Accuscore launches all-in-one betting info app at BOFCON2019
Tuomas Kanervala – Accuscore Leading sports forecasting and modelling specialist Accuscore will launch its new mobile app at the 2019 ‘Betting on Football Conference’ (19-22 March, Stamford Bridge – London), seeking to deliver the most acute betting predictions to all sports audiences. In its product breakdown, Accuscore details that it...
Valve create a Dota 2 gambling app; Betway inks BLAST Pro Series deal
Two tales from the land of Esports as Valve Corporation prove they are not beyond the scope of hypocrisy by creating a Dota 2 gambling app, and Betway become the sponsor of choice for the BLAST Pro Series. What’s the old adage? If you can’t beat them, join them?...
ASEAN Gaming Summit 2019 Day 1 highlights
Manila, one of Asia’s leading gambling destinations, hosts the third ASEAN Gaming Summit. Gathering large players from the online gaming and integrated resorts sectors, the three-day conference aims to discuss the growing Asia gaming market, the emerging technologies and evolutions, and the challenges within the space and its possible...
Romanian online gambling sites now imposing new 2% deposit tax
Romania’s online gamblers are starting to feel the negative effects of their government’s new tax rules. Shortly before last Christmas, Romania’s government issued a surprise announcement that, starting early this year, locally-licensed operators would now be required to pay a 2% tax on their gambling turnover, with the first...
Finland’s Paf celebrates reduced reliance on high-roller revenue
Finnish gambling operator Paf has taken the bold step of publishing its annual player statistics, while pledging to further reduce the volume of business it generates from its high-value customers. This week, Swedish-language gambling operator Paf, which serves Finland’s autonomous Åland Islands region, published its players’ annual wins and...
Latvian regulator, Mrs. Signe Birne, to join the speaker lineup at MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit 2019 in Vilnius
Vilnius – 19 March 2019 – It has been reported by industry media that Latvia’s parliament has decided to ban gambling halls throughout the country. The representatives of the political parties have stated that amendments are needed and that casinos can only be located in luxury hotels. The representative...
BetConstruct Casino portfolio boosted by Greentube
BetConstruct seals a significant strategic partnership with the NOVOMATIC Interactive division Greentube. The Greentube content will roll out with BetConstruct’s own casinos and operators. With over two decades of industry experience, Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions has propelled itself to the iGaming Olympus. As a result of this new partnership,...
OtherLevels: Brendan O’Kane – Customer expectations will be the driving force for innovation
Ahead of this year’s Betting on Football, we have turned our attention towards everything innovation, catching up with OtherLevels Founder and CEO, Brendan O’Kane. We spoke about the acceleration of innovation in recent years, and the importance of personalisation for a sportsbook experience. At this year’s event, Brendan will...
Gunn Merete Paulsen: Lotteritilsynet will continue its toughest stance against remote actors
Speaking to national media, Gunn Merete Paulsen, Director General of Lotteritilsynet – Norway’s gambling authority – has stated that the government’s tougher stance against foreign betting operators is working. Presenting Lotteritilsynet’s annual report, Paulsen details that in 2018 Norway saw its first decrease in remote gambling interactions/engagements following years of...
ASEAN Gaming Summit 2019: Future opportunities and risks of gambling
The future of gambling is going to have several game changing super forces to manage and capitalize on. Jay Walker, chairman of Walker Digital, and Earle Hall, CEO of AXESNetwork, spoke about these forces at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2019, held again this year in Manila. Both men spoke...