iGaming Business North America

2 days ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Allwyn International reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue during Q1 on the back of further growth within its digital division, while earnings also edged up despite additional spending on the group’s corporate structure. Revenue for the three months to 31 March amounted to €2.24 billion ($2.56 billion), Allwyn said in its preliminary results. This surpassed the €2.11 billion reported in the same period last year – during which Allwyn took control of the UK’s National Lottery.

2 days ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Mikael Bäcke has worked for ATG since 2014 and is currently CEO of the Bet25 division. the appointment of Mikael Bäcke as CEO of Hippos ATG, its new online gambling joint venture with Finnish equestrian association Suomen Hippos. Bäcke is currently CEO of 25syv Group, a Danish-facing subsidiary of ATG that operates the Bet25 brand. He will be replaced in this role by Henrik Friis Pedersen, who is currently CEO for the Bet25 brand.

2 days ago | igamingbusiness.com | Richard Mulligan

A land of opportunity awaits for those operators that can satisfy growing customer demand for a multi-platform gaming experience. Following a milestone omnichannel game launch, Zoe Ebling, vice president of interactive at global gaming supplier AGS, discusses the tangible benefits delivered by a unified approach. In a world where the click of a button can summon instant gratification, the modern gambler expects no less from their play.

3 days ago | igamingbusiness.com | Nicole Macedo

New Zealand’s gambling harm strategy is updated every three years, as per a requirement within New Zealand’s 2003 Gambling Act.  Doocey said the funding will help improve access to support for players experiencing harm. It will also strengthen prevention and early intervention and reduce the impact of harm across the market. New Zealand is currently building out a regulatory framework for a legal iGaming market, to launch in 2026.

3 days ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Jyri Lassi joins Veikkaus having previously worked for tech giants PayPal and Nokia. Veikkaus has announced the appointment of former PayPal vice president Jyri Lassi as its new general counsel and management team member. Lassi will officially begin his new at Veikkaus on 1 September. He will replace Hanna Kyrki, who will depart the business in July to join Summa Defence.