November 18, 2019 – SiGMA is one of the largest and most reputable iGaming exhibitions that attract thousands of delegates from all over the world. This year, the event will be held at Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre from the 27th until the 29th of November. The 6th edition of the SiGMA iGaming Expo will […]

November 18, 2019 – SiGMA is one of the largest and most reputable iGaming exhibitions that attract thousands of delegates from all over the world. This year, the event will be held at Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre from the 27^th until the 29^th of November.

The 6th edition of the SiGMA iGaming Expo will have more than 12,500 attendees, from all over the world, including 2,500 affiliates, 200 speakers, and more than 400 sponsors and presents a fantastic networking opportunity for businesses, of any size, operating in the iGaming sector.

NetShop Internet Services attending SiGMA’19

The leading Data Center & Hosting Services Provider, NetShop ISP, will join the iGaming professionals, Suppliers, Operators, Consultants and Affiliates at the event, displaying its iGaming-oriented cloud and hosting solutions at Stand ST45.

Revealing the New Brand Identity and Announcing New Products & Technologies

The Data Center Company will be revealing its new brand identity, accompanied by a new range of hosting products & services which have been developed according to the latest -as-a-Service standards and customized to fit the needs of, both, B2B Suppliers and iGaming Operators.
Additionally, during SiGMA’19, NetShop ISP will be announcing the opening of new Data Centers and Network POPs, strategically located around the Globe to accommodate iGaming businesses with multi-jurisdictional licenses.

NetShop Internet Services will be represented by a team dedicated to the iGaming industry with technical, legal and business expertise who will be happy to meet both current and prospective clients at Stand ST45. Book a Meeting today.

For further information regarding NetShop ISP at SiGMA 2019 Expo please contact:

NetShop Internet Services Ltd
Email: sales@netshop-isp.com.cy
CY: +357 2425 0808
UK: +44 203 519 8334
Web: https://netshop-isp.com.cy/sigma2019

In a statement made on The Kansspelautoriteit (the Ksa, Netherlands gambling authority) website, the regulator has released further information on the upcoming igaming licenses to prepare applicants for the licensing process.  Although online games of chance are currently prohibited in the Netherlands, this will change once the Remote Gambling Act (Wet Kansspelen op afstand) comes […]

In a statement made on The Kansspelautoriteit (the Ksa, Netherlands gambling authority) website, the regulator has released further information on the upcoming igaming licenses to prepare applicants for the licensing process. 

Although online games of chance are currently prohibited in the Netherlands, this will change once the Remote Gambling Act (Wet Kansspelen op afstand) comes into effect. Despite the fact that the exact date on which the Act will enter into force is unknown, the Netherlands is set to open a regulated online gambling market in January 2021 and aims to bring secondary regulations governing the market into force from 1 July 2020. Licenses can be applied as soon as the legislation enters into force.

The application for the license will cost €45,000 and if not granted, applicants will not receive a refund. All applications must be written in the Dutch language and a translation into Dutch must be included with all other official documents. 

The license will be granted only in the cases where they are fully completed, the identity of the applicant is clear, payment has been made, the operator is able to offer its services in a responsible, reliable and verifiable matter and a policy plan setting out how the operator will ensure its employees have appropriate knowledge of the Netherlands’ gambling laws and regulations is submitted. 

Operators applying for the License must also not have been declared bankrupt in the past, have suspended payments or had assets seized and take appropriate measures to ensure that the players’ funds are separate from working capital. 

Additional guidelines were given regarding marketing strategies, strategies to combat gambling addiction and compliance with Dutch consumer protection laws and the Terrorist Financing Act.

NetShop Internet Services is Announced as the “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” at the SEG Awards 2019 9th November 2019 (Milan, IT) – Not long after winning its very first Industry Award at CEEGC 2019 in Budapest, the leading Data Center Provider, NetShop ISP, has been voted as the “Best iGaming Service Provider (Hosting Services) […]

NetShop Internet Services is Announced as the “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” at the SEG Awards 2019

9th November 2019 (Milan, IT) – Not long after winning its very first Industry Award at CEEGC 2019 in Budapest, the leading Data Center Provider, NetShop ISP, has been voted as the “Best iGaming Service Provider (Hosting Services) 2019” during the South European Gaming Awards in Milan Italy.

