888poker, the poker subsidiary of 888 Holdings, have made headlines by refunding a record amount to players in 2022. The money was recovered from accounts that 888poker say violated their fair play policy, which states that if players are discovered engaging in unethical gameplay or violating the explicit or implicit game rules, their prizes can […]
GamCare has been a leader in the field when it comes to supporting problem gamblers for over 25 years. But this experience has not dimmed the charity’s innovative spark. Today, GamCare emphasized this trait by announcing the rollout of its MyGamCare self-help aid, which is specifically aimed at app-savvy punters. GamCare is a central partner […]
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft rules for online gaming in India on 2nd January 2023 to amend the InformationTechnology (IntermediaryGuidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These rules point towards having a five members self regulatory body to handle grievance redressal and approve KYC (know-your-customer) rules for online […]
Bosses at the UK’s Premier League are looking likely to put an end to betting advertising on the front of football shirts. Pressure has been mounting on the Premier League in recent months to end the relationship between football clubs and gambling advertisements. A group of cross-party MPs criticised an earlier government decision to allow […]
Residents in Ohio, USA wagered a whopping $1.1 Billion in the first month of legalised sports gambling in the state. Earlier this week, the Casino Control Commission released its first in-depth report since it became legal to bet on sports in January. The state’s 16 sports betting apps accounted for £1.09 Billion of the total spent, […]
If you’ve ever received a dodgy email and instantly deleted it, you may want to just check it a bit more carefully next time after a “fishy” email landed one lucky punter a big win. The 49-year-old from Kentucky, US, thought he’d lost the chance of a lotto win after scanning his ticket on the […]
Today, Yggdrasil, one of iGaming’s most progressive software firms, underlined its growing status by announcing a pan-European partnership with sports betting goliaths, BoyleSports. Details of the press release highlighted that Yggdrasil’s back catalogue of slots content would be rolled out on BoyleSports platforms throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The deal also includes titles from […]
In India, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable for all industries. The percentage differs from industry to industry. The current GST for online gaming is 18% on the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). GST is an indirect tax that was introduced in 2017 to replace different indirect taxes like the Service Tax and Value […]
A football club in the UK has been criticised after sending a gambling email to one of their fans who is a recovering gambling addict. Norwich City, who play in the EFL Championship League, sent the email to fans which contained a signup bonus for people joining Spreadex Sports. James Grimes of The Big Step […]
Swedish iGaming specialist Bettson has walked away with a clutch of awards at the EGR Nordic Awards 2023. The company walked away with six awards at the plush event held on 24 February in Malta with gongs including: The company was thrilled to retain the “Operator of the Year” title they won in 2022. Judges […]