Gambling operator Caravel Entertainment has secured licences to offer online sports betting and games of chances in the Portuguese market. Caravel now plans to launch real-money igaming under the Moosh brand.

The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is looking to gather stakeholder feedback on potential restrictions on the use of credit cards to fund online gambling, and how banks can help better protect players. Interested parties will have until 4 March, 2020 to share their views on controls such as an outright ban, and how and when this could be implemented.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has entered into a data sharing partnership with the Malta Football Association, the sport’s governing body in the country.

Ireland’s parliament has passed an amended version of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 after protests against the maximum amount of money bingo operators could pay out in the initial version of the bill.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the US organisation for people affected by problem gambling and addiction, as announced a new advisory board, featuring a number of executives and senior personnel from across the industry.

International Game Technology (IGT) has launched sports betting for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in Akwesane, New York, the third venue to roll out its PlaySports technology in the state. 

Affiliate marketing giant Better Collective has announced a directed new share issue of 4m shares, raising SEK312m (£25.1m/€29.5m/$32.7m) for M&A.

Online gaming operator GoodGaming is to launch a new online casino brand powered by CasinoCoin, in an effort to capitalise on the emerging trend of cryptocurrency gaming.

Taking place in Skopje in the Republic of North Macedonia, the tournament brings together football teams from regions, nations, de-facto nations, minority peoples and sports isolated territories not represented by FIFA. Sportsbet.io also sponsored the CONIFA European Football Cup 2019, which was hosted in the Republic of Artsakh in June of this year. “Sportsbet.io is proud to continue our sponsorship of CONIFA with next year’s World Football Cup, which embodies everything about our fun, fast and fair approach to the beautiful game,” Sportsbet.io’s head of marketing Justin Le Broque said. “Sportsbet.io and CONIFA share a passion for defying the odds, and that’s why we can’t wait to welcome the world to Skopje for next year’s tournament.” CONIFA general secretary Sascha Duerkop added: “We are delighted to announce that Skopje will be the location of the next CONIFA Sportsbet.io World Football Cup. It’s a fantastic city with great facilities and we look forward to heading there next summer to watch some fantastic football.”

Hornsletten will focus on driving the supplier’s commercial strategy and bringing in new large operators, as well as overseeing the sales, marketing and account management teams. Hornsletten was CEO of the casino arm from February 2008 to July 2011. He was executive chairman from January 2011 to April 2017, before taking on the role of executive director. Prior to starting at EveryMatrix, Hornsletten also co-founded BetOnBet, serving as its managing director between January 2011 and February 2008. “This is a very exciting time to be joining the commercial teams, and I look forward to working together with my colleagues to ensure that the company’s commercial strategy, products and service level are robust in today’s business environment,” Hornsletten said. “Our goal is to continue to increase market opportunities for partners and clients by focusing on providing our specialised technology and modular solutions alongside excellent service.” EveryMatrix’s chief executive Ebbe Groes, who co-founded the business with Hornsletten, added: “I’ve known Stian for a long time now and I am thrilled that he accepted to take over EveryMatrix’s commercial growth across all business units, from sports betting, payments to affiliate and, of course, casino. “Thanks to Stian’s technical skills, passion for this business and comprehensive expertise, I believe we can reach the commercial objectives we have set and prove once more that EveryMatrix is a leading B2B company within the iGaming industry.”

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but it was confirmed the casino will benefit from branding on signage inside the team’s Lincoln Financial Field. This will include Harrah’s Philadelphia becoming the presenting sponsor of the Eagles’ ‘Drive Summary’ videoboard feature and also the team’s ‘Scratch and Win’ game on its mobile app. Eagles legends will also make appearances at Harrah’s Philadelphia, while the casino will work with the team on email and direct mail marketing. In addition, casino guests will enjoy commemorative Eagles Caesars Rewards cards, co-branded apparel and gifts, as well as Eagles-branded table games. “Harrah’s Philadelphia prides itself on partnering with organizations that share our same core values and the Philadelphia Eagles are the gold standard in terms of customer service, community engagement, and on-the-field product,” Harrah’s Philadelphia senior vice president and general manager, Chris Albrecht, said. “We each have passionate and loyal fan bases and we look forward to connecting with them in new and innovative ways and providing them with exciting experiences through this partnership.” Catherine Carlson, senior vice president, revenue and strategy for the Eagles, added: “World-class entertainment and a strong commitment to the customer experience are synonymous when you think of Harrah’s Philadelphia. This new partnership will enable us to work creatively with Harrah’s through innovative ways to further engage with Eagles fans. “We look forward to offering special Eagles experiences and co-branded touchpoints with Harrah’s Philadelphia year-round.” Caesars in January also signed up as the first official casino sponsor of the NFL.

Come Fly With Us will run across all SkillOnNet brands including PlayOJO, AHTI Games, DruckGluck, LuckyNiki, and new white label casino properties such as PlayKasino, Miami Jackpots and ICE36. The top prize is a lifetime holiday in the sun once every week for five weeks until 5 January. The luxury business class all-inclusive trips for two feature 10 days in the locations of Jamaica, Thailand, Dominica, Costa Rica, Bali and the Seychelles. Other prizes include big screen TV sets, drones, new phones and free spins. Each week, the slots customers need to play to take part will change. Customers must play at least 100 spins to get a free entry ticket to the leaderboard casino tournament competition. Slot games set to be featured in the competitions include games from the likes of Netent, Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, Thunderkick and PlaynGo. Michael Golembo sales and marketing director at SkillOnNet, said: “Our casino network is renowned for offering players fun and exciting promotions with incredible prizes, from Mini Cooper cars to TVs and once in a life-time holidays to exotic locations around the world. “Come Fly with Us’’ is our latest offering and arguably our most impressive prize pot to date with trips to Jamaica and Thailand on offer as well as a huge range of other prizes from tech to free spins and more.”