Author: Jim Munro

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Hollywoodbets after their banner advert appeared on an esports website that was accessed by a registered user who was just 16-years-old. The minimum legal age for a UK resident to use online sports betting sites or casino games is 18. Although the advert was placed […]

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has estimated that 4.31 per cent of online player accounts are subject to some form of restriction imposed by betting companies. That revelation came after UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes launched an investigation into how online betting sites in the UK treat their customers. The Commission studied data from just […]

Catawba Two Kings Casino is teaming up with NFL’s Carolina Panthers in a multiyear deal that will see the tribal casino promoted during every football game at the 75,000-capacity Bank of America Stadium. The partnership includes the placement of some in-stadium advertisements, a scoreboard feature at home games and the opportunity for Panthers fans who […]

Winning is never meant to be as easy as 1, 2, 3 but it was nearly the case in Wednesday’s lunchtime draw for 49’s, the UK-based lotto game. The winning sequence of six numbers published at 12.49pm read: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 – and even the Bonus Ball joined in the fun, […]

Coral has extended its sponsorship package with Goodwood Racecourse for another three years, with a new deal set to run through to 2027. The popular UK betting site and gaming brand has already enjoyed a three-year partnership with the West Sussex racecourse, originally stepping in as sponsor of the Qatar Goodwood Festival in 2022. The […]

An online gambler has been given the backing of Michigan’s Supreme Court as she pursues a $3.1 million claim against sports betting and gaming entertainment giant BetMGM. Jacqueline Davis has been given the green light to fight for her disputed multi-million dollar online gambling winnings in trial court after a 7-0 unanimous decision in her […]

Hard Rock Bet has officially launched in Colorado, extending the sportsbook’s reach to nine US states. The online gaming operator secured market access through an agreement with Johnny Nolan’s Casino in Cripple Creek. That partnership was an essential requirement to get the deal off the ground as state regulators have to ensure that an operator […]

Online gaming has overtaken slot machines as the largest source of gambling revenue in Pennsylvania, for the first time in the state’s history. The announcement came as the Pennyslyvania Gaming Contol Board (PGCB) revealed gambling activity had generated a record $6.4 billion in revenues since the start of July 2024. That obliterated the previous best […]

William Hill’s parent company Evoke has declared an upturn in revenue for the first six months of 2025, although online gaming has been the driving force behind the group’s improved figures. Evoke manages the William Hill retail and online operations, together with the 888 brands, encompassing betting, casino and poker, as well as Mr Green […]

Allwyn International has revealed plans to become sole owner of Greek and Cypriot online sports betting and iGaming specialists Stoiximan as it looks to make giant strides in the digital gaming market. It is another statement of intent from the leading multi-national lottery and gaming operator, which has been divesting its land-based casino assets in […]

India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has been forced to issue a fresh summons to tech giants Google and Meta after executives from both companies failed to appear before the agency on Monday. The ED is investigating online betting and potential money laundering and wanted to meet company representatives to discuss digital advertisements that both platforms […]

Pavilion Payments, specialists in cashless, contactless and mobile gaming, has announced the acquisition of CasinoSoft as it looks to build a unified solution to simplify and modernise gaming operations. The Las Vegas-based player funding and payment experts announced the move in an official statement, declaring: “Pavilion Payments acquires CasinoSoft to revolutionize gaming payments and compliance.” […]