Three years into the introduction of permanent licences by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), the Greek gaming industry is fast growing but is still being shaped, both by regulation and the operators active within it. Providing this overview of the sector from Betsson’s position of leadership for edition 26 of the SBC Leaders Magazine, the company’s Managing Director for Greece, …
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The Greek government has confirmed that it will ease player wagering restrictions on online casino and poker verticals. Positive developments for market incumbents will see the government increase its €2 maximum wager on online casino (slots and table games) to €20. Announced by the Hellas government gazette, the increase on maximum wagers will be instantly effective from May 2022 onwards …
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Betsson Group and GoldenRace have announced a partnership focusing on Greece, with the latter providing the operator with its virtual sports offering. As the exclusive virtual sports provider of the Swedish international gambling group for the Greek market, GoldenRace has further bolstered its position in the recently regulated sector. The company – which acquired a licence from the Hellenic Gaming …
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PokerStars has made its multi-product offering available in Greece under the terms of a full operating licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). The licence, secured in July of last year, enables the Flutter Entertainment firm to operate sports betting and gaming products, launching the PokerStars, PokerStars Sports and PokerStars Casino brands. PokerStars offering will therefore include sports betting wagering, …
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Betsson has expanded its Eastern European operations, establishing a position in the Belarusian betting and gaming sector via the launch of its Europebet brand. The new brand will encompass sports betting, online casino and poker offerings, marking the first time online poker has been offered in the Belarusian market, and has secured agreements with several gaming providers. Additionally, the NASDAQ …
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NetBet has become the latest international operator to enter the Greek market, having secured sports betting, casino and poker licences from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). The newly issued licences will be valid for a seven-year period, enabling NetBet to cover thousands of sports markets per month as well as launch its four thousand casino titles in the sector, including …
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Last month, Betsson AB disclosed its intentions to become a new player in Greece’s re-regulated online gambling regime, securing two Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) licences. Starting from ‘Ground Zero’, Betsson aims for growth within the high tax and brand saturated Greek marketplace. Speaking exclusively to SBC, Chief Commercial Officer, Ronni Hartvig, and Greece MD Thanos Marinos stated confidence that Betsson’s …
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Betsson AB has obtained online licences from Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), and has confirmed that it will move ahead with plans to launch its flagship Betsson brand in the country within the coming weeks. The Stockholm-listed operator confirmed that HGC had approved its upcoming brand to offer the full regulated market provisions for online sportsbook, casino and virtual sports. …
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The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has announced to all legal entities and interested parties that it has begun to accept submissions to register key personnel, suppliers and services for its licensing procedure. The HGC is allowed to expand its licensing process to cover further applicant information following the European Commission’s approval of amendments and controls submitted by the Greek Ministry …
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Further requirements published in Greece’s approved new gambling bill, will require affiliate marketing partners to register and pay a €1,000 licensing fee with the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). This October, following a year of deliberation, the Greek Parliament progressed final amendments of its new gambling bill, which will introduce a modern regulatory framework for online gambling services. Serving as lead …
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