probably be aware by now that the UK is...
The Stars Group reviews UK media planning strategy
UK marketing news sources have reported that an enlarged Stars Group Inc, is currently reviewing its UK media strategy. Having absorbed the assets of Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet) in 2018, the Toronto TSX-listed enterprise is assessing whether to combine its UK media planning and buying accounts as...
USL bolsters integrity muscle with Sportradar
Lizzie Seedhouse – USL Leading sports data, insights and media rights provider Sportradar continues to enhance its US profile, announcing that it has become the lead integrity services/systems supplier for the United Soccer League (USL). The USL maintains the highest authority for professional men’s soccer in the United...
William Hill US backs NJ Compulsive Gambling Council with $50,000 donation
William Hill US’ executive team has confirmed that it has donated $50,000 to the New Jersey Council of Compulsive Gambling, as the bookmaker expands its ‘Nobody Harmed’ corporate directive beyond UK shores. The NJ Council of Compulsive Gambling seeks to broaden its problem gambling treatment and awareness capacities, as...
LC Tech: Giuseppe Lo Cascio – US expansion opens up the door to engaging with a wider audience
Giuseppe Lo Cascio, CEO LC Tech With more and more markets beginning to consider the idea of igaming and sports betting regulation, it is becoming increasingly important for industry stakeholders to consider operating in multiple jurisdictions across the world. This year will see SBC host its inaugural Betting on...