Beth Turner

London

Staff Writer at Gambling Insider

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Mikael Bäcke appointed CEO of Hippos ATG Oy

2 days ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - 25syv Group CEO Mikael Bäcke has been appointed as CEO of Hippos ATG Oy - The business is a joint venture between Suomen Hippos and ATG - The business is set to launch in 2027, in line with changes to gaming regulation in Finland Trav och Galopp (ATG) and Suomen Hippos have started a joint venture, Hippos ATG Oy. Mikael Bäcke, the CEO of ATG subsidiary 25syv Group, has been appointed as CEO.
EEEP and OHQA sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Greece

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - A Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed between the Greek Gaming Supervision and Control Committee (EEEP) and Health Quality Assurance Organization (OHQA) - The two will tackle problem gaming through prevention, treatment and support initiatives in Greece The Greek Gaming Supervision and Control Committee (EEEP) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Health Quality Assurance Organization (OHQA).
KSA imposes penalty on Helmond caterer for illegal gambling kiosks

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - The KSA has ordered a catering establishment in Helmond to pay a fine of up to €20,000 for holding two illegal gaming kiosks - The illegal sports betting kiosks were discovered and seized in November 2024 The Dutch gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered a penalty against a catering establishment in Helmond for possession of two illegal gaming machines. The machines, which contained illegal gaming software, were found and seized in November 2024.
Sizekhaya Holdings awarded South African National Lottery and Sports Pools licence

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - Following a bidding process, Sizekhaya Holdings has been awarded the fourth South African National Lottery and Sports Pools licence - Some have raised questions regarding Sizekhaya Holdings' political connections Sizekhaya Holdings has been awarded South Africa’s fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools licence, following a bidding process. The award was announced by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, and was decided via a Pretoria High Court order.
Scientific Games awarded UAE supplier licence

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - Scientific Games has received a lottery supplier licence in the UAE - The licence was granted by by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority Scientific Games has been awarded a Lottery Supplier licence in the UAE by the local regulator. It joins other competitor suppliers, including Aristocrat and IGT, in the emerging Middle Eastern market.
Gambling Commission provides update on second stage of financial risk assessment pilot

2 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - The Gambling Commission's frictionless financial risk assessment pilot is in its second stage - Director of Major Policy Projects Helen Rhodes gave her insights on the project so far and what has been learnt The Gambling Commission in the UK (GC) has published an additional update regarding its financial risk assessment pilot.
PrizePicks announced as official DFS partner of the Houston Astros

2 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - PrizePicks has signed a multi-year partnership with the Houston Astros - The partnership will include online promotions, as well as signs at the team's home ballpark, Daikin Park PrizePicks has been announced as the official daily fantasy sports (DFS) partner of the Houston Astros.
BGC voices concerns over Horseracing Betting Levy Board contribution increase

3 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - The Betting and Gaming Council has voiced concerns at the increasing levy payments it must make to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board, despite a fall in horseracing turnover - There was also concern regarding a proposed single online sports betting tax, which may negatively impact the horseracing industry further The UKs Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns regarding horseracing levy payment increases to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board (HBLB), despite race...
DraftKings sued by Micro-Gaming Ventures for patent infringement

3 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - DraftKings faces a lawsuit from Micro-Gaming Ventures - Micro-Gaming Ventures claims to have pioneered certain in-play bet technologies, and that DraftKings' use of certain in-play features infringes on their copyright - Micro-Gaming Ventures claims five instances of patent infringement DraftKings is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from Texas-based in-play bet technology company Micro-Gaming Ventures.
DCMS releases proposed regulations for land-based UK casinos

3 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Beth Turner

Key points: - DCMS has laid out new rules regarding how many gambling stations a casino may operate based on size - Casinos with over 500sqm of floor space may have up to 40 positions The UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released its proposal for The Casinos (Gaming Machine and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations, having presented them to Parliament. The amendments, separate to the upcoming White Paper, must be accepted by the Government before they are implemented.