Pokerstars achieves sports betting licensed status in Denmark

December 5, 2015

Danish sports betting fans will soon be able to enjoy safe and fair online betting on sports in Denmark on PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. brand. The Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) has awarded PokerStars a temporary one-year sports betting licence, and the company plans to apply for a full five-year permit. PokerStars, which entered the sports […]

Full Tilt awarded Danish license

May 14, 2015

Amaya Gaming Group’s Full Tilt business has been licensed to operate in the Danish market, joining sister-group PokerStars with the launch of online poker and casino games. The company holds licensing in the United Kingdom, Malta, Isle of Man and Denmark following its relaunch in 2012.

Poker cheating scandal in Denmark

December 15, 2014

Danish media and internet message boards were active over the weekend, speculating on who was involved in allegations of serious professional high stakes cheating using Trojans inserted into opponents’ computers. The Danish press carried reports that the Danish police economic crime unit was investigating charges laid by several nosebleed stakes internet players who have claimed […]