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Anger in the Industry After the Swedish Gambling Authority’s Acquittal of Infiniza

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Last Friday, Di wrote about how the Swedish Gambling Authority closed an investigation into the Malta-based casino operator Infiniza, whose online casino, according to the authority’s assessment, is not aimed at Swedes. This is after the company changed the payment operator, i.e. who manages the transfer of gambling money from bank accounts to the casino, and the criteria that determine whether someone directs gambling at Swedes are not considered fulfilled.

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“In light of the measures Infiniza Limited has taken regarding the company’s marketing as well as the payment options and/or payment service providers that were the subject of the current supervisory case, the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate assesses that the company, based on what emerged in the case, ceased to provide gambling aimed at the Swedish market without necessary license”

From the Gambling Authority’s decision that Infiniza review ceases, 21/2 2024.

Gustaf Hoffstedt, general secretary of the licensed gambling operators’ association The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (Bos), is upset.

“It is offensive, and endangers the entire safety and security of the Swedish gambling license system,” he told Di about the Spelinspektionen’s decision, which he read about “with dismay” in Di.

According to Gustaf Hoffstedt, who refers to web traffic statistics that Di has taken part in, Infiniza is one of Sweden’s largest players in online casinos.

“They are estimated to have a significant operation in Sweden, in fact a large part of it is intended to receive Swedish consumers. It is of course extremely profitable, as they do not pay any Swedish gambling tax.”

The Swedish Gambling Authority’s decision has been made after Infiniza’s casinos changed their payment provider to one based in Lithuania. In the past, the Swedish-registered payment services Finshark and Zimpler reviewed by Di have been used.

“That’s exactly how it goes: if someone shines a spotlight on the fact that payment intermediaries ‘blue’ are not okay, payment intermediaries become ‘red’, then ‘green’, then ‘purple’ – and it goes on forever.”

Gustaf Hoffstedt calls for stricter legislation similar to that in the Netherlands, where it is forbidden to even accept domestic players – whereby more people play with the licensed players.

“The basic problem is the scope of the Swedish law, that is to say that unlicensed gambling companies are not explicitly prohibited from passively accepting Swedish players, provided that the company does not target them,” he says.

For several years, BOS has addressed the problem to both governments, investigators and the Gambling Authority and called for the Netherlands’ example to be followed, with the criminalization of passively accepting and enabling Swedish players.

However, the organization has cut stone in stone, and has not received a hearing for its proposal.

“The government does not want this. It claims that the channelization (the percentage of licensed gamblers, Di’s note) is good in Sweden, which unfortunately is not true, that the gambling market is stable, which is also not true, and that this is not a path that Sweden should follow.”

Marcus Aronsson, investigator at Spelinspektionen, told Di that the decision from last Friday only concerns Infiniza’s use of Zimpler, and that the just concluded case was already started in 2021.

He cannot comment on whether the payment company or companies used thereon means that Infiniza can be considered to target Swedes, nor whether a new review of the operator has been initiated after the Zimpler case.

In the decision, however, it is explicitly mentioned that the Swedish Gambling Authority can initiate a new supervisory case if Infiniza can again be considered to target the Swedish market without the necessary license.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Rich Wilde Opens the Tome of Dead

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Play’n GO reintroduce their iconic explorer in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead, a grid slot where forbidden knowledge, ancient deities, and raw chaos collide.

Rich Wilde returns to face his most perilous discovery yet. Uncovering a cursed tome deep within the sands of myth, Wilde inadvertently releases Ammit – the Devourer of the Dead. This 5×5 cascading grid slot challenges players to manipulate arcane power to seal the beast away. With bold visuals, dynamic mechanics, and a suspenseful storyline, this release elevates the Rich Wilde series with fresh gameplay and a darker, more mythological tone.

