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Kindred exits Nasdaq, Q3 revenue growth

Kindred Group, recently acquired by France’s FDJ (La Française des Jeux), published its Q3 2024 results, revealing strong financial growth.

Betfred player wins £4.3 Million jackpot from £2 spin

A Betfred customer from North London has struck gold, winning a life-changing £4.3 million from a mere £2 spin on the ‘Deal or No Deal: Bankers Boost’ slot game. Incredibly, this was her first time playing an online slot, having usually placed bets on horse racing.

Nearly 3,000 underage gamblers blocked in 2023, Isle of Man GSC survey shows 

The latest Responsible Gambling (RG) survey from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) revealed notable progress by operators in blocking underage gambling attempts.

Interwetten launches OKTO.CASH in Germany

Interwetten Group has officially rolled out OKTO.CASH, a new cash-to-digital payment solution, for its users in Germany. This marks a significant milestone for OKTO, as it expands its reach in the German market, reinforcing its leadership in cash-to-digital solutions across Europe.

KSA takes action against Winbet for unlicensed gambling

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) recently issued a penalty payment order against Winbet NV, an online gambling operator accused of offering unlicensed games of chance in the Netherlands.

Sweden’s gambling regulator under scrutiny for insufficient oversight 

NAO report criticizes Sweden's gambling regulator for insufficient oversight of licensed and unlicensed gambling operations. Regulator accused of lacking risk-based supervision and failing to follow up on inspections.

Swedish state-owned Svenska Spel net revenue down 9% in Q3 2024

Swedish state-owned operator Svenska Spel has reported a notable decline in revenue and net profit for the third quarter of 2024.

Exploring the future of iGaming with Yannick Svendsen, Co-Founder & CFO of Sisu Group

The iGaming landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advances in technology and changing user expectations. Among these changes, cloud-based platforms stand out as a game-changer, enabling operators to deliver seamless, scalable, and agile services. SiGMA News recently had the opportunity to speak with Yannick A. Svendsen, Co-Founder & CFO of Sisu Group, Estonian based forward-thinking iGaming platform, to discuss the company’s approach to reshaping the online gaming landscape.

The Pools hires ex-Nike executive Sharon Wright as MD

The Pools has appointed growth strategy expert Sharon Wright as its new marketing director. She will be spearheading

Six Premier League clubs found in breach of new gambling rules

Recent investigations have revealed that six Premier League clubs are violating newly implemented rules regarding gambling sponsorship. The breach relates to these clubs failing to provide adult replica shirts without gambling sponsor logos, as required by the regulations.