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Altenar launches cash-out product for changed Italian market

SBC News Altenar launches cash-out product for changed Italian market

Altenar has announced the launch of its customised cash-out product for the Italian betting market.  The Malta-based sportsbook software solutions provider has built its Italian cash-out product in response to recent regulatory reforms imposed on the Italian sportsbook market. This October, Italy’s Parliament approved technical reforms long-sought by sports betting operators to improve the offering of the regulated market for …

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KSA orders force unlicensed Malta duo to withdraw from Dutch market

Rene Jansen KSA

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling authority has notified that unlicensed operators LCS and MKC Limited has discontinued their online gambling services targeting Dutch consumers. The operators who had been served cease and desist orders will no longer face fines summoned by KSA totalling €250,000. The unlicensed duo have faced ‘corrective sanctions’ since early September by KSA that found it was …

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MGA fires public warning on unlicensed operators

SBC News MGA fires public warning on unlicensed operators

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has stated that it has become aware of ‘unauthorised remote operators’ targeting Maltese consumers offering illegal online gambling services.     The MGA has issued a statement in which it listed 18 websites as “operating illegally within Malta”. The list included the website of Casinowin.bet, OlympusPlay.com, ThePokies.net and Jbag888.com. “The Authority hereby informs the public that these …

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ComeOn places mental health at top of CSR agenda

SBC News ComeOn places mental health at top of CSR agenda

ComeOn Group has placed employee well-being and mental health at the forefront of its new CSR programme ‘ComeOn Cares’ – which has been rolled out across all global departments.    The staff well-being programme has been co-developed in collaboration with the Richmond Foundation, a Malta-based NGO who are expert in mental health support and awareness. Key directives will see ComeOn Cares …

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MGA opens consultation on Player Protections Directive  

SBC News MGA opens consultation on Player Protections Directive  

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has launched a ‘closed consultation’ seeking feedback from licensees on proposed amendments to its ‘Player Protection Directive’.  Feedback is required to strengthen and clarify the MGA’s current player protection framework as an essential directive of the Authority’s work and oversight regulating online gambling services. Completed research will be made available in the “eventual publication of …

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MGA 2021 agenda led  by heightened AML & CFT duties

SBC News MGA 2021 agenda led  by heightened AML & CFT duties

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Annual Report, providing a breakdown of its supervisory activities, regulatory objectives and policy initiatives undertaken during the financial year ending 31 December 2021.  The report outlines the MGA’s evaluation of achievements and performance governing its licence holders who operate across multiple European online gambling jurisdictions. 2021 saw the MGA carry out 54 …

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IGT completes €160m takeover of iSoftBet

SBC News IGT completes €160m takeover of iSoftBet

The board of IGT Plc has notified investors that the NYSE gambling technology group has completed its acquisition of iSoftBet in a cash deal worth €160m.  Last April, IGT entered definitive terms to acquire Malta-based, games developer and online casino solutions provider iSoftBet – deemed as an essential transaction to bolster IGT’s interactive unit. Of significance, the acquisition of iSoftBet …

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National Lottery of Malta secures home-based supply deal with EveryMatrix

SBC News National Lottery of Malta secures home-based supply deal with EveryMatrix

National Lottery plc has signed an agreement with B2B betting and igaming firm, EveryMatrix, which has been chosen to provide online games to the National Lottery of Malta. The National Lottery recently gained the ability to manage and operate the National Lottery of Malta, which for the first time in 18 years will be run by a fully-owned Maltese company. …

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Altenar launches scale-proof next-gen retail betting terminals 

Altenar

Altenar has announced that it has developed a new in-house retail terminal system for sportsbook operators that is ready for commercial launch. The Malta-based technology group has designed its retail offering to provide incumbents with the first next-gen terminal solution which includes a fully customisable on-screen UX. The terminal solution has been developed to provide all levels of retail clients …

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PressEnter recruits ‘growth pro’ Nicolas Renaux as Head of Strategy

SBC News PressEnter recruits ‘growth pro’ Nicolas Renaux as Head of Strategy

PressEnter Group has strengthened its senior management team, confirming the appointment of Nicolas Renaux as Head of Strategy and Business Development. Renaux will be charged with spearheading the commercial development of PressEnter Group’s portfolio of challenger igaming brands that include 21.com, Neon Vegas, RapidCasino and NitroCasino. A former long-term executive of Kindred Group, Renaux previously led group commercial development and …

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