The strategic location of its Data Centers and Network Infrastructure, in combination with the iGaming industry expertise and the solutions-oriented approach to any type and size of Organizations, NetShop ISP is, today, one of the most preferred and reputable Hosting Providers for iGaming Startups, B2B Suppliers and B2C Operators.

During the SiGMA iGaming Expo in Malta (27-29 November 2019), NetShop ISP will announce exciting updates regarding new cloud products & hosting services, as well as new Data Center locations, strategically chosen and developed to serve the current and future iGaming Jurisdictions in Europe and worldwide.

About SEG Awards 2019

The SEG Awards rewards both B2C operators and B2B providers for their commitment in Southern Europe, with categories ranging from customer service to social responsibility, future thinking, and development in all verticals of the industry.

European Gaming Congress website: https://europeangamingcongress.com

9th November 2019 (Milan, IT) – Not long after winning its very first Industry Award at CEEGC 2019 in Budapest, the leading Data Center Provider, NetShop ISP, has been voted as the “Best iGaming Service Provider (Hosting Services) 2019” during the South European Gaming (SEG) Awards in Milan Italy. The strategic location of its Data […]

9th November 2019 (Milan, IT) – Not long after winning its very first Industry Award at CEEGC 2019 in Budapest, the leading Data Center Provider, NetShop ISP, has been voted as the “Best iGaming Service Provider (Hosting Services) 2019” during the South European Gaming (SEG) Awards in Milan Italy.

The strategic location of its Data Centers and Network Infrastructure, in combination with the iGaming industry expertise and the solutions-oriented approach to any type and size of Organizations, NetShop ISP is today, one of the most preferred and reputable Hosting Providers for iGaming Startups, B2B Suppliers and B2C Operators.

During the SiGMA iGaming Expo in Malta (27-29 November 2019), NetShop ISP will announce exciting updates regarding new cloud products & hosting services, as well as new Data Center locations, strategically chosen and developed to serve the current and future iGaming Jurisdictions in Europe and worldwide.

About SEG Awards 2019

The SEG Awards rewards both B2C operators and B2B providers for their commitment in Southern Europe, with categories ranging from customer service to social responsibility, future thinking, and development in all verticals of the industry.

European Gaming Congress website: https://europeangamingcongress.com

5th November 2019 – NetShop Internet Services attends the European Gaming Congress (EGC) with three Representatives carrying huge experience in the iGaming industry, Regulations and, more precisely, in High-availability Datacenter solutions. The Company has been Award Shortlisted for the Category “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” by the South European Gaming (SEG) Awards, part of the […]

5th November 2019 – NetShop Internet Services attends the European Gaming Congress (EGC) with three Representatives carrying huge experience in the iGaming industry, Regulations and, more precisely, in High-availability Datacenter solutions.

The Company has been Award Shortlisted for the Category “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” by the South European Gaming (SEG) Awards, part of the European Gaming Congress event. The Conference, as well as the Awards Final Voting Process, will take place on the 8^th of November 2019 at Radisson Blu Hotel in Milan.

The SEG Awards rewards both the B2C and B2B providers for their valuable commitment in Southern Europe, with categories ranging from customer service to social responsibility, future thinking, and development in all verticals of the industry.

“This particular conference has a significant value to the iGaming industry as it is happening towards the end of 2019; a year full of regulatory updates and announcements from new jurisdictions and upcoming legislation changes.” stated George Sarris, CTO at NetShop ISP.

He continues by highlighting that “In addition to the regulatory frameworks introduced or updated by new and existing jurisdictions, Suppliers and Operators have to face technical challenges; a multi-jurisdiction license requires multi-location server setup.”

“Myself,”, Mr. Sarris continues, “as an Infrastructure Solutions Architect, as well as our dedicated iGaming Specialists look forward to the Panel discussions at EGC 2019. Finally, I would like to thank all those who voted NetShop ISP in order to be Award Shortlisted as “Best iGaming Service Provider”. It would be my honour, as the CTO of the Company to receive the Award on behalf of my super dedicated and talented colleagues!”

