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Largest Dutch poker affiliate complies with regulatory changes post introduction of new Dutch gambling law

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

AMSTERDAM, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of October 2021, PokerKamers.nl, a Dutch spoken website existing since 2006, launched its new website. The founders introduced a policy to comply with new regulations, after the new Dutch gambling law took effect on October 1st of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • PokerKamers.nl, one of the Netherlands' first and largest poker affiliate sites, introduced a new policy that fully complies with the regulatory changes that came in effect after the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/ KSA) introduced its set of rules for operators to offer legal poker in the Netherlands.
  • AMSTERDAM, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As of October 2021, PokerKamers.nl, a Dutch spoken website existing since 2006, launched its new website.
  • The founders introduced a policy to comply with new regulations, after the new Dutch gambling law took effect on October 1st of 2021.
  • And with PokerKamers.nl being a compliant poker affiliate, you can rest assured that you're not going to be misled into signing up with shady - or illegal poker sites.

BetMGM Named Casino Operator of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2022

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, has been named Casino Operator of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2022. The EGR North America Awards celebrate excellence in North American online gaming and are considered the industry's premier gaming awards.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, has been named Casino Operator of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2022.
  • The EGR North America Awards celebrate excellence in North American online gaming and are considered the industry's premier gaming awards.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by our peers as the Casino Operator of the Year," said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM.
  • Based on EGR's award criteria, Casino Operator of the Year is the online casino operator that has dominated the sector through their global reach and quality of their product.

Innovative Software Making Investigations Hugely More Efficient Across the Private and Public Sector: Synalogik Wins Queen’s Award for Innovation 2022

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

SYNALOGiK , a leading provider of data aggregation, automation and risk identification software solutions for compliance and fraud investigations, has been awarded a Queens Award for Innovation the highest official UK award for British companies.

Key Points: 
  • SYNALOGiK , a leading provider of data aggregation, automation and risk identification software solutions for compliance and fraud investigations, has been awarded a Queens Award for Innovation the highest official UK award for British companies.
  • The innovation award was given due to their data aggregation platform, Scout and its contribution to fighting financial crime and helping organisations with regulatory compliance across both the public and private sector.
  • Gareth Mussell, CEO at Synalogik, said: As former end users, we recognise the problems facing organisations today.
  • As data becomes more readily available organisations need to harness the opportunity it provides to make intelligent decisions.

Light & Wonder Extends Long-term Partnership With Entain

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Scientific Games Corporation , doing business as Light & Wonder , (NASDAQ: SGMS) (Light & Wonder, L&W or the Company) has extended its existing agreement with global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group Entain through to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Scientific Games Corporation , doing business as Light & Wonder , (NASDAQ: SGMS) (Light & Wonder, L&W or the Company) has extended its existing agreement with global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group Entain through to 2030.
  • Light & Wonder will continue to supply over 10,000 terminals to Entains licensed betting offices (LBO) through their Coral and Ladbrokes retail shops.
  • Light & Wonder enhances that with the industrys best gaming machines backed up by a great range of leading games, service infrastructure and support, said Andy Hicks, Retail MD UK & Ireland at Entain.
  • We are delighted that Entain has chosen to continue our partnership through to 2030, said Simon Johnson, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA at Light & Wonder.

Ontario's Legal Online Gambling Market Kicks Off With a Bang

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's official, Ontario's online sports betting went live on April 4 and bets are already rolling in. On Monday, 16 gambling operators were operational in the province, while others have registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, but have yet to secure an agreement with iGaming Ontario. Online sportsbook PointsBet saw its first big wager just 50 seconds into the launch and with a population of approximately 15 million, Ontario is expected to generate about $800 million in gross revenue this year. Monday's launch means Ontarians can now wager on casino games, sporting events and other gaming activities, creating an exciting opportunity for online gambling companies like Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ:BRAG) (TSX:BRAG), Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI), Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), and Gan Limited (NASDAQ:GAN).

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership represents Bragg's third agreement to provide its PAM platform to an iGaming operator for the Dutch market and its fifth agreement to provide online gaming content to this market.
  • The company's debut in the Portuguese iGaming market marks its seventh regulated launch in a European country since April 2021.
  • The Ontario online gaming market offers a significant opportunity for Bragg Gaming's cutting-edge content and platform technology.
  • The combined market for iCasinos and online sports betting in Canada is estimated to be over US$2 billion in 2022 according to H2 Gambling Capital.

