Andalusia Passes Sports-Betting Law EMEA
In addition to online, it will be possible to offer sports betting in specific gambling establishments such as casinos, bingo halls, slot parlours and betting shops
Te regional government of Andalusia expects to raise around an additional €1.65m a year with its new gaming rules.
SPAIN SPORTS-BETTING
BALKANS – Tournaments run by one of the leading esports organisers in Europe, Fortuna Esports, are set to be boosted by Sportradar’s audio-visual streaming, data and integrity solutions thanks to a new global partnership announced between the two organisations.
As part of the multi-year deal, Sportradar will be the exclusive worldwide provider of betting audio-visual streams and transmissions for all matches played within Fortuna Esports competitions. This includes the new Esports Balkan League, which has a total prize pool of €23,000 on offer - the largest prize fund in the history of esports in the Balkan region. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of sports- related data and content, Sportradar will also distribute all the official data from the tournament organiser’s competitions.
Additionally, Fortuna Esports tournaments will be covered by Sportradar’s award-winning Fraud Detection System, which will be monitoring global betting across all the matches. Fortuna Esports are an internationally-renowned Balkan esports tournament organiser, with a current focus on popular esports games including CS:GO and League of Legends. The company recently announced the establishment of the Esports Balkan League, which is set to premiere on September 11. The competition is the first professional esports league in the region and will feature some of the game’s best teams from eight Southeast European countries.
Fortuna Esports CEO Mihajlo Jovanović Dzaril said the partnership came at an opportune time in the lead up to the launch of the all-new Balkan League: “This is a ground-breaking partnership for us in what is a very exciting time at Fortuna as we get set to launch the Balkan League. Sportradar are global leaders in their field and share our enthusiasm and passion for gaming. Their streaming, data and integrity services will offer support in our efforts to promote the best professional players from our region whilst providing enthusiasts worldwide a truly enjoyable and credible esports experience.”
AUSTRIA – Casinos Austria is reportedly looking at putting its entire portfolio of international casinos owned by Casinos Austria International (CAI) up for sale. The news follows reports that the Grand Casino Brussels, located on Boulevard Anspach, is for sale in the Belgium capital.
Martin Himmelbauer, spokesman for Casinos Austria International, confirmed that the group is looking for buyers. "Following the successful rehabilitation of CAI, we have had inquiries for cooperation up to the acquisition of shares. We are now investigating with potential prospects what possibilities arise," said Mr. Himmelbauer.
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Te Regional Government of Andalusia expects to raise around an additional €1.65m a year with its new gaming rules.
Te Governing Council has approved the Andalusia Gambling Regulations which will apply to gaming activities carried out within the territorial scope of the autonomous community. Te new regulations will effect land based sports betting as well as online gaming and the new rules will supplement Spanish online gaming rules which went into effect in 2011. Up until now Andalusia has been the only regional government which has not permitted sports betting. Te text specifies that, in addition to online, it will also be possible to offer sports betting in specific gambling establishments such as casinos, bingo halls, slot parlours and betting shops. Sports betting will not be permitted in non gaming establishments such as bars and hotels.
Te new act makes a number of other major changes to the local gaming market. Tese include stricter player protection measures such as self exclusion programmes as well as stricter age verification and identity controls.
In 2015 gaming via casinos, slot machines and bingo in Andalucía stood at €1,735.24m. Now that new rules have been put into place the state expects to double the amount it raises in gaming tax revenue. Te revenue forecast for gambling taxes in Andalusia reached €1.15m in the last year. Tis is expected to rise by as much as €2.8m next year and as much as €5m in 2019.
It is hoped that new rules will help the industry continue to recover after suffering subsequent falls in revenues between 2010 and 2014. In September 2016 the Te Regional Government of Andalusia announced that it would authorise sports betting in slot parlours, bingo halls and casinos. Te news was greeted warmly by local industry insiders who had been lobbying for changes to local gaming rules for a number of years.
Te local gaming board also pointed out that online operators with national licenses prefer licences granted by autonomous administrations due the lower tax rate which stands at 10 per cent on profit after prizes (win) - compared to 25 per cent taxation imposed by state legislation.
Romania
Partouche to claim European first with Buffalo Grand
France
French operator Partouche has claimed a European first with the installation of the Buffalo Grand slot machine from Aristocrat. Partouche stated: "Partouche continues to affirm its position as a leader in the casino market. 2017 is a year full of launches and innovations, the results of a long and thorough study of the customer satisfaction strategy.
Since the beginning of the year, Groupe Partouche has accelerated its quest to buy new products. It is important to
continually renew and innovate. With this in mind, the Groupe Partouche unveils its new slot machine, La Buffalo Grand, a European exclusive in its casinos, enhancing its entire network with preview presentations.
Te Buffalo Grand is ranked No. 1 in the US in front of the famous Duo Fy Duo Cai, which was also previewed in Partouche casinos. Te Buffalo Grand is a Double Arc machine which offers a true immersion in the universe in colour of this premium game with 3m high, curved double-sided touch screen, ergonomic chair and optimal stereo sound. Everything is combined for a unique experience of fun and entertainment.”
Specialist virtuals provider Kiron Interactive has expanded its global reach with the award of a Class II licence by the Romanian regulator, Oficiul Naţional pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN). Te multi-year licence grants Kiron the right to distribute its premium suite of 20 virtual sports and number games to the Romanian regulated market. Te ONJN is the regulatory body responsible for all forms of gambling in Romania, both online and land-based, having announced the reform of the country’s gambling laws in 2015.
Steven Spartinos, CEO of Kiron, said: “It is fantastic news that our suite of virtual sports and number games will now be available to Romanian customers. Gaining this licence underlines our immense progress as the industry’s leading provider of virtual products, and we are excited to develop our product line in the country’s regulated market.”
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