Curaçao Gaming Authority supervisory board resigns en masse
Conflicting accounts have since emerged, with official sources confirming that oversight now lies with the Ministry of Justice
Responsible Gambling
‘The VIP managers of the iGaming industry should do more to make sure that players are safe’
Soft2Bet's Head of VIP provides his insights on responsible gaming
Diversity
‘I’m so proud of all our 700+ amazing women working at Betsson Group’ – Betsson HR Chief
Lena Nordin also welcomed recent discussion on the state of diversity and inclusion in iGaming
HR Developments
Playson appoints Tamas Kusztos as CCO
He brings a variety of experience to the newly-created role
Diversity
Playtech signs up to All-In Diversity project as industry-wide push for inclusion steams ahead
Criticism levelled against iGaming panels, conferences and events about a lack of diversity has brought the issue to the forefront
B2B
Play North adopts neccton’s player protection software
The software can spot problem-gambling in real time
Regulatory
European gambling authorities call for reestablisment of EU expert group on gambling
The expert group last met in 2018
Responsible Gambling
Kindred enters partnership to promote responsible gambling app
As one of the largest online gambling companies in the world, Kindred says it is committed to earn zero revenue ...
Regulatory
Italian online gambling licensing proposal ‘would reduce current limit of 120 licensees to 40’
European Gambling Association outlines concerns over proposal, cautioning it would weaken the viability of the country’s regulated and licensed online ...
HR Developments
Microgaming appoints Julie Allison as Director of Markets
She brings over 10 years of experience to the role
Crypto
Malta-based iGaming Group endorses Samecoin and SameUSD
iGaming Group is touted as providing ‘the ultimate iGaming technology stack needed to build, deploy and manage’ engaging gaming experiences
Regulatory
Swedish courts annul multi-million Betsson fine
The same court also halved a €10 million fine against Kindred on Wednesday
Advertising
Gambling ads amongst those banned from slot on top of YouTube’s homepage
Politics, alcohol and prescription drug ads will also be banned
Malta
Malta’s sports betting veto: MGA ‘does not envisage any changes’ to local industry should stance change
Despite not being a signatory, Malta is fully compliant with the provisions of the Macolin Convention, according to an MGA ...
Malta
FATF decision on Malta delayed as members divided
A decision is now expected to be reached next week
Regulatory
Sweden Finance Ministry calls for gambling ads to be treated similarly to alcohol
The amendment aims to 'strengthen consumer protection' by placing 'higher demands' on gambling advertising