Laurence Escalante Set To Buyout Investors In VGW
Laurence Escalante is set to take full control of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the company behind Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker.
Gambling Industry News
Greyhound Racing At Wolverhampton Racecourse Edges Closer Ahead Of Autumn Opening
Greyhound racing at Wolverhampton Racecourse is edging ever closer following the local council’s announcement of the project’s latest development. Wolverhampton Council revealed it had made the application to vary a premises license under the Gambling Act 2005, adding a greyhound track to the venue. The application, submitted recently to the Licensing Authority, will see the […]
Melbourne Gambler Turns Down $25,000 From Betting Company To Withdraw Complaint
Gordon Burns, a 23-year-old from Melbourne, revealed that he turned down an offer of AU$ 25,000 to withdraw a complaint against BetNation and BetDeluxe.
Study Finds Blue Light Influences Gambling Behavior
A study has shown that increased exposure to blue light can make gamblers less sensitive to losses, and therefore increase risk-taking behavior.
Judge Allows Stake.us To Stay Active In California, For Now
A judge in California sent a lawsuit against Stake.us to arbitration, allowing the sweepstakes casino platform to continue operations in the state.
Sweepstakes Casinos Growth Outstripping Online Casinos
New research shows sweepstakes casinos are acquiring new customers at three times the rate of online casinos.
Japanese Police Arrest Man In Biggest Individual Online Gambling Investigation The Country Has Seen
It’s been reported that Japanese police have arrested a man on suspicion of online gambling – in a case they are saying is thought to be the biggest individual betting-related investigation the country have ever seen. With the accused said to have wagered up to 28 billion yen and also working as an affiliate marketer. […]
High 5 Games Agrees To Pay $1.5 Million Fine And Exit Connecticut
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced it has reached a settlement with High 5 Games over claims the company is operating an illegal online casino.
Gambling Industry News
Sports Gambling Hall Of Famer Gives Betting Advice
Jeff Whitelaw, a professional gambler set to be inducted into the sports gambling hall of fame, has given advice to bettors to go against the public.
Sportsbetting News
BetMGM Takes First Venture Into Women’s Sports With Las Vegas Aces Partnership
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 […]
Gambling Industry News
Iowa Bettor Sues DraftKings Over Not Paying Out $14 Million Parlay
Nicholas Bavas, a 37-year-old Iowa resident, has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings after the company voided a 20-leg parlay on the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February last year.
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
GB Gambling Commission Initiate New Consumer Voice Framework
It’s been reported this week the Gambling Commission have launched a new Consumer Voice framework model – which will improve how the regulatory body to learn more about how people across Great Britain gamble. With four research suppliers – Yonder Consulting, The Behavioural Insights Team, Humankind Research and Savanta – signing two-year deals to cover […]
Gambling Business News
Dan Le Batard And Meadowlark Media Sign New Deal With DraftKings
Dan Le Batard announced on his podcast on Wednesday that he has won "the prize everyone in podcasting wants", a new sponsorship deal with DraftKings.
Gambling Industry News
CFTC Nominee Brain Quintenz To Give Up Position At Kalshi
Brain Quintenz, Trump's nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced he will resign from his position on Kalshi's board upon taking office.
Gambling Industry News
Brazilian Soccer Clubs Oppose Ban On Betting Sponsors
Brazilian soccer clubs have voiced their opposition to a proposed ban on betting sponsors. More than 50 clubs issued a joint statement on Tuesday stating their concern about financial collapse due to Senator Carlos Portinho's bill that imposes restrictions on advertising boards in stadiums and sports arenas.