Gambling Legislation Amendments in Ireland Finally Start After Years of Waiting

Gambling Legislation Amendments in Ireland Finally Start After Years of Waiting

Amendments to the Gaming and Lotteries Act have already been passed by the Irish Government as part of the country’s interim measure preceding a more serious overhaul of gambling legislation that is expected to commence later in 2021. The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 was officially brought into force on December 1st, 2020. As revealed by Casino Guardian, the piece of legislation introduces a more consistent licensing application process and includes better protection for underage individuals, as it sets the legal age of 18 as the minimum age for…

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Playtech Praises bet365 for Successful US Debut, Projects Full-Year Results Exceeding Expectations

Playtech Praises bet365 for Successful US Debut, Projects Full-Year Results Exceeding Expectations

The gambling software giant Playtech has been boosted by the successful debut of bet365 in the flourishing US sports betting market. The Isle of Man-based gambling software developer said that it expected to surpass analysts’ expectations for its full-year results. Currently, the US is seeing a rapid increase in gambling popularity thanks to the repeal of the long-time ban on sports betting in the country. As revealed by Playtech, the launch of bet365 and Entain, formerly known as GVC Holdings, in the state of New Jersey meant that its earnings…

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