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After years of stagnation and frustration, the poker market is about to get a shake-up with Italy, Spain, France and Portugal announcing a deal to share liquidity.

The future of Svenska Spel’s competitive business in Sweden was one of the biggest talking points following Sweden’s long awaited report into the re-regulation of the country’s gambling market and could re-shape the entire Swedish iGaming market.

Opap’s €100m investment in its technology is a big statement of intent for the Greek monopoly operator. CEO Damian Cope explains why it was necessary.

The Asian market has long been considered too difficult or too risky for listed companies but skill games could provide a legitimate way in.

In the last of our series of interviews with PokerStars senior management, chief operating officer Guy Templer talks about continuity and change from the Scheinbergs’ era to Amaya’s regime and the genesis of The Stars Group.

Gauselmann’s Blueprint Gaming is one of the most revered names in the UK slots market and now it is heading to the Nordic region, with LeoVegas and Unibet being the first operators to release its games.

PokerStars has created the world’s largest online casino in just four years but it has only scratched the surface of what is possible, says casino chief Bo Wänghammar.

There are growing calls in some of the world's largest gambling markets to reduce the level of advertising, or ban gambling advertising completely. Gaming Intelligence examines the issue to see if gambling companies are being unfairly singled out for scrutiny.

At the company’s annual general meeting next week, Amaya will ditch David Baazov’s brand and begin a new era as The Stars Group. In the first of a series of interviews with Gaming Intelligence, chief executive Rafi Ashkenazi explains how he will take PokerStars forward.

Gambling companies are looking to stiff their customers and offer products that can harm family life. This assessment may seem harsh but it reflects the perception of the sector by the UK public.