Author: Jim Munro
Posts by Jim Munro
Award-winning rapper Jay-Z has appeared as part of a delegation making a pitch for a $5.4 billion Caesars Palace Times Square casino project in New York. The Roc Nation co-founder, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was among representatives for Caesars Palace and SL Green as they presented their bid to the Community Advisory Committee […]
Konami Gaming, Inc has been awarded a license to operate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), joining a growing number of suppliers who have been keen to step into the rapidly emerging market for commercial gaming. A leading global provider of casino management systems and mobile casino games, Konami Gaming secured a Gaming-Related Vendor License […]
The combined casino and sports betting revenue from Massachussetts’ gaming industry nearly topped $160 million for June 2025. The state’s three commercial casinos earned approximately $97.68 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) with the remainder of the $159.73 million being generated from wagering on sports. Sports betting was only launched in the state in early […]
Rabona has been announced as the new Official Regional Sports Betting Partner of 2024-25 Serie A champions Napoli. The collaboration will see the international online casino and sportsbook operator launch a suite of community driven experiences and activations, aimed at engaging football fans with its digital-first offering. For Napoli, the deal is the next step […]
DATA.BET, the supplier of sportsbook solutions, and Odds Reactor have announced a partnership to produce a new and expanded sports betting service. Odds Reactor is a global B2B odds feed provider based in Helsinki, Finland, and work has already been completed to integrate DATA.BET’s portfolio into its products. That has resulted in a significant raising […]
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 […]