iGaming

Altenar has partnered with Fast Track in the aim of gaining a ‘radical improvement’ in player engagement.  In detail, the igaming supplier will integrate Fast Track’s technologies into its player account management tools as it aims to highlight its commitment to providing bespoke solutions to operators using the Altenar Gaming Platform (AGP). Charlie Williams, Commercial Director of Altenar, commented: “We …

Kindred’s ‘Journey towards Zero’ campaign to eliminate revenue gained from at-risk players seems to have taken a step backwards in the initiative’s latest update.  The company reported “a slight increase” in revenue from players prone to gambling harm in the first quarter of 2024, reaching the 3.2% mark in gross winnings compared to Q4 2023’s 3.1%.  As a result of …

The Parliament of South Africa has received the ‘Remote Gambling Bill of 2024’, tabled by the Democratic Alliance (DA), considered the main opposition party to the ruling African National Congress (ANC) government. Sponsored by MP Dean Macpherson, the DA’s Shadow Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, the Bill seeks to address South Africa’s inadequate regulatory framework governing online gambling activities. …

NeoGames has welcomed Jonathan Chilton as the Managing Director of its igaming subsidiary unit Aspire Global. Chilton brings 19 years of previous experience in B2B and B2C roles to Aspire Global, including a stint as a Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director at GM Gaming Limited – a Betway company – helping to expand the business into several regulated EU …

Supplier of igaming products Wazdan has strengthened its footprint in the Swiss market by signing a deal with Swiss4Win.  Through the partnership, Wazdan will supply Swiss4Win’s online gambling platform with its games to deliver an enhanced player experience.  Parallel to the collaboration, Swiss4Win has also unveiled its new website which will aim to increase user engagement with a SEO-focused design …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has welcomed lawyer Wilma Eisma as its new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Eisma took her oath as the first woman to hold these roles in a ceremony held in Malacanang in front of PAGCOR’s Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin.  PAGCOR Chairman, Alejandro Tengco, commented: “We are happy to welcome Atty. Wilma Eisma …

NeoGames has promoted Christopher Shaban to Managing Director of its iLottery division. Shaban will be tasked with overseeing all iLottery activity for NeoGames which includes new business, customer growth, and the expansion of NeoGames’ iLottery solution. NeoGames is currently live in five states with its iLottery product, and most recently launched in Georgia in March. “Chris is hugely respected within …

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced that it will enforce the sector’s updated Responsible Play Policy Rules at a later date. In chronological order, the KSA launched a consultation in December 2023 asking relevant gambling stakeholders for their feedback on a list of changes to the rules, part of which refer to stricter duty of care policies for …

NOGA, the Netherlands Online Gambling Association, has branded yesterday’s vote by the Kamer to support motions endorsing a ban on online gambling advertising and online slots as “thoughtless and irresponsible”. Yesterday, Dutch ministers approved by a narrow majority motions brought forward by the Socialist Party (SP) to ban online gambling advertising and introduce a further ban on high-risk games of …

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has suffered what appears to be either a hack or a coding error on its website.  For a period of time, anyone visiting IBIA’s webpage to check for the latest updates was met with an out-of-place promotion of an online slots company clearly aimed towards South East Asian consumers.  Not only was it strange …