This year’s edition of the popular event 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference will be held in Madrid on 6 May 2024. The flagship happening is expected to attract a broad pool of industry stakeholders and gaming enthusiasts to present the latest trends and developments in the lucrative Spanish market.

Stream of Flagship Events

Even more, this year’s conference is scheduled to take place just before the beginning of the leading land-based gaming event in Spain, FIJMA24, set to kick off on 7 May in Madrid. Indeed, it seems that the stream of flagship events in two consecutive days will make the Spanish capital a preferred gaming destination for worldwide visitors counting days to the beginning of the show.

Free Introductory Webinar

As an introduction to the topics to be discussed in the 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference, a free webinar “Regulatory & market update” will be held on Wednesday, April 3 at 15:00 CET to bring the latest news from the Spanish market. Also, the conference agenda has been released to announce a wide range of topics to be covered by prominent speakers and attendees from the industry. Therefore the agenda will include regulatory updates and compliance guidelines, deposit limits and other issues faced by the industry, as well as an overview of Spanish iGaming market performance in terms of handle and revenues, responsible gaming considerations, and more.

Technical Sessions

The Conference will also feature technical sessions for licensed Spanish operators to address topics such as online and land-based gaming deposits, compliance training and management, best operating practices, and more. These workshops are available for all registered visitors, with the registration procedure for the 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference now open.

Gaming in Spain Webinar

As indicated, the webinar ‘’Regulatory & market update’’ is scheduled for April 3 to present the Conference agenda to the broad audience and help gaming stakeholders to reflect some suggestions to their operating practice. The webinar will discuss regulatory framework in the country and the cross-operator deposit limits imposing restriction to market participants.

Handling Market Challenges

The conference scheduled for 6 May 2024 will further discuss these topics and the overall Spanish iGaming market, as well as suggest ways to handle market challenges. Both the Gaming in Spain webinar and Conference will provide an update on regulatory measures from the industry’s perspective, as well as to address compliance challenges faced by the Spanish iGaming stakeholders.

Although the licensed Spanish operators have reported a continued profitability of operations, reflected in the DGOJ-released revenue figures, the Gaming in Spain webinar and conference represent an opportunity for Spanish operators to get an in-depth insight into the current market condition.

Source: “2024 Gaming in Spain Conference”. European Gaming. March 22, 2024.

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At least a few Las Vegas casino resorts have a bed bug problem, the local TV station KLAS-TV reported. Based on information from the Southern Nevada Health District, the report says that bed bugs had been found in two more Las Vegas Strip hotels.

The two properties in question, the report revealed, are none other than The Venetian and Park MGM.

A guest of the former property first reported seeing bed bugs on July 29. They were immediately moved to another room, with The Venetian launching an inspection shortly after. Unfortunately, the resort soon confirmed there were indeed bed bugs in the room.

Following that, a Park MGM guest complained about the bugs on August 14, prompting an inspection that identified the bugs’ presence.

News outlets tried to discuss the matter with representatives from the two properties but the hotels did not respond to the requests. In any case, the bed bug cases come at a really inconvenient time for the properties considering the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and upcoming Super Bowl.

Casino.org Advised Visitors to Be Wary

Casino.org, a gambling-focused news outlet, elaborated on this report, saying that KLAS-TV’s report brings the total number of resorts with recent bed bug problems to nine. Over the past two years, bed bugs have been identified at seven other casino resorts, including Circus Circus, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, The Palazzo, Tropicana, MGM Grand, and Sahara.

Previously, Casino.org managed to contact representatives of Tropicana and Sahara who told the news outlet that such cases are very rare and unlikely. Still, the two properties promised that they would always respond immediately to such reports. The former hotel even reassured Casino.org that it would hire a third-party service that would evaluate the situation and recommend a plan for action.

Back then, MGM Resorts also spoke with journalists, promising that appropriate action would be taken when the need arises.

In any case, Casino.org recommended vigilance, advising hotel guests to thoroughly check their rooms for bed bugs when visiting a hotel. As the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Super Bowl approach, Las Vegas visitors should remain on watch for bugs and file a report to the Southern Nevada Health District if they spot any.

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Last month, the 2018-launched innovative sportsbook supplier that offers state-of-the-art solutions, BETBY, reiterated its plans to expand globally via a newly opened office in Barcelona. 

Now, we learn that BETBY has celebrated its fifth anniversary “by giving back” to its staff members as well as the wider community-based in Riga, Latvia, where the operator is known for having a strong presence. 

“Fitting Way” to Mark the Big Event

According to the company’s chief executive officer, Leonid Pertsovskiy, BETBY has found a “fitting way to mark this occasion” by further advancing its corporate social responsibility with the help of a charity fundraiser directed toward Common Ground. 

Common Ground is a community center in the Latvian capital city that was created a few months ago, in April, with help from Riga’s City Council. Its main goal is to serve as an assistance center for Ukrainian refugees, alongside Russian and Belorussian opposition members, in need of relocating solutions because of the ongoing war.

