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.

After winning our very first iGaming Award for “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” at the CEEGC Awards in Budapest, it’s time to chase our 2nd, prestigious Award in the iGaming Industry. On the 26th of November 2019 will be held the 6th Malta Gaming Awards. These Awards will be a part of one of the […]

After winning our very first iGaming Award for “Best iGaming Service Provider 2019” at the CEEGC Awards in Budapest, it’s time to chase our 2nd, prestigious Award in the iGaming Industry.

On the 26th of November 2019 will be held the 6th Malta Gaming Awards. These Awards will be a part of one of the most prestigious fairs in this sector, the Malta Gaming Week 2019. This year, companies can be nominated in 34 different categories and the nomination procedure is open to the public until October 25th, 2019.

We encourage you to support us and to dedicate less than 2 minutes of your time to Nominate NetShop Internet Services for the Award “Best Hosting Services”.
For your further convenience, we have listed the steps below:

Step 1: Go to https://bit.ly/2njH9Fj 
 
Step 2: Enter your Name and your E-mail address
 
Step 3: Enter the information related to the Company you Nominate (please refer to examples below for your convenience)

• Nominee’s Company: NetShop Internet Services 

• Nominee’s LinkedIn profile / Website: https://www.netshop-isp.com.cy 

• Nomination Criteria: “Best Hosting Services”

• Reason for Nomination: In just 2-3 lines explain why you are voting for us.

Thank you for your support!

24th September 2019 – NetShop ISP is announced as the winner in the category Best iGaming Service Provider at the 4th edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards 2019, which was held on the 24th of September in Budapest, Hungary, Ritz-Carlton Hotel. NetShop ISP has received the most votes and gained first place […]

24th September 2019 – NetShop ISP is announced as the winner in the category Best iGaming Service Provider at the 4th edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards 2019, which was held on the 24th of September in Budapest, Hungary, Ritz-Carlton Hotel. NetShop ISP has received the most votes and gained first place in two votings, one for shortlisting of the candidates and the final voting during the event. The other competitors in this category were Digital Choo, SoftGamings, All-in Global and Iforium.

This is the first time NetShop ISP was nominated to an iGaming related award and won. NetShop ISP is a leading web hosting & e-Commerce solutions provider in Cyprus. Since 2004, NetShop ISP has been a privately owned and operated company specializing in Internet hosting solutions. From Shared, Virtual and Dedicated servers to Cloud and Server Collocation Solutions. The victory at the CEEG Awards 2019 is the first milestone in expanding the company into the global market and soon the company opens its first Data Center in Los Angeles, USA.

CEEG Awards has been launched in 2016 and aims to reward the hard work of companies (Gaming Software Suppliers, Operators and Service Providers) that are active in the Central and Eastern European region.

CEEG Conference and Awards official website: https://ceegc.eu/

NetShop Internet Services is the winner for Best iGaming Service Provider at the CEEG Awards 2019

24th September 2019 – NetShop ISP is announced as the winner in the category Best iGaming Service Provider at the 4th edition of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards 2019, which was held on the 24th of September in Budapest, Hungary, Ritz-Carlton Hotel. NetShop ISP has received the most votes and gained first place in two votings, one for shortlisting of the candidates and the final voting during the event. The other competitors in this category were Digital Choo, SoftGamings, All-in Global and Iforium.

This is the first time NetShop ISP was nominated to an iGaming related award and won. NetShop ISP is a leading web hosting & e-Commerce solutions provider in Cyprus. Since 2004, NetShop ISP has been a privately owned and operated company specializing in Internet hosting solutions. From Shared, Virtual and Dedicated servers to Cloud and Server Collocation Solutions. The victory at the CEEG Awards 2019 is the first milestone in expanding the company into the global market and soon the company opens its first Data Center in Los Angeles, USA.

CEEG Awards has been launched in 2016 and aims to reward the hard work of companies (Gaming Software Suppliers, Operators and Service Providers) that are active in the Central and Eastern European region.

CEEG Conference and Awards official website: https://ceegc.eu/