 

NetShop ISP Office Website: https://www.netshop-isp.com.cy/

European Gaming Congress Website: https://europeangamingcongress.com/

Russian affiliate Bookmaker-Ratings published a user survey in which shows that 14.6% of Russian users are betting on a monthly basis, 42.4% of them bet every week and 35.8% wagered every day. Although 68.2% of these users bet exclusively on Russian-licensed operators and only 8.3% only choose international sites, the average monthly spending with international […]

Russian affiliate Bookmaker-Ratings published a user survey in which shows that 14.6% of Russian users are betting on a monthly basis, 42.4% of them bet every week and 35.8% wagered every day.

Although 68.2% of these users bet exclusively on Russian-licensed operators and only 8.3% only choose international sites, the average monthly spending with international betting sites was 255 EUR, nearly twice the amount that bettors wagered with Russian-licensed sites – 120 EUR.

During this week, the Russian media outlet Kommersant published the results of a Sberbank survey on the nation’s sports bettors. The survey revealed that the overall betting market will grow at an annual rate of 7% per year through 2020. Over this same period of time, the annual growth in Russian-licensed online bookmakers will hit 30%.

Svetlana Sukhanova, Sberbank analyst, said that this online growth will not necessarily come from an increase in the number of bettors but the belief is that Russia’s online bettors will increasingly transfer their wagering from internationally licensed operators to locally licensed sites. 

We will just have to wait and see! 

As the cost of operating in the UK has risen significantly in recent years, Betclic has joined the group of companies who decided to leave the very competitive UK online gambling market.  The French online gambling operator announced to affiliates and UK customers that they will be pulling all of their Betclic Group brands – […]

As the cost of operating in the UK has risen significantly in recent years, Betclic has joined the group of companies who decided to leave the very competitive UK online gambling market. 

The French online gambling operator announced to affiliates and UK customers that they will be pulling all of their Betclic Group brands – including Betclic, Everest and Expekt – from the market effective October 31. All customers must withdraw the funds from their accounts until the 6th of December and deposits are no longer possible. 

The operator explained that the reason behind their decision was the “very competitive market” and that their brands have suffered from “low performance”. According to eGaming Review, Betclic’s overall performance is not suffering as the operator’s revenue in the 12 months ending June 30 had risen 27% and earnings were up 39%. 

We will just have to wait and see how many other companies will Brexit before Boris Johnson does.

Following the cooperation with BetConstruct, ReelNRG has announced a partnership with SoftGamings, to distribute their catalogue of games over the coming months. The successful slot provider and the leading gaming platform provider will work together to give players an unparalleled experience.  Via their official LinkedIn account, Calvin Kent, CEO at ReelNRG said: “We are very […]

Following the cooperation with BetConstruct, ReelNRG has announced a partnership with SoftGamings, to distribute their catalogue of games over the coming months.

The successful slot provider and the leading gaming platform provider will work together to give players an unparalleled experience. 

Via their official LinkedIn account, Calvin Kent, CEO at ReelNRG said: “We are very excited to launch our slots products through SoftGamings, we see it as a great partnership between our two companies. Our aim is to deliver great content to our partners, and this is a great opportunity for ReelNRG to showcase our portfolio with such a reputable platform.” 

Irina Sazonova, Director of Partnerships at SoftGamings is also delighted to add ReelNRG slots to their platform and added that ReelNRG “games are consistent in high-quality graphics and they boast a great variety of themes, so we are looking forward to seeing their content on our platform and are sure ReelNRG’s slot content will perform well.”

ReelNRG has been dedicated from the very start to deliver high quality casino slots based in London, England. Their promise as a company is to continue delivering profitable games that meet their ‘client’s’ expectations, as well as high entertainment value for their players. 

The team at NetShop ISP is certain of their success and wants to congratulate Calvin Kent and ReelNRG on this new partnership.

The Parimatch logo will continue to be displayed on APOEL FC’s players’ sports kit as the partners have renewed their sponsorship for the fourth year.  Their prosperous cooperation is not just limited to sports as the international sports betting company and Cyprus’ most successful football team have been working alongside on charitable and community-led initiatives […]

The Parimatch logo will continue to be displayed on APOEL FC’s players’ sports kit as the partners have renewed their sponsorship for the fourth year. 

Their prosperous cooperation is not just limited to sports as the international sports betting company and Cyprus’ most successful football team have been working alongside on charitable and community-led initiatives in Cyprus.