At the end of May 2023, BETBY announced its plans to launch a fresh Corporate Social Responsibility Project aimed at improving its sustainability ethos, with the Common Ground community center at the core of its plans. 

Pertsovskiy also took the opportunity to express the company’s pride for being able to put people first while emphasizing the importance of having a “talented and dedicated staff” by its side that has helped the business go “from strength to strength” and reach its currently advantageous, high-ranking position. 

Online Talks, Charity Auction, and Trophy for Staff Members 

The sportsbook supplier also organized a charity auction for members of the organization, with prizes ranging from a speedboat trip with chief commercial officer Chris Nikolopoulos as well as a wine-tasting experience with chief operating officer Eva Berkova.

BETBY also celebrated its five-year anniversary by organizing a number of online meetings and talks with staff representatives and executive team members. The list of speakers also included CEO Pertsovskiy, who answered a series of questions regarding the future direction of the company.

Staff members who have been in the company throughout the entire five-year journey were rewarded with a trophy as a means of thanking them for their support and services as well as to reinforce BETBY’s goal of always putting people first.

In August, NuxGame and BETBY announced an important partnership that would allow the former to offer the sportsbook supplier’s leading proprietary sportsbook solutions to its customers.  

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The study sheds light on the gambling activity that unfolds during such high-profile events and their aftermath. Its findings will help the British regulator make better-informed decisions and remain in touch with the ever-changing global gaming landscape. Analyzing these interactions will help the commission enhance its regulatory measures and promote responsible gambling practices.

Impressive Participation Yielded Reliable Results

The UKGC commissioned fieldwork and data collection company Yonder Data Solutions to examine the gambling activity during and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Yonder’s approach involved contacting individuals who engaged in betting during the tournament. Respondents answered questions about their gambling behaviors and attitudes over the preceding four weeks.

The study yielded valuable insights by re-contacting the same people in March to uncover any changes in their gambling behavior. 811 individuals participated in both surveys, forming a solid foundation for the research’s conclusions. Such data will be invaluable in the UKGC’s efforts to promote safe gambling during similar high-profile events.

The World Cup Had a Significant Impact on Bettors

According to the UK regulator, the data revealed several notable trends. Compared to the 12 months used for previous surveys, respondents reflected on the period since the world cup. However, average gambling participation increased. Although wager amounts dropped significantly, the higher-than-average engagement signifies that high-profile sports events can efficiently onboard and retain gambling customers.

The UKGC also examined the results according to its Path to Play framework, determining that most World Cup bettors engaged with gambling to add excitement to the game, often choosing to participate due to influence from friends. These findings mean participants are less likely to wager “For the Money,” making them less at risk of problem gambling.

This reinforces the view that betting on the World Cup was more of a social experience than normal football betting.

UKGC report

Despite the prevailing social aspect of World Cup gambling, it led to continued betting engagement for a third of participants, demonstrating its potential status as a “gateway” event. Gambling harm data was inconclusive, prompting the UKGC to consider additional research as the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final is just around the corner.

By engaging in such investigations, the UKGC continues to equip itself with actionable insights to protect bettors and address potential challenges in the gambling landscape. The regulator’s efforts reflect its commitment to maintaining a balanced and transparent gambling sector that prioritizes consumer well-being and responsible gambling practices.

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Moving forward, QuinnBet will sponsor three events that will be held at the racecourse and allow the winning horse to claim the prize pool. The three-race format will essentially mean that participating horses will have to score the highest tally of points across all three races.

QuinnBet is excited to have the opportunity to grow its footprint in horseracing in the Irish-regulated market and provide yet more opportunities for the sport to grow, and nurture competitive talent.

The operator will also be awarding special prizes to the grooms of the winning horse in every three races. Commenting on the new opportunity, QuinnBet director Stephen Kelly said:

We are delighted to enter into our first partnership agreement with The Curragh which will provide us with a major platform to raise the profile of our brand.

QuinnBet director Stephen Kelly

Kelly argued that the company is proud to further expand its footprint in Ireland and ensure that its sponsorships are designed to support the industry as a whole. The first race will be held on July 23, followed by another meeting on August 12, and a third one on October 7, giving potential participants sufficient time to prepare.

The Curragh racing and sponsorship manager Evan Arkwright was similarly pleased with the opportunity to see the racecourse expand its significance on the racing calendar and said:

Their brand will be associated with a variety of very competitive races which will give them maximum exposure over three individual days.

The Curragh racing and sponsorship manager Evan Arkwright

He further added that the team at The Curragh was working to actively explore all opportunities presented by this new round of collaboration. QuinnBet has been in the habit of sponsoring a variety of meetups over the years.

Earlier this year, QuinnBet said that it would be sponsoring the Grand National Trial race, which is held ahead of the actual event, rebranding the event as QuinnBet Grand National Trial. Such partnerships have been a good opportunity to establish the brand’s presence in the market and make it an established household name.

Also this year, QuinnBet established a partnership with Global Media Ink, a prominent Oddschecker. The partnership will continue throughout 2023 and 2024.

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