Gaming News : World Gaming News

Gambling Commission “Looking Into” Sky Bet Over Self-Exclusion Breach
- Nov 4, 2021
The GB Gambling Commission is set to investigate operator Sky Bet over claims it offered free spins to self-excluded customers.
Read More . . .
John O’Reilly: Reflections on 2005 Gambling Act Needed For Best Industry Outcomes
- Nov 4, 2021
Rank Group Chief Executive John O’Reilly believes that a positive outcome to the government’s generational review of the 2005 Gambling Act should “rewrite the industry’s historical flaws”.
Read More . . .
BCLC Sees Big Uptick in Number of NHL, NFL Bets
- Nov 2, 2021
Canada’s decision to regulate single-event sports betting has opened the sluicegates of progress in earnest, and with it, the first results are already looking promising. In the first two months of operation, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) registered over $25 million worth of sports wagers, placed through the flagship website, PlayNow.com. BCLC introduced PlayNow.com as the sole entry-point for regulated gambling in the province back at the end of August and has been able to reap solid benefits since.
Read More . . .
Macau revenue falls 25.7% in Covid-hit October
- Nov 1, 2021
Macau's gambling revenue declined in October in both month-on-month and year-on-year comparisons, as effects from novel coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions being reintroduced in the region diminished Golden Week celebrations.
Read More . . .
Rivalry Submits Application to Become a Fully Registered Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Operator in Ontario
- Oct 29, 2021
Rivalry Targets Being Among the First to Market in Ontario’s New iGaming Framework
Read More . . .
GC Survey: GB Problem Gambling Levels Drop To 0.3%
- Oct 26, 2021
The Gambling Commission of Great Britain has reported a statistically significant decline in problem gambling levels, to 0.3% in its September 2021 quarterly participation and problem gambling survey.
Read More . . .
New Gambling Laws Would See Free Bets Banned
- Oct 25, 2021
Social impact fund to be established which will place a levy on gambling companies
Read More . . .
How Popular Is Online Gambling In Latin America?
- Oct 25, 2021
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Oct. 25, 2021: Gambling is rapidly growing across the world. In fact, analysts expect gambling to be worth $90 billion by 2023, about $30 billion higher than its 2019 value.
Read More . . .
ACMA orders blocking of another five offshore gambling sites
- Oct 21, 2021
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country block access to another five offshore online gambling websites.
Read More . . .
ANJ Reports A Doubling In France’s Online Sports Betting Activity
- Oct 19, 2021
France’s online gambling sector has registered a record turnover of €617 million, as the public engaged with May and June’s Roland Garros (tennis) and the UEFA Euro 2020 Championships.
Read More . . .
Aristocrat Confirms $3.7BN Bid to Acquire Playtech
- Oct 18, 2021
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. has confirmed its cash offer of around $3.7 billion to acquire Playtech Plc, a developer of content for the land-based and online gaming industries. The amount is a premium of 58% on Playtech’s last closing price on Friday at the time of the offer.
Read More . . .
Gambling Commission suspends BGO licence for “failing to protect consumers”
- Oct 18, 2021
The British Gambling Commission has suspended the remote gaming licence of online operator BGO Entertainment, effective immediately, as it reviews its operations.
Read More . . .