Welcome to the Weekly Recap, where iGB provides a roundup of recent news you might have overlooked. This edition covers enhanced oversight for Swedish licensees, new board appointments at Entain, Red Rake’s entry into New Jersey, Stakelogic’s expansion in the Netherlands, and Veikkaus’ collaboration with Finnish football legend Sami Hyypiä.
Enhanced Monitoring for Swedish Licensees
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, will implement temporary additional supervision for several licensees to ensure compliance with information requirements on their websites. The results will be publicly disclosed.
Operators such as 888 Sweden, Betfair International, Mr Green, and others will be reviewed. Racing monopoly AB Trav och Galopp is also included.
Entain Announces Double Board Appointment
Entain has appointed Michael Goldberg and Edmond Mesrobian as independent non-executive directors. Goldberg, an experienced investor, will join the Capital Allocation Committee, while Mesrobian, a senior executive, will serve on the Sustainability & Compliance Committee.
Red Rake’s Expansion into New Jersey
Red Rake Gaming has partnered with Hard Rock Bet and Aristocrat Interactive to offer its games in New Jersey. Titles like Sugar Burst and Vegas All In are now accessible to players through Hard Rock.
Stakelogic’s Growth in the Netherlands
Stakelogic has extended its reach in the Netherlands by integrating with Starcasino NL, providing Dutch players with its slot and live casino games.
Veikkaus Collaborates with Finnish Football Legend
Veikkaus has partnered with Finnish football icon Sami Hyypiä, who will act as a brand ambassador. Hyypiä, known for his tenure at Liverpool, will engage in various customer-oriented activities for the operator.
