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Danish Gambling Authority Blocked 55 Illegal Websites in 2021
Denmark’s gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has revealed that it blocked a record number of unlicensed gambling websites in 2021. It also said that channelisation to the regulated sector had reached a record high.
Spillemyndigheden blocked 55 domains in 2021, over three times the number blocked in 2020. It takes the total number of unlicensed gambling sites blocked since 2012 to 145.
The regulator said it carried out six searches for illegal websites with the Danish Tax Agency’s anti-fraud unit. Those found to be breaching rules were blocked via City Court orders.
There was a big jump in the number of requests to investigate illegal sites, rising from 49 in 2019 to 160 in 2020 and 210 in 2021. The regulator said police had also received more reports (31 compared to 16 in 2020).
The regulator also cited figures from H2 Gambling Capital showing that Denmark’s channelisation rate to the regulated market in 2021 was 90%, up from 88%. The UK, Italy and the Czech Republic are the only countries in Europe to have a higher rate.
“An increase in the number of websites identified, requests and internet blockings may indicate that the illegal market is expanding. However, the Danish Gambling Authority maintains our assessment that the illegal gambling market in Denmark is limited and the increase expresses the Authority’s increased focus on illegal gambling,” the regulator said.
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Quantum continues expansion streak with two director-level new hires
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One of betting and gaming’s best-known customer acquisition and comparison businesses, Quantum, has announced the next steps in its ambitious growth plan by welcoming two new director-level appointees.
Joining the business are Dimitris Papamichael as commercial director and Luke Watkin as marketing director – both in newly created roles. They come in alongside a full C-suite and a full team of new tech hires that continues a recruitment drive which began in 2023 – and reflects Quantum’s rapid and consistent growth throughout the last five years.
Papamichael will be responsible for all revenue-generating activities across the business in a pivotal leadership role. He’ll shape Quantum’s commercial strategy as the company diversifies into new verticals while maintaining its strong position in the iGaming sector. He’ll also lead an expanding team of commercial and sales managers.
Watkin will lead the development and execution of the marketing strategy across all business verticals. As marketing director, he’ll be instrumental in shaping Quantum’s marketing vision, building scalable systems, and delivering commercial impact as it expands into new markets. Watkin will build and mentor a high-performing marketing team and is also tasked with driving further recruitment.
Speaking of the appointments and new strategic direction, CMO James McCarthy said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Dimitris and Luke to Quantum during what is undoubtedly a really fascinating time in our growth. From cementing our relationship with some of iGaming’s biggest names to helping us expand into exciting new sectors, both of our new Directors will be integral to the continued success of the business.”
Papamichael said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Quantum at such an exciting stage of its incredible growth journey. The company has already achieved so much, and there’s huge potential ahead as we expand into new markets and sectors. I can’t wait to work with the exceptionally talented team here to seize the many opportunities ahead and drive the next phase of growth.”
Watkin said: “I am delighted to join a business with such a proven track record of excellence in its core markets, as well as highly ambitious plans for strategic expansion into new markets and territories. I am looking forward to contributing towards building on the exceptional progress the team has made to date, and accelerating that growth in the years ahead.”
This people news comes hot on the heels of the company’s exciting rebrand news of last week, moving toward the “quantum” in QiH Group” as well as redefining the business’ purpose and strategic direction.
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FLY AWAY TO FORTUNE WITH ZITRO’S “RAINBOW BIRDS”
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PHP13 MILLION UP FOR GRABS IN PAGCOR’S LINKED BINGO EVENT
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