Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 26

29.06.2024
😇 Goodwill Ambassador
A new and unusual position of "Goodwill Ambassador" has emerged in the online gambling world at Olimpbet, filled by Sergey Zhukov from the group "Ruki Vverh!"

⚽️ Euro 2024 Predictions
The Sports Betting Association predicts that Germans will bet over €1 billion during Euro 2024, but around €500 million will go to illegal bookmakers.

☠️ Extortion Allegations
DraftKings employees have been accused of involvement in extorting $500k from a VIP player, creating an unusual story in the iGaming sector.

🎤 Unauthorized Use of Singer's Image
Nadia Dorofeeva has reported the illegal use of her image in a casino advertisement, a situation that has previously occurred with other licensed operators.

Payment Issues with LegitPay and Paylink
Reports have surfaced about non-payments from LegitPay and Paylink to merchants, with Paylink facing significant debt. LegitPay urges anyone affected to contact them to coordinate a resolution.

📈 Growth Predictions for Online Sports Betting in Colombia
The Gaming Trade Association predicts a 40% growth in online sports betting during the Copa America in Colombia.

This is a brief overview of the most relevant news in the world of iGaming.