Every feature in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead serves the story. Charging the Ritual meter unleashes escalating effects, from destructive wilds to symbolic transformations. Opening the All-Seeing Eye can summon Altar Wilds or trigger the Ammit Wild – a fearsome 2×2 force that stalks the reels. With wild multipliers of up to 10x in the bonus round, players are drawn into a high-stakes dance of strategy and suspense. Cascading clusters and progressive chaos keep players engaged as the grid becomes a battleground between man and myth.

Following the acclaimed Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity, this instalment expands the character’s universe with a shift from Lovecraftian horror to Egyptian myth, and long-time fans will recognise nods to the iconic Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead. The introduction of Ammit adds an unpredictable antagonist, deepening the lore while maintaining the rich gameplay DNA that defines Wilde’s adventures.

Head of Game Retention, at Play’n GO, George Olekszy, said: “Rich Wilde’s legacy is iconic, and Tome of Dead reinvents it. By weaving layered mechanics into an intense mythos, we’ve created a slot that delivers both tension and spectacle.”

This is Rich Wilde at his most daring – and players will love every tense moment.

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FeedConstruct Unites with YoPhone and YoHealth

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FeedConstruct launches its official space and channel on YoPhone, giving sports fans a secure new way to track stats, catch highlights, and stay connected to the latest match updates.

FeedConstruct a leading provider of sports data solutions, has now officially partnered with YoPhone, the next-generation entertainment and communication app designed for communities, fans, and professionals. It further extended the partnership by also partnering with YoHealth, an app offering a health-focused space where users can explore health insights, track daily steps and receive rewards.

YoPhone is a super app designed for seamless communication and engagement – allowing users to chat, join video calls, explore bots and web apps, interact in business and community channels, and much more.

As part of this collaboration, FeedConstruct now operates its official channel for B2B partners and dedicated space for sports fans within YoPhone.

In the FeedConstruct’s channel, users can now subscribe and access updates and highlights regarding FeedConstruct. While, the dedicated space FeedConstruct has on YoPhone brings exclusive sports content directly to users.

In this dedicated space, sports fans can explore a wide range of Stats designed to provide historical insights, daily matches, standings, H2H comparisons, timeline, and competition highlights across 24 sports. Stats offers 30+ years of historical sports data, three decades of insights in one place.

This dedicated space is more than just a news feed, it’s a living hub for sports enthusiasts who want to stay ahead of the game. Whether you’re following daily match calendars or diving deep into detailed competition data across various sports, FeedConstruct’s Sports Stats on YoPhone offers fans a seamless way to track, analyze, and enjoy the action, all in one secure environment.

Alongside its public space for sports fans, FeedConstruct has also adopted YoPhone for its internal communications, using the app’s secure messenger and channel system to manage conversations and updates across its teams.

With FeedConstruct’s space now live on YoPhone, sports fans can track the latest stats, catch highlights, chat with friends, and stay fully connected, all within a single secure and user-friendly platform.

Besides YoPhone, FeedConstruct also joined YoHealth. YoHealth offers a health-focused space where users can explore health insights, track daily steps, collect points and receive rewards such as FTNs. The platform allows users to balance digital life with personal well-being.

As part of this space, FeedConstruct runs its official blog on YoHealth, offering insights not only for sports fans but also for those who are interested in the industry and are looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. Whether you want to stay updated on FeedConstruct’s latest posts or earn rewards for daily steps and wellness challenges, YoHealth offers a seamless way to combine health tracking with content discovery.

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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 16 April – 22 April 2025

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 16 April to 22 April 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).

The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi’s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 115.13 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 22 April 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 1,252,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.82 SEK per share.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:

Date Aggregated daily
volume (number
of ordinary shares)
Weighted average
share price
per day (SEK)
Total daily
transaction
value (SEK)
16 April 2025 14,000 113.84 1,593,739
17 April 2025 14,000 116.46 1,630,402
22 April 2025 8,500 115.08 978,193

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 22 April 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,252,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.

A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.

Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/

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