Beth Turner

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - Svenska Spel has brought on Cushman & Wakefield and TM & Partners to aid in the sale of its Casino Cosmopol property in Stockholm - This comes following the shut down of the operator's land-based division - Both Svenska Spel and Cushman & Wakefield hope the sale will give new life to the property Svenska Spel has onboarded two legal bodies as it begins preparations to sell its Casino Cosmopol property in Stockholm.

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

There are lots of ways that gameplay and mathematical models can enhance player engagement. But are there any models that are sometimes overlooked? Absolutely. While volatility and RTP are well-known levers, hit frequency and session longevity modeling are often underestimated. Although metrics like hit rate and average rounds per session aren’t visible externally, experienced players often sense when a game’s maths is off, especially when they’re stuck in what we call 'dead spin alley'.

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - The European Commission (EC) has issued a letter of formal notice against Malta for Article 56A (formerly Bill 55) - The EC said the article "undermines the principle of mutual trust in the administration of justice within the Union.” - The Malta Gaming Authority denied this, and stated that it will continue to support the local Government The European Commission (EC) has issued a formal notice of proceedings against Malta for Article 56A, previously known as Bill 55.

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - IGT will rebrand to Brightstar Lottery following the sale of its Gaming and Digital business - The company will continue to provide its lottery operation and supplier services International Game Technology (IGT) will begin trading under the name Brightstar Lottery. The rebrand will come following the sale of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business, which is expected to conclude as early as 1 July 2025, to Voyager Parent, a company owned by Apollo Global Management.

2 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - FanDuel players in Illinois will have to pay $0.50 per bet in transaction fees from 1 July 2025 - The decision follows the introduction of the Illinois Transaction Fee in the state - Flutter CEO Peter Jackson expressed disappointment in the legislature's decision, stating that the fee "will likely motivate some Illinois-based customers to bet with unregulated operators" Global operator Flutter has announced that, in Illinois, players using its FanDuel platform will be required...