Yesterday, August 1st, Playson, a rapidly-growing game developer and provider based in Silema, Malta, signed a content distribution deal with Betnation, a B2C operator based in Netherlands. The deal includes the official integration of Playson’s famous slots portfolio on the Betnation platform.
Strengthening presence in the Netherlands:
With this partnership, Playson hopes to solidify its position in the Dutch regulated market and introduce its latest content to a brand-new audience. Examples of content that will be hosted on the Betnation platform are: Buffalo Power 2: Hold and Win, 3 Pots Riches: Hold and Win and Coin Strike: Hold and Win.
Furthermore, by achieving the goal of strengthening its position in the Netherlands, the provider received the necessary impetus to meet its strategic goals for this year and beyond.
Commenting on the partnership, Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We’re pleased to have agreed a deal with Betnation, a fast-growing and exciting operator which has won over many players across the Netherlands. The country continues to garner a lot of interest with its online market continuing to evolve. As we strive to grow and reinforce our position, it’s important that we continue striking deals like this.”
Helping the operator further establish its position in the Dutch market:
On the other hand, Betnation will enjoy the popularity that comes with combining its portfolio with top content created by Playson that is fully customized and tailored to meet its needs and expectations, which means that in the future we can expect the operator to further strengthen its presence on the Dutch regulated market and expand its portfolio. It will also improve player commitment by adding new, unseen content to its portfolio.
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Regulated B2C operator Betnation has seen a rapid growth in the Netherlands, helping to set itself as one of the country’s top brands. Additionally, it provides a variety of live casino games and slots and offers frequent tournaments.
After starting in 2012 Playson has grown to become one of the largest gaming companies in the iGaming industry. Though players will find a couple of card games and table games in its selection, it is undoubtedly online slots that the provider put its full attention and energy into creating. The catalogue has grown to a considerable size, and these games can be found in hundreds and hundreds of online casinos. Also, the company is still situated in the island nation of Malta, where it constantly nab industry awards for its excellence. Other office locations include the UK, Greece, and Ukraine. Besides holding the local Malta Gaming Authority license, the Playson is either licensed or certified across dozens of other jurisdictions. Its expansion has been rapid, especially in the last few years.
The legal status of online casinos in India is complex and varies by state. While there is no federal law that explicitly addresses online gambling, the legality depends on state regulations and the type of gambling involved.
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No National Law: India does not have a specific national law regulating online casinos. However, the Public Gambling Act of 1867 prohibits operating physical casinos and gambling houses, but it doesn't cover online platforms, leaving a legal grey area for online gambling.
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State-Specific Laws: Some Indian states, like Goa, Sikkim, and Daman, have legalized land-based casinos, and others, such as Sikkim, have also licensed online gambling. Many states have banned gambling altogether, including online gambling.
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Online Sports Betting: Betting on sports, particularly cricket, is very popular in India. However, it's only explicitly legal in some states like Sikkim and Nagaland, which have laws permitting online gaming and betting.
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Legal Gray Area: Many international online casinos accept Indian players and operate legally under licenses from offshore jurisdictions (like Curacao or the UK Gambling Commission). As long as players are gambling on licensed platforms, the risk is minimal, but local authorities may still choose to regulate or restrict online gambling.
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Cryptocurrency: Some Indian players prefer using cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) for online gambling, as it provides a layer of anonymity and security.
While online casinos aren't explicitly legal across all of India, many international casinos accept Indian players, and online gambling continues to grow in popularity. Players should ensure they use licensed platforms and understand local laws before engaging in online gaming.
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