Author: Joe Lyons
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BetMGM has taken its first major step into women’s sports by announcing a partnership with the two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Since its inception in 2018, BetMGM has grown into of the biggest online casinos in the USA and Europe and now acts as an industry leader in iGaming. Widely regarded as one of […]
Leading Irish bookmaker BoyleSports rewarded its biggest losing customers with hospitality tickets to the upcoming GAA All-Ireland finals. BoyleSports own an executive box at Croke Park in Dublin – the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) which hosts the All-Ireland finals in Gaelic football and hurling each year. The firm based in Dundalk, one […]
The Irish Football Association is seeking to ban all professional players and club officials from betting on football worldwide. As it stands, Irish League players and officials aren’t allowed to bet on domestic matches but they are allowed to use sports betting apps to wager on fixtures outside of Northern Ireland. IFA To Join English […]
DraftKings was denied a motion to dismiss the case brought against it by MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI) for misappropriation of publicity and unjust enrichment. In simpler terms, MLB players are suing one of the leading USA sports betting sites for using players’ identities without permission on its sportsbook and social media posts. DraftKings’ Motion To […]
Unibet has been fined AU$1 million for over 100,000 breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found more than 100,000 violations of the country’s gambling rules. Unibet Failed To Close 954 Accounts Which Had Registered With BetStop Unibet paid a AU$1,014,120 penalty in total for […]
Irish-based gaming superpower Flutter have been outbid by International Gaming Technology (IGT) to run one of the world’s most lucrative lottery licenses. IGT Lands €2.23 Billion Deal To Operate Italian Lotto Earlier this year, Flutter were considered favourites in the race to land the lottery license before IGT swooped in with an offer Italian regulators […]
Caesars has launched its first in-person sports betting facility in the state of Oregon at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay. Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Caesars Operation Caesars Entertainment has entered the Oregon sports betting market by launching in-person wagering at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe. The […]
The NCAA could be set for a huge change as it considers lifting the ban on students betting on pro sports. Sports Illustrated is reporting there is momentum building toward the NCAA removing its ban against gambling on professional sports. What Are The NCAA’s Rules On Gambling? As it stands, student-athletes and coach or athletics […]
A new study by the Gambling Commission has found gamblers in the United Kingdom don’t trust support tools offered by bookmakers. A report titled ‘qualitative research on the consequences of gambling’ was published by the government agency on May 8 and featured participants who had suffered severe consequences from their own gambling over the last […]
Stake has been dealt a significant blow following the suspension of Indian Premier League cricket amid ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The league has been suspended – initially for a week – due to security concerns as tensions continue to rise between the two countries. The news comes as a substantial hit to online […]
The UK Gambling Commission have reported a 7% growth in the British betting and gaming space through the first quarter of 2025. British Gambling Market On The Rise With 7% Growth In Q1 2025 Data for January-March – which covers 80% of licensed operators in the United Kingdom – showed a 7% increase in online […]
Online casino revenue in the United States broke the $900 million barrier in March, setting a new record across seven regulated states in the country. Pennsylvania Posts Record $291.6 Million Online Casino Revenue In March Pennsylvania was the most successful location, where real money online casino operators raked in $291.6 million compared to $230.6 million […]