Ontario's Legal Online Gambling Market Kicks Off With a Bang

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's official, Ontario's online sports betting went live on April 4 and bets are already rolling in. On Monday, 16 gambling operators were operational in the province, while others have registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, but have yet to secure an agreement with iGaming Ontario. Online sportsbook PointsBet saw its first big wager just 50 seconds into the launch and with a population of approximately 15 million, Ontario is expected to generate about $800 million in gross revenue this year. Monday's launch means Ontarians can now wager on casino games, sporting events and other gaming activities, creating an exciting opportunity for online gambling companies like Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ:BRAG) (TSX:BRAG), Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI), Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), and Gan Limited (NASDAQ:GAN).

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership represents Bragg's third agreement to provide its PAM platform to an iGaming operator for the Dutch market and its fifth agreement to provide online gaming content to this market.
  • The company's debut in the Portuguese iGaming market marks its seventh regulated launch in a European country since April 2021.
  • The Ontario online gaming market offers a significant opportunity for Bragg Gaming's cutting-edge content and platform technology.
  • The combined market for iCasinos and online sports betting in Canada is estimated to be over US$2 billion in 2022 according to H2 Gambling Capital.

SANDEEP TIKU TO JOIN DAZN GROUP AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

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Monday, April 11, 2022

LONDON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company, today announces that Sandeep Tiku will be joining the company as Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • -Underscoring its commitment to world-class technology, DAZN has recruited Sandeep Tiku to drive innovation and lead the next phase of platform development
    LONDON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company, today announces that Sandeep Tiku will be joining the company as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Having spent over 20 years designing and developing transformational technology and complex platforms for B2C digital products, Sandeep is recognised as a global technology leader and respected innovator.
  • Sandeep's impeccable track record in building complex technology, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit and customer-centric approach, will be invaluable to DAZN.
  • Sandeep Tiku said, "To join a company like DAZN that has boundless ambitions and puts the customer at the heart of everything it does, is fantastic.

SANDEEP TIKU TO JOIN DAZN GROUP AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

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Monday, April 11, 2022

LONDON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company, today announces that Sandeep Tiku will be joining the company as Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • -Underscoring its commitment to world-class technology, DAZN has recruited Sandeep Tiku to drive innovation and lead the next phase of platform development
    LONDON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company, today announces that Sandeep Tiku will be joining the company as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Having spent over 20 years designing and developing transformational technology and complex platforms for B2C digital products, Sandeep is recognised as a global technology leader and respected innovator.
  • Sandeep's impeccable track record in building complex technology, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit and customer-centric approach, will be invaluable to DAZN.
  • Sandeep Tiku said, "To join a company like DAZN that has boundless ambitions and puts the customer at the heart of everything it does, is fantastic.

BETMGM LAUNCHES ONLINE SPORTS BETTING AND IGAMING IN ONTARIO

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Monday, April 4, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the launch of its online sports betting and iGaming platforms in Ontario, Canada. Ontario is BetMGM's first international market and the 23rd overall in which a BetMGM product is available. 

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the launch of its online sports betting and iGamingplatforms in Ontario, Canada.
  • "Today marks a significant milestone for BetMGM and a momentous occasion for sports fans and online players in Ontario," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.
  • BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry.
  • Utilizing Entain's US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker.

Sports Betting Giant, Entain, Deploys Syntropy to Improve Global Network Performance

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

The Syntropy Relay Network runs on top of the public internet and is fully programmable.

Key Points: 
  • The Syntropy Relay Network runs on top of the public internet and is fully programmable.
  • This global digital fabric creates a network of networks composed of the best-connected ISPs, clouds, data centers, and devices, ensuring the best possible performance and security.
  • Entain's success with Syntropy Relay Network shows how the technology can easily be deployed by an enterprise network and managed through Syntropy Stack .
  • Leveraging the encryption layer of Syntropy Stack, Syntropy Relay Network introduces a crucial layer of programmability with enhanced encryption-based security that is critical for enterprise adoption.