Punters will soon be able to download their favorite mobile gambling apps on their Android phones after Google Play alerted gambling operators about the change in their gambling policy. 

A report by Degree53 said that Google has informed gaming firms that it will accept applications for the distribution of gambling apps within the Google Play store in the UK, France, and Republic of Ireland starting August 2017.

For punters who do not live in the UK, France, and Ireland, don’t fret. Google said that the policy change will also be implemented to new regions and counties “at a later date.”

The report said that gaming developers will be required to submit documentation supporting their licenses to operate in the jurisdictions where they wish to make their Android apps available.

In 2015, Google slightly loosened its strict anti-gambling policy when it allowed a “closed, limited pilot” program permitting real-money daily fantasy sports betting apps in the US Google Play store.

Google’s softening stance against gambling is a win-win solution to operators who can attract new customers by making their games available on Google Play; and for players who will now have easy access on their favorite mobile gambling apps. 

In this interview with Becky Liggero, Mor Weizer of Playtech talks about the future of the company in light of Sagi sell-off.

The Macau government is set to “analyze various options” on the refreshment of gaming rights for concession license holders in the special administrative region. 

Sydney-based entrepreneur Daniel Simic seeks to raise AUD10 million ($7.62 million) as capital for his company PlayUp which will bring advertisement-paid version of daily fantasy sports in Australia.

National Party deputy Jorge Gandini slammed the appearance of the Sportingbet logo at the shirt fronts of Club Nacional de Football during a recent match, saying that it is a violation of the country’s gambling law.

Mobile game developers who infused competition to their games have experienced eight times more average revenue per daily active user than the industry standard.

To profit on major sporting events, operators can adopt a pay-per-click campaign or use white hat SEO techniques on their websites.

BtoBet will be holding a roadshow for local operators at the Sports Betting West Africa Summit at Lagos, Nigeria from July 17 to 19. 

Congratulations to Chris Nordling on his appointment as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of private equity firm Vision Venture Partners (VVP)! Prior to his appointment as the new COO for VVP, he served as CFO for Mirage Resorts and Bellagio and President of Corporate Entities for MGM Resorts.