Industry News

Online Gambling Continues To Drive GDP Growth In Malta

Operators can look forward to a simplified licensing framework as the industry continues to lead growth for the sixth year running

The Malta Chamber of Commerce website carried interesting official facts and figures this week, along with the news that for the sixth year running the online gambling industry on the Mediterranean island continued to lead GDP growth, which reached 5 percent in 2016, and government aiming for 6.5 percent in 2017.

Microgaming’s New Offices A Cool Place To Work

New Isle of Man purpose-built headquarters has many employee facilities

Online gambling software and games developer Microgaming's new 5 storey headquarters building on the Isle of Man recently opened (see previous InfoPowa report) and houses over a hundred of the company's employees, with facilities that make the premises a cool place in which to work.

Denmark AML Compliance Under Par Says FATF

Independent body finds room for improvement

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an independent inter-governmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against...

Australian Gambling Industry News — Weekly Round-up for August 11, 2017

Aussie Players Fight To Keep Online Poker (Update)

Australian Online Poker Alliance delegation pleads poker's case before parliamentary enquiry

The Participation of Australians in Online Poker parliamentary inquiry this week saw a delegation representing the Australian Online Poker Alliance give evidence before the Senate panel tasked with the investigation.

Grosvenor’s Goliath Breaks Records Again

Massive 6,385 entries - 4022 unique players

Grosvenor Casinos Goliath Main Event once again broke the record as the largest live poker tournament outside of Las Vegas.

888Poker Acts Against Players Using Artificial Intelligence Aids

Growing number of players receive notifications terminating their accounts

The publication Professional Rakeback reported over the weekend that a growing number of players have reported receiving...

Financial News — Weekly Round-up for August 11, 2017

All the latest gambling industry financial news with updates from Amaya, Paysafe, Gaming Innovation Group (GIG), Paddy Power Betfair, Inspired, William Hill and Tabcorp.

New Releases From NextGen Gaming, NetEnt And Sigma Gaming

Golden Mane, Wolf Cub and Hi Lo Roller

Three new slot releases - Golden Mane, Wolf Cub and Hi Lo Roller, are scheduled for launch by NextGen Gaming, NetEnt and Sigma Gaming.

Financial News — Weekly Round-up for August 04, 2017

Sunbets, Amaya, bet-at-home, Macau, bet365, International Game Technology and more in this week's financial news round-up!

New Problem Gambling Survey In Australia

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia study results appear to be in line with international norms.

Contradicting the reputation of Australians as avid gamblers, a new study by the local Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia has shown that the incidence of potential problem gambling is more or less in line with international experience at 1.5 percent for men and 0.8 percent for women.

New Zealand Moves To Impose P.O.C. Tax Law On Online Gambling Operators

New Racing minister introduces amendment to racing bill

New Zealand's new Racing minister David Bennet has wasted no time in bringing to reality a 2015 project designed to introduce a point-of-consumption tax on online gambling operators accessing Kiwi punters.

Pagcor Online Licensing Hits Cagayan Hard

Reports that almost fifty percent of First Cagayan licensees have departed

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's relatively new POGO licensing (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) system is hammering...

September Date For PokerStars Next W.C.O.O.P. Online Poker Series

Player feedback still being considered, but dates set

PokerStars has revealed a few basic details on its plans for the next World Championship of Online Poker tournament series, announcing that the tournament will take place between September 3 and 25 and include a $5,200 buy-in three-day Main Event.

TopBetta Holdings Secure UKGC Licensing

Authorised for retail business and Global Tote B2B platform

Australian sports betting and horserace wagering operator TopBetta Holdings has been granted licensing by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).

Malta and the MGA in the News — Weekly Round-up for August 04, 2017

Maltese Prime Minister Attends New Stars Group Office Opening

Spinola Bay offices accommodate Stars employees from over 30 countries