Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) will begin its first investigation into offshore gambling websites, which are said to have proliferated among the youth of Japan’s society. By Gambling Insider According to Japanese news media, the NPA will share its investigation results with the relevant authorities, as the first step towards regulating access to said gambling...
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Sweden: BOS proposes private companies should be allowed to run land-based casinos
Casino Cosmopol had been struggling to turn a profit. By Ciaran McLoughlin The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has released its reaction to the news regarding the closing of Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm. It was back in May when the Swedish Government proposed the constitutional amendments that looked at removing the “gambling form...
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Everything you need to know about the POGO ban in the Philippines
Philippines offshore gaming operators were a core feature of the vibrant Philippines gaming market for some years. They divided opinion, however, before, in July 2024, they were outlawed altogether. By Gambling Insider On 22 July 2024, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. introduced a ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) by the end of...
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Virgin Bet and WalkSafe agree Personal Safety Partnership
The aim of this collaboration is to highlight the importance of safety and security at racing events. By Ciaran McLoughlin Virgin Bet has announced a Personal Safety Parternship with the personal safety app WalkSafe. The pair have come together to highlight the importance of safety and security at racing events around the country, especially for...
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Betway named global betting partner of Bologna FC
This marks yet another football club partnership for the brand. By Ciaran McLoughlin Super Group brand Betway has been announced as the new global betting partner for Serie A outfit Bologna FC. Through this long-term agreement, Betway will have branding present on the LEDs around the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, while it will also be providing...
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Betway named official betting partner of Nottingham Forest
The brand already has a significant list of footballing partnerships. By Ciaran McLoughlin Operator Betway has been announced as the official betting partner of Nottingham Forest. As part of this long-term deal, Betway’s logo will appear on the LED advertising boards around the City Ground during all Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup matches,...
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Oddschecker partners with The Betting Professor to offer data-driven betting tips
Oddschecker collaborates with anonymous sports bettor The Betting Professor to provide users with data-driven betting tips. By Gambling Insider FairPlay Sports Media, the company behind the UK-based odds comparison affiliate Oddschecker, has announced a new partnership with a professional sports bettor known as The Betting Professor. This collaboration will allow Oddschecker users to access betting...
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PH Senators: No reviving of e-sabong
The impact and effects on the local community is ‘worse than POGOs,’ according to the senators. By Gambling Insider Philippines senators said that there will be no revival of e-sabong, which is online betting for cockfighting. According to Philippines news media, Senator Joel Villanueva said that e-sabong is “far worse than POGOs,” due to its...
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LiveScore Bet launches new TV ad in Ireland
LiveScore Bet launches new TV commercial in Ireland targeting sports audiences to promote its “Total Betting” platform. By Gambling Insider LiveScore Bet has launched a new television commercial (TVC) in Ireland as part of its “Total Betting” campaign. The commercial, produced by Amigo Partnership, focuses on showcasing LiveScore Bet’s approach to sports betting. The TVC...
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Entain reports record interest in Olympic betting
Basketball was the most popular sport as Paris generates double the betting traffic compared to Tokyo. By Will Underwood Operator Entain has released player activity information from the Paris 2024 Olympic games, highlighting a record amount of betting traffic, with basketball being the most popular sport by bet volume. The company recorded double the amount of...
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Chinese former bankers arrested for money laundering in Singapore
Both men were accused of laundering money sourced from overseas illegal online gambling and scams. By Gambling Insider The middle of 2024 saw several Asian markets combatting illegal money activities and crimes within their gambling sectors. The Philippines’ nationwide POGO ban, the crackdown on illegal money exchange in Macau casinos and Singapore setting more stringent...
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Boldplay draws up new collaboration with Kickr
This latest move follows an expansive period for the gaming provider. By Gambling Insider By Hannah Ward Provider Boldplay has announced a new content integration partnership with operator Kickr, as the company looks to expand its distribution pool. Following this latest development, Boldplay has now launched its game portfolio on Kickr’s social casino platform. 2024...