Neccton

PressEnter bolsters player protection tools via Neccton’s ‘mentor’ software

PressEnter has signed up to data science firm Neccton’s ‘mentor’ software in a bid to improve its responsible gambling measures. The Malta-based gambling operator, which...
Camelot, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has attributed the cost of living crisis as a driving factor in a decrease in lottery ticket sales in the last year

Camelot National Lottery sales down as cost of living crisis impacts consumer habits

Camelot, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has attributed the cost of living crisis as a driving factor in a decrease in lottery...
Scientific Games

Scientific Games reappoints Steve Beason as ‘rapidly expanding’ ilottery market takes centrestage

Scientific Games has confirmed the appointment of Steve Beason as its new President of Digital and Sports Betting, citing its ilottery market as a...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has shared its insights into the regulatory processes as it hosted the Malawi Gaming Board and National Lotteries Board (MGBNLB) for discussions. 

MGA welcomes Malawi National Lottery Board to discuss regulatory best practices

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has shared its insights into the regulatory processes as it hosted Malawi National Lottery delegates for talks. Requested by Malawi...
HeadsUp Entertainment

HeadsUp plots new interactive sports betting lottery game

HeadsUp Entertainment’s GameChangerz brand is set to create a new interactive sports betting lottery game after joining forces with Centurion Fight Club Malta. The lottery...
South African firm LottoStar has received significant investment after UK bookmaking heavyweight Betfred struck a deal to take the majority shareholding of the online betting company. Widely recognised as South Africa’s leading brand for fixed-odds numbers betting and Live Games, LottoStar has boosted its presence via a high-profile marketing campaign. The major partnership is set to ‘broaden’ its offering through Betfred’s investment, as it continues to uplift and rebuild communities in South Africa through its CSR policies. LottoStar’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tasoulla Hadjigeorgiou, commented: “LottoStar was founded in 2014 as a family-run business with an innovative model to offer a fixed-odds betting online platform in South Africa. “As an online betting leader in South Africa, we are excited to partner with one of UK’s best bookmakers. We are confident that this partnership will broaden our offering and provide our customers with the highest quality services. Our partnership also paves the way for greater collaboration and expansion, and we are excited to grow our family.” Meanwhile, Betfred will ‘significantly’ elevate its presence in South Africa, building upon the 53 shops it currently has open in the country. It also has an online business following the acquisition of Betting World and Sepels Sports bet, however, the investment in LottoStar ensures that the operator’s South African position is strengthened further. “We are delighted to partner with such a fast-growing company in South Africa, the business will not only complement our activity in South Africa but our international businesses in the United States and Europe,” added Betfred Chief Executive Officer, Joanne Whittaker. “We look forward to working closely with the LottoStar team to support the continued growth of the business providing world-class games and services to the online betting market in South Africa.”

LottoStar set for investment as ‘exciting’ Betfred deal confirmed

South African firm LottoStar has received significant investment after UK bookmaking heavyweight Betfred struck a deal to take the majority shareholding of the online...
Tipwin

Spillemyndigheden reports Tipwin to Danish police over AML failures

Spillemyndigheden - Denmark’s Gambling Authority - has filed a police report against betting operator Tipwin over multiple breaches of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML)...
IGT

IGT ranks among elite as sustainability programme awarded EcoVadis gold medal

Global lottery and gaming firm IGT has seen its sustainability efforts honoured with a gold medal from renowned sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. The award ranks...
European Lotteries has called upon European Union (EU) lawmakers to make provisions for the rise in new technologies and artificial intelligence in gambling by focusing on consumer protection

European Lotteries demands ‘clear guidelines’ on digital developments and AI responsibilities

European Lotteries has called upon European Union (EU) lawmakers to make provisions for the rise in new technologies and artificial intelligence in gambling by...
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) – France’s Unified Gambling Authority - has commissioned a ‘working group’ to examine and evaluate the media contracts of French-licensed bookmakers

ANJ commissions review of French sportsbooks’ media contracts

L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) – France’s Unified Gambling Authority - has commissioned a ‘working group’ to examine and evaluate the media contracts of...

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