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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.
High 5 Games withdraws its online casino operations in Connecticut

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Will Underwood

Key points: - High 5 Games has exited the Connecticut online casino operator market - This action comes following a DCP Gaming Division investigation into alleged unlicenced operations - The company has paid a $1.5m fine, and remains operational as a supplier within the state Supplier High 5 Games has officially pulled its online casino operations from the Connecticut state market, following an investigation by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division into suspected...
Cirsa Q1 2025 revenue tops €576.7m, up 12.5%

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Will Underwood

Key points: - Cirsa has reported a year-on-year revenue rise of 12.5% to €576.7m - EBITDA also rose by 9.1%, with net debt totaling almost €3bn - Spain was the nation’s key driver during the quarter, with Panama accounting for the highest EBITDA percentage of the operator’s LatAm nations Spanish operator Cirsa has released its full Q1 2025 financial results highlighting a company revenue of €576.7m ($654.7m) for the period, up 12.5% year-on-year.
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.
Changes to the Gambling Survey for Great Britain put forward by OSR

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Will Underwood

Key points: - The OSR has submitted official recommendations to the Gambling Commission pertaining to the improvement of the GSGB - The OSR review, requested by the commission, underlines nine specific areas for the potential improvement of the GSGB The UK’s Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has put forth a number of recommended changes to the Gambling Commission’s Gambling Survey of Great Britain (GSGB) as part of its recently conducted compliance review of the survey.
GAN officially acquired by Sega Sammy

1 week ago | gamblinginsider.com | Will Underwood

Key points: - Sega Sammy has announced the official completion of its GAN acquisition - The operator has been acquired by SSC for approximately $1.97 per share - This represents a 121% premium of GAN’s valuation in November 2023, when the deal was agreed Online gaming solutions provider and sports betting operator Gaming Account Network (GAN) has been officially acquired by Sega Sammy via its affiliated organisation – Sega Sammy Creation (SSC).
Evoplay: Harmony at the heart of effective game design

2 weeks ago | gamblinginsider.com | Will Underwood

Last year Evoplay underwent a phase of expansion in Europe. How do you reflect on this period and in what way has it informed your strategy for 2025? It was a strong year – we entered new markets like the Czech Republic, Brazil and Peru and initial indicators are showing a positive response to our content across these diverse regions, so we’re very pleased.