Malta-based Bet365 operators lose appeal over Swedish gambling breaches
The case concerned the companies’ handling of customers showing signs of excessive or problematic gambling between 2019 and 2022
HR Developments
Delasport appoints Oren Cohen Shwartz as new CEO
He previously held executive positions at companies including William Hill and Everymatrix
Regulatory
Hacksaw Gaming receives supplier licence from Hellenic Gaming Commission
The Malta-based supplier already has licences in the UK, Malta and Sweden
Regulatory
MGA cancels licences of two operators citing failed regulatory payments
The companies must now suspend operations and pay all due fees
acquisition
Betsson acquires Inkabet to strengthen South American position
The initial consideration of the deal is $25 million
HR Developments
Allan Auning-Hansen appointed CEO at Danish operator CEGO
He previously sat on the company's board of
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
Compliance
SBRM will place Malta ‘at the forefront against fraudulent betting’, predicts IZIBET’s Sergio Cappitta
The Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism has been welcomed in many quarters of the country's iGaming community
Financials
Flutter Entertainment doubles revenue in first half of 2021
It has made more than €3.5 billion so far this year
HR Developments
Aspire Global’s BtoBet appoints Guy Gani as CTO
He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the tech industry to the role
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
HR Developments
OneTouch appoints Andre Villandberg as new Head of Games
He has extensive experience in the casino and betting sector
B2B
Casumo extends partnership with English football club Reading FC
The operator has sponsored the club since 2019
B2B
MoneyMatrix enters partnership with UK-based payments gateway
It will work with Volt to offer clients a fast and secure payment initiation service
Leadership
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