APOEL FC mentioned in a statement that they “are very excited to embark on yet another successful year of what we hope is a long and fruitful partnership with Parimatch. Each year we embark on even more ambitious projects together. The new powerful Parimatch logo, with its electric yellow colour, is proudly displayed on the APOEL jersey as well as on the modern training center, which was named “Parimatch-Archangelos” last year.

Stelios Eleftheriou, CEO of Parimatch Cyprus said: “I am very happy that we are extending the agreement with our strategic partner APOEL for the fourth consecutive year. Parimatch and APOEL have common goals and together, we always fight for victory.

Following its partnership with Conor McGregor and Mike Tyson, NetShop ISP congratulates Parimatch on the renewed Sponsorship and is certain that it will further burst the fighting spirit of the company. 

The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has decided not to punish four of its licensees (Betsson, Bet365, AB Trav Och Galopp (ATG), Spooniker) after concluding that they haven’t actually violated any rules on accepting wagers on matches involving underage athletes. In late April, the Spelinspektionen issued a warning to some of its licensees who had offered […]

The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has decided not to punish four of its licensees (Betsson, Bet365, AB Trav Och Galopp (ATG), Spooniker) after concluding that they haven’t actually violated any rules on accepting wagers on matches involving underage athletes.

In late April, the Spelinspektionen issued a warning to some of its licensees who had offered in-play bets on the performance of individual athletes, among them athletes under the age of 18. A few months later, in July, they lowered the boom on eight licensees, including Bet365’s Hillside Sports offshoot, which was ordered to pay a penalty of SEK10m (1k EUR).

After closer inspection, the regulator announced that since the players involved “were largely over 18 years”, the investigation on the four operators could be dropped. Nevertheless, it’s yet unclear from the regulator’s announcement whether they will continue to conduct investigations on other licensees as warnings were given to four more in August.

The confusion over what is and isn’t permissible convinced Gaming Innovation Group to shut its Swedish-licensed sportsbook in July. In May 2018, Spelinspektionen (under its previous Lotteriinspektionen identity), followed warnings sent to 39 online media outlets to stop running ads for internationally licensed gambling sites within 24 hours or face the consequences. The Swedish media scored a legal victory this week after an appeals court ruled that they didn’t have to pay fines for running ads for unauthorized gambling operators.

Taking into consideration the UK’s upcoming Exit from the European Union, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is turning its attention on the possible impact and is publishing a guidance note.  The contents of the document relate only to regulatory affairs within the remit of the MGA. Operators should be aware of ulterior consequences resulting from […]

Taking into consideration the UK’s upcoming Exit from the European Union, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is turning its attention on the possible impact and is publishing a guidance note. 

The contents of the document relate only to regulatory affairs within the remit of the MGA. Operators should be aware of ulterior consequences resulting from Brexit, including but not limited to data protection, immigration, employment, duty, and copyright considerations.

As per their official statement, the guidance note is of particular importance to entities established in Malta and operating in the United Kingdom, or entities established in the United Kingdom providing services and supplies within Malta, and it also details transitory measures in place for operators to ensure readiness and avoid regulatory disruption.

Last week, the Italian media have announced that in the Italian Goverment’s fiscal budget for 2020 is including a tax rise on large lottery jackpots from 12% to 23%. Gamblers’ winnings under €500 will be taxed with 12%. The new tax regime will be applied to all kinds of gambling, from lotteries to sports bets. […]

Last week, the Italian media have announced that in the Italian Goverment’s fiscal budget for 2020 is including a tax rise on large lottery jackpots from 12% to 23%.

Gamblers’ winnings under €500 will be taxed with 12%. The new tax regime will be applied to all kinds of gambling, from lotteries to sports bets. A variable rate will be escalated along with the value of winnings. The Italian gaming operators are struggling for impact after the proposed further tax increases. 

Laura Castelli, Deputy Minister for the Economy, said last week that the government’s “virtuous” fight against gambling would continue to “move forward, not backwards.”

Giorgio Pastorino, President of local gaming industry association STS, claimed that the plan would benefit only large banks and financial institution.

Pastorino characterized Castelli’s comments as “a lack of competence on the subject.” and wondered if Castelli thought if a punter would be interested in using a card to play a €1 game or make a small wager, while also claiming that operators would be unwilling to accept a card for such a low amount, considering the percentage of each payment stated by the card issuer.