Entain plc hires Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its new CEO, while issuing Q4 update showing online surge more than offsetting retail decline.
Netherlands online gambling market faces delay of ‘a few months’
The Netherlands’ regulated online gambling market probably won't make its latest launch target, and a Dutch court has ruled that the country’s licensing procedures need to comply with European Union trade rules.
Kenya MPs vote to eliminate controversial 20% sports betting turnover tax
Kenyan legislators vote to eliminate the controversial 20% tax on sports betting turnover, although unclear if President Kenyatta will approve it.
Finland’s view of gambling trends negative as media narrative takes toll
Finland's view of gambling is trending negative following a steady drumbeat of negative media headlines involving state-run Veikkaus monopoly.
German state seeks prosecution of Bwin, Tipico, Bet3000 online casinos
German state of Hamburg files criminal complaints against Bwin, Tipico and Bet3000 for offering online casino products to local residents.
Chile to let casinos launch online gambling to offset COVID-19 losses
Chile's government proposes allowing casinos to launch online gambling sites to offset losses caused by their ongoing COVID-19 closure.
Vietnam to expand legal football wagering, payment options
Vietnam tries to jump-start its stalled trial of legal sports betting by expanding list of eligible football competitions, payment options.
Italy’s land-based gamblers only ‘minimally’ moved online during lockdown
New Italian market survey finds land-based gamblers “have only minimally switched to online gambling” during lengthy pandemic lockdown.
China lottery sales yet to reclaim former glories
China's lottery sales continue to rise following pandemic reopening but have a long ways to go before reclaiming former glories.