Stuart Crowley

This year's event, held on 6-7 March, surpassed last year's record by 30%, demonstrating significant growth and interest in the technology sector.

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First announced last Friday (24 May), the updates are expected to take effect in 2025, with a view to refining regulatory practices in the country's iGaming sector.

The DGA reported an overall decrease in gross gaming revenue (GGR) across the four main industry verticals: sports betting, online casinos, gaming machines, and land-based casinos.

Richards previously held positions in finance across the iGaming, cybersecurity, and accounting sectors, including at Kambi and blue-chip firms such as Shell and KPMG.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), supported by the Racecourse Association, has launched a new code of conduct for racing sponsorships involving betting companies.

The Gambling Commission has published its first Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), which is set to become one of the largest of its kind globally, but it has faced a controversial start.

French operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has reported a robust performance for the first half of 2024, with revenue reaching €1.43bn [$1.55bn] amid 10.8% year-on-year growth. Growth was driven by a 7% increase in gaming activities within France, and a 40% increase in digital revenue.

Stake.com has acquired Italy-based sports betting and remote gaming operator Baldo Line, which operates the Idealbet brand. Following the acquisition, Stake will establish an office in Italy and introduce more gaming options to players in the country.

Online casino and sportsbook operator Stake has successfully secured a license in Peru, under its newly established regulatory framework, marking its official entry into the country's burgeoning iGaming market. This development positions Stake as one of the first companies to secure such a license in Peru.