Unibet faces landmark €75 million lawsuit in the Netherlands
The legal action targets Unibet's acceptance of Dutch players without a licence before 2021
acquisition
Betsson announces multi-million euro partial acquisition of Canadian startup
The deal will initially see Betsson get a 28% share of Slapshot Media Inc
Games
SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator adds new game type to its portfolio
It expects 'smash games' to quickly rank amongst its three most popular
Financials
Germany market adjustment batters LeoVegas, pushing overall YoY revenue down 12.5% in Q2
Excluding Germany, overall LeoVegas revenue was up 3%
B2B
Pragmatic Play achieves ISO 27001 certification
The certification sets standards for information security management systems that allow organisations to manage the security of assets
Esports
In a push towards esports, Entain announces it will acquire Unikrn tech
Without providing further detail, Entain said the deal is set to close later this year
Sports betting
Kindred’s Unibet becomes official sportsbook partner of American football’s Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are one of the most successful teams in American Football history
acquisition
Betsson acquires Inkabet to strengthen South American position
The initial consideration of the deal is $25 million
USA
US gaming revenue erupts, breaking all-time quarterly records
Commercial gaming revenue was $2.5 billion above the previous record
Financials
Gamesys Group YoY revenue up 17.3% in first half of 2021
Growth in the UK and Asia markets was partially offset by a decline in European revenue
Financials
Flutter Entertainment doubles revenue in first half of 2021
It has made more than €3.5 billion so far this year
acquisition
US sportsbook giant DraftKings reaches deal to acquire GNOG for $1.56 billion
The deal is expected to yield around €255 million in savings
USA
New Jersey legalises fixed-odds horse race betting in US first
The bill was approved by the state's senate and house in June
Awards
Betsson nominated for six awards at Women in Gaming, Diversity awards
Betsson is a finalist in categories including 'Best Diverse Place to Work', 'Company of the Year', and 'Diversity and Inclusion'
Responsible Gambling
UK survey finds one in 10 children aged 16 to 17 spent more money because of gambling ads
Encouragement from friends was the most impactful factor related to gambling engagement
Regulatory
Australian regulator issues blocking orders against affiliates masquerading as reviewers
The ACMA has ordered internet providers to block access to seven affiliate platforms