There has been some upheaval at Microgaming recently. In particular, the sale of Quickfire has caused quite a stir in the industry. New boss and CEO Stephen Fisk said in a recent interview that the company now wants to focus on the platform business. This is where the roots of the company lie - and this is how the brand became big in the first place, he points out.
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Lotto always writes strange, funny and even tragic stories. This one is definitely not in the latter category: A woman from Baden-Württemberg hit the Eurojackpot last week. On Friday the 13th, of all days, the lucky woman was able to enjoy one of the biggest German lottery wins ever. Read the full story here.
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Halloween will be celebrated again this year on the night of 31 October to 1 November 2023. Many online casinos offer dark and spooky slot machines to match the Halloween festivities. These are often equipped with rewarding bonus features and other highlights. Just in time for the festival of pumpkins, we have taken a closer look at some promising Halloween slots.
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After losing more than $7,500 at PlayCherry Casino over the course of about a year, a player has demanded his losses be returned in full - with success. The Traunstein District Court ruled on 6 September that the gambling company must pay back the casino losses in full. But what were the reasons for the ruling and why is this case about US dollars and not euros?
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Illegal gambling continues to come to light, especially in Hamburg. For the authorities, such operations have become a habit, as the Hamburger Abendblatt recently reported. Recently, however, there was even a major raid in connection with such operations.
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DAZN is best known as a streaming service for exclusive sporting events. Recently, the British group expanded its business to include sports betting. The DAZN BET platform is now open to German customers.
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is calling on Norway to end its online gambling monopoly. The main argument behind this demand is based on a problem that is only too well known in Germany: the black market is booming due to such a complete state right. In order to curb this development, a licensing system should be introduced - if the ECBA has its way. But there are other interests at play here.
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Zurich police recently arrested the alleged head of a mafia-like organisation that ran illegal gambling operations in Switzerland. The boss is said to have earned several million Swiss francs a month from various sports betting and casino sites. According to press reports, his contacts went as far as the North Cypriot government.
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Online casinos are more popular than ever: Since the legalisation and official licensing of digital gaming halls in Germany, the online gaming market has taken off. Many bricks-and-mortar casino operators want a piece of the action. However, the hurdle for entering the online slot business is very high - at least financially. The spielglück.de project aims to help these operators set up their own websites. What does that mean?
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Wolff-Christoph Fuss is a well-known sports journalist, especially for Bundesliga fans with a Sky subscription. He regularly comments on Bundesliga matches for the pay-TV channel and will now be sharing his expertise with the betway community: That's according to a recent press release from the bookmaker. What exactly does this mean?
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It was a real hammer blow when Malta announced in the summer of this year that it would legislate against foreign claims for losses against the domestic gambling industry. It took some time for the German authorities and politicians to react. Most recently, there have been indications of a complaint to the EU Commission. Recently, the Joint Gaming Authority of the German states issued a new statement. What does this mean for Maltese casinos or sports betting portals and players in Germany?
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The location of betting shops and casinos is a regular source of legal disputes and political debate. Recently, the strict regulations on the location of gambling in public places have been confirmed once again. The Constitutional Court of Baden-Württemberg ruled that the so-called "separation requirement" was legal.
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The Curacao Gaming Authority introduced a new application process for online casinos a few days ago. Since the 1st of September, companies have been able to apply for a "Curacao Licence" on the authority's website in order to be able to offer online gambling once the licence has been granted. But what are the requirements for licensees and how does the new licensing system affect German players?
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HAPPYBET is primarily a sports betting provider, serving its customers both via an online platform and in local betting shops. The company had already decided some time ago to enter the slots market. The licence to do so was granted by the Joint Gaming Authority of the Länder in the summer of 2023. The first slots can now be found on the revamped website. How is the portfolio presented?
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The operator of the popular Platin Casino has received a letter from the Joint Gaming Authority of the Länder (GGL). Specifically, Malta-based Red Rhino Limited has been ordered to pay a fine of €50,000. The GGL accuses the company of continuing to offer unauthorised online gambling in Germany. But how are those responsible at Red Rhino Limited reacting to the official action?
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