Press Releases
Swedish online casino shutter would cause instant ‘black-market boom’, says BonusFinder MD
Government considers ‘extreme measures’ as activity rises amid COVID-19 restrictions but closures would drive more players to unlicensed sites instead of protecting them
9th April, 2020 – The Swedish government’s threat to temporarily shut down licensed online casinos would have a disastrous effect on the industry and drive thousands more players to the black market, BonusFinder.com has warned.
The minister in charge of gambling policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, this week warned that “extraordinary measures” would be implemented if operators do not take action to slow the increase in igaming activity seen in the last two weeks, as people are told to stay at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
According to new data from Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, there has been a 33% increase in registrations and logins to play online casino games with 17 of the 60 licensed operators in the country in the last 14 days.
Last month, Swedish market research carried out by BonusFinder.com found that almost a third of Swedish online casino players are searching for ‘unlicensed casinos’, with growing numbers turning to black-market brands due to the market’s restrictive gaming regulations, introduced in January 2019.
Instead of protecting players, a shutdown of online casino brands, however, is likely to lead to thousands more players searching for and depositing funds on unlicensed sites, as well as causing further financial damage to licensed operators, according to BonusFinder.com.
Fintan Costello, Managing Director, Bonusfinder.com, said: “The Swedish government will make a colossal mistake if it chooses to temporarily close down online casino sites in an attempt to protect players. As our research has shown, almost a third of online casino players are already looking to the black market for a more attractive offering since restrictive rules were imposed in January 2019. These latest plans would create an immediate black-market boom.
“Swedish legislation requires operators to have strict responsible gambling procedures in place, therefore the right measures are already there. The focus should instead be on ensuring these are adhered to rather than taking a knee jerk reaction to close down all legitimate brands and forcing even more players to unprotected sites.”
Broadway Platform
Zenith integrates OneAPI with SPRIBE’s Broadway Platform to expand content reach
Zenith, a leading B2B ecosystem enabler, has completed a new integration between its award-winning OneAPI and SPRIBE’s Broadway Platform.
The integration enables SPRIBE’s Broadway Platform partners to access a curated selection of providers through a single OneAPI connection, including titles from Zenith’s proprietary ALIZE Studio alongside Zenith’s portfolio of leading slot studios including PG Soft, Pragmatic Play and MarbleX.
As SPRIBE’s proprietary B2B platform, Broadway Platform manages a portfolio of more than 30 online brands and provides full-service technology and content distribution to operators worldwide, alongside an extensive sportsbook and esports offering. With the OneAPI integration, those operators will now gain access to a wider range of content delivered via Zenith’s ecosystem.
This latest partnership significantly expands the distribution footprint for Zenith’s content portfolio, providing Broadway Platform operators with streamlined access to a diverse mix of high-performing slots and locally optimised content.
As part of the agreement, Broadway Platform customers will gain access to titles from Zenith’s in-house ALIZE Studio, which was recently awarded Best Localised Game Content at the SiGMA South Asia Awards. The studio’s narrative-led, market-specific games will now be available to a broader network of operators through Broadway’s Platform.
The deal represents another important step for Zenith in scaling its aggregation ecosystem across emerging markets worldwide.
Vitaliy Smoliarenko, Business Development Manager at Zenith, said: “Integrating our OneAPI with Broadway Platform opens up a significant new distribution route for both our proprietary and partner studios.
“As one of the fast-growing platforms from the world’s biggest Crash Game provider, Broadway Platform allows us to place high-performing, localised content to more operators through a single connection, marking another strong step forward for our aggregation strategy.”
Giorgi Samkharadze, Head at Broadway Platform added: “Zenith’s OneAPI gives us access to a proven aggregation ecosystem built around performance, flexibility and localisation. Adding titles from top-performing providers through a single integration strengthens our content offering and delivers clear commercial value for our operator partners.”
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Conferences
Parimatch kicks off World Cup year with enhanced presence in Barcelona
Parimatch will kick off 2026 with two major industry conferences as the global entertainment brand expands its offering in new and existing markets, develops exciting sports sponsorships, and works with partners to prepare for this year’s World Cup finals.
The brand’s presence at ICE Barcelona and iGB Affiliate Barcelona in January will feature enhanced participation across the business, including sales, affiliate relations, BD & partnerships, talent acquisition, payments, brand & marketing, compliance, and the Csuite and executive team.
The brand’s booth at iGB Affiliate will feature an art gallery vibe, with a custom Parimatch World Cup art trophy as a centrepiece.
The booth will feature discussions around preparations for the World Cup, covering effective ways to work with Parimatch during the tournament and updates on offers and exclusive partner conditions.
As usual, Parimatch will be offering the accustomed range of activities and giveaways such as VIP tickets to matches of top football clubs sponsored by Parimatch, including Manchester United and Leeds United, as well as tech goodies such as iPhones, a MacBook, AirPod Max earbuds, and more.
This is a defining year for Parimatch. The company is kicking things into high gear with a powerhouse presence at two major Barcelona conferences, setting a relentless pace for the months ahead. By injecting high energy into every move, the company is scaling rapidly, redefining industry success, and having a blast doing it.
Visit us at:
ICE Barcelona: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Jan. 19-21, stand 1C51
iGB Afíliate Barcelona: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Jan. 20-21, stand 81-K80
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Andrew Cochrane Chief Commercial Officer of Soft2Bet
Soft2Bet Names Andrew Cochrane Chief Commercial Officer to Spearhead International Expansion
Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer of Soft2Bet, commented ahead of his arrival: “This is an exciting moment to be joining Soft2Bet. The business has built a high-performance platform supported by an ambitious strategic growth roadmap, and stepping in at this stage presents a genuine opportunity to help shape and accelerate its next phase of development. I’m looking forward to working alongside the leadership team and playing a central role in driving the Group’s continued expansion and long-term commercial success across regulated markets worldwide.”
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