This week the government has decided to revise new rules regarding free bets, freeplays and discounted betting. Earlier this year, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) released an industry consultation…
Playtech Plc has informed investors that it plans to issue a six million ordinary share buyback programme, representing approximately 1.85% of the company’s equity. The gaming software development company said…
It has been announced today that gaming company Be The House is launching its Cash In Roulette online game with William Hill. Aiming to put an exciting new twist on…
Catena Media, a lead generation and online performance marketing company, has set a deal to acquire Casinouk.com and all related assets for £10.6m, payable once the agreement has been finalised.…
Yahoo has been granted a gambling licence by the UK Gambling Commission to offer its daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests to players in the country. The operator’s DFS site offers…
The body in charge of gambling regulation in the Netherlands has announced the introduction of a more hard line stance towards illegal gambling operators. Up to now, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)…
Having concluded its regulatory filing with the London Stock Exchange, Playtech Plc has completed its acquisition of 70% of Consolidated Financial Holdings A/S, a technology company based in London and…
The Advertising Standards Agency has banned an e-mail promotion from Betfred, which it concluded was ‘misleading to customers after two separate complaints. The promotional ‘welcome’ e-mail stated: “BET£10, GET £30…
26,500 accounts have been accessed after the UK national lottery provider was hacked. The provider has 9.5million accounts in total and noticed the data breach on Monday, downplaying the incident…
Online gambling software outfit Playtech has announced its co-founder Teddy Sagi has sold 12% of its stake in the company, ahead of the 10% originally planned, for £329m. The company…