akos2i

A list of online gambling news articles and analyses written by akos2i for GamingZion.
Kindred Group to Acquire 32Red for GBP 175,6m

Kindred Group to Acquire 32Red for GBP 175,6m

Akos February 23, 2017 12:10:13

Kindred Group is preparing for the acquisition of 32Red, as part of their expansion plans on locally regulated and soon to be regulated markets. On February 23rd, Kindred Group and 32Red announced that they have reached an agreement about the recommended cash offer Kindred Group will make for 32Red. The acquisition is in line with […]

Betsson Group Becomes Member of the EGBA

Betsson Group Becomes Member of the EGBA

Akos February 23, 2017 11:29:24

The EGBA has announced that Betsson Group, the leading European online gambling company has joined the association on the 20th of February, 2017. Betsson Group is an established European online gambling company, well-known in the Nordic markets. According to the European Gaming and Betting Association’s (EGBA) press release, the company is about to expand its […]

Power Up: New Poker Features at PokerStars

Power Up: New Poker Features at PokerStars

Akos February 22, 2017 09:58:06

PokerStars unveiled the general details to their new poker features that are still being tested by a limited number of professional players. PokerStars Power Up will introduce new poker features to its popular platform. Power Up, which is currently in closed Alpha phase, is set to bring a few extra cards to the table. The […]

First Vote on Legal Casino Gambling in Georgia

First Vote on Legal Casino Gambling in Georgia

Akos February 21, 2017 13:46:45

The Senate’s Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee is set to have its first hearing of the bill that would amend the Official Code to legalize casino gambling in Georgia.  UPDATE: Vote on Legal Casino Gambling in Georgia Rescheduled Senate Bill 79 is about to have its first hearing in the Regulated Industries and Utility Committee […]

Stricter Slovak Gambling Regulations Instead of a Ban

Stricter Slovak Gambling Regulations Instead of a Ban

Akos February 21, 2017 12:58:09

Seventeen councilors are against the idea of a blanket ban on gambling in Bratislava. They recommend stricter Slovak gambling regulations instead. According to a group of councilors, a total ban on gambling in Bratislava would cause more harm than good. The ban’s opponents say that that such severe measures would encourage the growth of illegal […]

Gambling Expert Group for the Sector’s Improvement in the UK

Gambling Expert Group for the Sector’s Improvement in the UK

Akos February 21, 2017 12:22:02

Among others, licensing authorities and regulators make up the Gambling Export Group that was set up in order to provide advice and opinion on gambling regulations in the UK. The Gambling Business Group (GBG), representing all sectors of the UK gabling sector, has announced the formation of the Gambling Expert Group. According to the press […]