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Gambling Commission considering capping online maximum stakes

by Markethink|16 February 202008 May 2020|Uncategorized

The Gambling Commission is considering limiting the maximum stake allowed on online casino games to £2 ($2.61), the CEO Neil McArthur has revealed. A decision on whether to introduce a limit is expected before August, which was mentioned by McArthur...

Exclusive: Racing Post team on Spotlight Sports Group rebrand

by Markethink|15 February 202016 February 2020|Uncategorized

After the announcement of its rebrand to Spotlight Sports Group, Gambling Insider stopped by the Racing Post office to speak with Louise Agran, Racing Post CMO, and Mark Renshaw, Racing Post COO. It’s a significant change in direction to rebrand under a...

Q4 Sweden analysis: Live casino, M & A and other talking points

by Markethink|13 February 202018 February 2020|Uncategorized

Wednesday was jokingly dubbed "national Sweden day" in the Gambling Insider office, as Kambi, Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Betsson and Kindred Group all posted their Q4 and FY trading updates within 24 hours of each other. While each company, Swedish-based but all possessing...

Analysis: Lessons the SGA should take from 2019

by Markethink|13 February 202018 February 2020|Uncategorized

More than one year on from Swedish re-regulation and it would be an understatement to say the market has experienced a few growing pains. Issues in Sweden were a main feature in quarterly results for a number of companies throughout...

ICE London 2020: Talking points

by Markethink|06 February 202018 February 2020|Uncategorized

As I begin writing this article back at Gambling Insider HQ, the on-site staff at Excel London will be packing things up as another ICE London comes to a close. Whether you're now free to roam London, or getting ready for a...

Penn National buys $163m stake in Barstool Sports

by Markethink|29 January 202018 February 2020|Uncategorized

The Pennsylvania-based casino and racetrack operator will initially invest $135m in cash and $28m in shares; after three years, it will pay $62m to increase its share to 50% Under the terms of the deal, Penn National will be Barstool...

Marathonbet signs Real Madrid partnership

by Markethink|21 December 201902 June 2022|Uncategorized

Marathonbet has secured a new partnership with Spanish football club Real Madrid. The agreement will make Marathonbet the first official Russian partner of the La Liga team. The operator will receive exposure on virtual LED boards in Russian broadcasts of...

Regulators should replicate Gambling Commission and Spelinspektionen’s partnership

by Markethink|15 December 201916 February 2020|Uncategorized

The Gambling Commission and Spelinspektionen shook hands over a partnership that will increase cooperation between the two regulators. They are both responsible for overseeing two of gaming’s largest markets and through this partnership, can build and share knowledge. This is...

Analysis: William Hill warning highlights affiliate risk in new markets

by Markethink|14 December 201916 February 2020|Uncategorized

Earlier today, William Hill sent out a message to its affiliate partners, warning them against promoting unlicensed US operators alongside its own marketing materials. In its message, the operator told affiliates to remove all William Hill promotions from any website...