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Fennica Gaming Grabs UAE License as Local Market Takes Shape

4 days ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

Yet another B2B company has secured a license to offer its products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Despite its traditional opposition to games of chance, the country has made rapid strides toward growing its budding gaming market. In its official release, Fennica Gaming confirmed that it has been granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the UAE’s regulator, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).
Player in California Secures $207M Powerball Jackpot

5 days ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

A lucky player in California has secured the life-changing $207 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announced. At the same time, two players scooped up prizes of some $2 million. According to lottery officials, a player in Florida matched all five white numbers, as well as the Powerball, securing themselves a staggering $207 million jackpot. For reference, the winning numbers for the May 31 drawing were 1, 29, 37, 56, and 68. The Powerball stood at 13.
Isle of Man GSC Trained Staff on Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking

5 days ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) provided its staff with training on recognizing and preventing modern slavery amid continued human trafficking concerns. The session featured the real stories of human trafficking survivors and sought to raise awareness of the issue. In its official release, the GSC noted that this training came in response to recent UNODC reports, which highlighted new human trafficking threats in the gaming sector.
KSA Warns BetMGM Over Ad Featuring Soccer Pro Lamine Yamal

5 days ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it had reprimanded sports betting giant BetMGM over a violation of the country’s prohibition on featuring “role models” in gambling ads. In this case, an advert promoting BetMGM’s products featured the well-known soccer player Lamine Yamal. Per the Netherlands’ rules on gambling, operators should not market their products in a way that can appeal to vulnerable groups, such as underage viewers.
Asmongold to Stream on Kick, Says He Will Not Gamble

5 days ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

Zack “Asmongold,” an internet celebrity and popular content creator, has become the latest streamer to join the Stake.com-backed streaming platform Kick. This is in line with a previous announcement in which Asmongold confirmed his intention to stream on multiple platforms.
Altenar Makes a Foray into the Netherlands with Starcasino

5 days ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

Altenar, a leader in the provision of “best-in-class” sports betting and online casino solutions, has expanded its geographical footprint with a new agreement. Representing an extension of its existing partnership with leading European casino and sportsbook operator Starcasino, the deal will see Altenar enter the highly attractive Dutch market. Alternar, which has powered Starcasino with content for a few years, is finally expanding its agreement with the operator.
Relax Gaming Awards $3.3M Jackpot to Lucky Player in Hungary

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

Relax Gaming, a leading iGaming content supplier and aggregator, has changed the life of yet another player. According to the company’s announcement, the fortunate fan won the EUR 2.9 million (approximately $3.3 million) Dream Drop Mega Jackpot from a EUR 0.30 spin ($0.34). Relax Gaming, which supplies games to a long list of international gambling operators, announced that this latest prize was won by a lucky player in Hungary.
AUSTRAC Orders Two Casinos to Appoint External AML/CTF Auditors

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has asked two casinos to appoint external auditors to address potential anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) shortcomings. In its official announcement, the AUSTRAC said that it has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to appoint external auditors in the wake of findings, which suggested potential AML and CTF deficiencies.
Kwiff Joins Forces with Motherwell FC Ahead of Scottish Premiership

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

Kwiff, a provider of supercharged sports betting services, has unveiled a new partnership with Motherwell FC, a Scottish soccer club. This tie-up, which comes just in time for the Scottish Premiership, would see the gaming company feature on the shirts of the club’s athletes. In its official announcement, Motherwell FC explained that Kwiff will serve as its new official betting partner for the next two years.
KSA Chair Groothuizen Joins GREF as Board Member

1 week ago | gamblingnews.com | Angel Hristov

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that its chairman, Michel Groothuizen, has become a member of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF). In his position, Groothuizen will get the opportunity to connect with the European gambling regulatory community and share knowledge. According to the KSA’s announcement, Groothuizen has become the GREF’s latest general board member.