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New Danish Gambling Committee to Drive RG Research

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4 weeks ago

May 12, 2023

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The Danish Gambling Committee (Dansk LudomaniKomité), a new initiative established to increase research into gambling addiction, has secured funding from a group of gambling operators.

Kindred Group, Danske Spil, Spilnu.dk, Mr Green and Betsson Group committed a total of DKK12m ($1.8m) to the committee, which will be based at the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University.

Jørgen Frøkiær, head of the department at the university, will chair the committee, while the University of Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark, Aarhus University Hospital and Aalborg University will also be represented on the board.

The committee will focus on four key areas: treatment of gambling addiction; prevention of harm among children and young people; preventing addition within online gambling; and general knowledge gathering.

It is expected that the first applications for new research projects will be accepted at the beginning of July.

“We are pleased that the gaming companies are contributing to being part of the solution, and we are now looking forward to helping a research area well on its way, which has had a difficult time for many years,” Frøkiær said.

Kindred’s general manager for Denmark and Italy, Kim Olesen, also backed the new initiative, saying it fits in with the group’s own goal of generating zero revenue from harmful gambling.

Olesen said: “We do not want to make money from players who have an unhealthy relationship with gambling. It is therefore important that we are able to help those who need help.

“With our contribution to the Danish Gambling Committee, we want to take our share of the responsibility and support the development of better and more effective forms of prevention and treatment of gambling addiction.”

Kate Jacquerot, legal director responsible for responsible gaming at Danske Spil, said: “We want to contribute to creating a safe and secure gambling market in Denmark and we are happy to support the Danish Gambling Committee, where new independent research can play a key role in creating knowledge about how we best prevent and take care of gamblers who show signs of addiction.”

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Honoré Gaming cuts the ribbon on new Senegal office

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23 mins ago

June 6, 2023

George Miller

Honoré Gaming cuts the ribbon on new Senegal office

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Tech and platform supplier continues to establish itself as the go-to provider in Africa with the opening of a brand new facility in Dakar

Honoré Gaming, the leading technology and platform provider to operators serving the fast-growing African market, has opened the doors to a brand new, state-of-the-art office facility in the capital of Senegal, Dakar.

The occasion was marked with a ceremony attended by Honoré Gaming employees as well as members of the senior management team from National Lottery operator, Lonase, with Lonase CEO Mr Lat Diop giving a speech. This was followed by a performance from famous Senegalese singer, Youssou N’Dour.

Honoré Gaming has established itself as the go-to technology partner for land-based and online sportsbook and casino operators in the African region, with a particular focus on French-speaking markets where its operators dominate in the likes of Congo Brazzaville, Chad and of course, Senegal.

The opening of its Dakar office comes at a time when Honoré Gaming continues to focus on French-speaking African markets while expanding into English-speaking African markets and assessing opportunities to deploy its retail and online technology in emerging jurisdictions such as LatAm.

Africa has been on operator radars for a number of years now, but in recent months several tier-one brands have made their move in the region. This has seen a spike in interest from tier-two operators and local betting brands looking to leverage the opportunity on the table.

Honoré Gaming is here to support these brands, and the power players, as they launch their sportsbooks and casinos in each jurisdiction. Its retail and online technologies and platforms allow operators to truly localise and personalise their proposition for each market.

This is crucial to success with player preferences different across the continent and operators having to meet different regulatory requirements in each country they target. Honoré’s solutions have been designed to allow them to do this with ease.

Christophe Casanova, COO at Honoré Gaming, said: “We are delighted to open an office in Senegal we continue to establish ourselves as the leading technology and platform provider in Africa. Senegal is a key market for us and our partners, so it’s great to have a presence in the country from where we can better support land-based and online operators.

“Africa has been a market of interest for a number of years now, but there is real momentum across the region with more and more brands wanting to get in on the action. Our platform and suite of solutions have been designed specifically for Africa, allowing operators to deploy sportsbook and casino experiences that not only meet but exceed player expectations.

“That we can no offer this from an office based in the heart of Senegal is a major milestone for Honoré Gaming and sets us up for continued success.”

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Feng’s Fortune soars into the market

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29 mins ago

June 6, 2023

George Miller

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GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent software developers for slot games, proudly presents its brand new Asian-inspired title, Feng’s Fortune.

The story of Feng’s Fortune follows a beautiful Priestess within the mystical world of Feng, a powerful phoenix, who presides over an exceptional treasure. Feng’s Fortune is an exquisitely crafted, Asian-inspired game that radiates with the aura of ancient Chinese mythology.

This title delivers an immersive entertainment experience on the reels that is complemented by spectacular gold and red graphics, seamless animations and a heart-lifting soundtrack. When the reel picture shows three, four or five Scatter symbols, 10 Free Games will launch.

Before Free Games begin, three symbols are displayed and players must spin to discover what symbols will star in the feature. One of these three symbols is guaranteed to be a high-value symbol, which increases the chances of players winning big.

GAMOMAT’s risk ladder and card gamble are potentially an option for players hoping to maximise the gaming experience. Feng’s Fortune is available to all Bragg operator partners via Bragg HUB and for social gaming via Whow.

Sabine Müller, Chief Design Officer at GAMOMAT Development GmbH said: “Feng’s Fortune is a visual triumph which encapsulates perfectly Asia’s aesthetics which we know players have a special affinity with. The game is enriched with spectacular sounds, graphics and animations that deliver a truly fantastic title that players will adore.”

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LeoVegas Group granted three licenses to offer gaming software in Sweden

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17 hours ago

June 5, 2023

Gaspar Incze

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LeoVegas Group has been granted three five-year licenses by the Swedish Gambling Authority—known as “B2B licenses”— to develop and offer gaming software in Sweden. These licenses, effective from 1 July 2023, have been granted to the Group’s game studio Blue Guru Games and two platforms. Licenses are a prerequisite for providing software to licensed operators and an important step to prevent unlicensed gaming companies, consequently strengthening channelisation in the Swedish gaming market.

Since its inception, LeoVegas Group has experienced rapid growth, evolving from an operator into an integral player within the igaming industry’s value chain via game and platform development. Effective from July 1, 2023, under the Swedish Gambling Act, companies involved in the manufacture, provision, installation, or modification of game software utilised in online gaming are required to possess a license.

LeoVegas Group has now been granted three five-year licenses—referred to as “B2B licenses”—by the Swedish Gambling Authority. These licenses have been conferred upon the Group’s game studio Blue Guru Games, as well as the Group’s two platforms (PAM).

Gustaf Hagman, CEO of LeoVegas Group, said “We welcome the introduction of B2B licenses, a decisive step towards mitigating the impact of key gaming software being simultaneously provided to licensed operators and unlicensed operators targeting Swedish players. With the new regulations in force, it is now critical that authorities focus on those suppliers deliberately undermining the Swedish licensing system by facilitating unlicensed gaming“.

The 2019 initiation of Swedish gaming licenses marked a significant reform to regulate and supervise gaming companies operating in Sweden. This reform fortified regulations pertaining to marketing and consumer protection, while also ensuring substantial gambling tax revenues. The success of the B2B licensing system heavily depends on the Swedish Gambling Authority’s capacity to restrict key gaming software intended for licensed Swedish companies from simultaneously being used by unlicensed operators seeking to attract Swedish players.

On 1 May, LeoVegas Group announced its intentions to acquire game developer Push Gaming, which is also licensed by the Swedish Gambling Authority and holds two B2B licenses. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2023.