ORYX Gaming has entered Latvia for the first time with market-leading operator Optibet. Over 100 casino titles are now available to Optibet’s Latvian customers via ORYX Hub. Through the partnership, ORYX has also expanded its presence in Estonia with Optibet taking on the supplier’s RGS platform in the country, providing unique, proprietary and custom content from premium studios such as […]

London’s casinos have offered to close their bars if plans for a Covid curfew in the capital go ahead amid warnings the shutdown could cost thousands of jobs. London mayor Sadiq Khan is thought to be in favour of a curfew, which would see leisure and hospitality venues forced to close their doors at 10pm. But in a letter to […]

The Rank Group has warned of thousands of jobs being put at risk in its Grosvenor Casinos business if the Government proceeds with nationwide 10pm curfews across the UK. Rank, which operates Grosvenor Casinos, the biggest operator in the UK employing over 4,500 people, is calling on the Government to support the sector, protecting jobs and tax receipts, by introducing […]

North-east England is under new, tighter restrictions following a spike in Covid-19 infections in the area. The tighter controls mean that pubs and bars – and casinos are included in this, despite not being allowed to open until some time after pubs earlier in the year – are now subject to a 10pm curfew. Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the […]

Parimatch, the global technology and betting company, has agreed a new partnership with iconic football team Juventus. Partnering with Juventus, one of the world’s biggest clubs, represents a major milestone for Parimatch, enabling the brand to grow its international profile even further by reaching millions of fans across the world. Parimatch and Juventus will collaborate closely through this deal, as […]

The Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) is leading an alliance of experts to introduce a purposeful new initiative to deliver specialist training on gambling, gaming, and digital behavioural addictions to healthcare professionals such as GPs. The ‘Mindful Resilience’ programme is the result of a collaboration between YGAM, Bournemouth University, the Responsible Gambling Council, and Betknowmore UK.  The aim […]

Thousands of jobs in the UK’s casino sector would be lost if 10pm curfews were imposed on businesses in an attempt to tackle Covid-19, the Betting and Gaming Council has warned. Central government and local authorities are considering the drastic measure, which would see venues across the country forced to close their doors. In a letter to Culture Secretary Oliver […]

Payment security company Fraugster has joined forces with data science and AI specialist neccton to create a safer, more secure online gambling experience for both operators and players. Combining Fraugster’s specialist knowledge of fraud prevention with neccton’s renowned Mentor software means operators can now enjoy greater security against fraud, improved efficiency through AI, and more informed player protection through accurate, […]

Award-winning technology provider BetConstruct has entered into a long-term partnership with the renowned French Barrière Group who currently operates 28 casinos, a gaming club, 18 Hotels and some 140 restaurants and bars in France. The deal will see the French group unveil its premium betting platform backed by BetConstruct’s technology on September 16. Leveraging BetConstruct’s technology and knowledge, Barrière will […]

iGEN, the iGaming European Network has launched a new initiative called ‘Why iGaming’ to promote careers in the iGaming sector in Malta. The initiative is driven by iGEN’s 22 member companies, and has the support and collaboration of GamingMalta, a nonprofit set up by the MGA and the Government of Malta. The Why iGaming initiative has been kicked off with […]