Five Casinos Face UKGC Regulatory Action for Social Responsibility and AML Failings
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has sanctioned five land-based casinos for failing to follow social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) rules.
Gambling Industry News
DraftKings Acquires Media Company Vegas Sports Information Network
US sports betting operator DraftKings has announced that it has purchased gambling media company Vegas Sports Information Network Inc. (VSiN).
Wyoming Lawmakers Approve Online Sports Betting Bill
Wyoming's Senate has approved an amended house bill that will see the state establish a regulated online sports betting industry.
Tennessee Posts Sports Betting Handle of $176.3 Million for February
The Tennessee Education Lottery has issued its latest monthly revenue report showing a sports betting handle of $176.3 million for the month of February.
Court Injunction Temporarily Lifts Tennessee Action 24/7 License Suspension
Tennessee Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal has issued an injunction that temporarily lifts Tennessee Action 24/7's sports betting license suspension.
PointsBet Enters Pennsylvania and Mississippi With Expanded Penn National Deal
Australian online bookmaker PointsBet has agreed an expanded deal with Penn National that will give the operator market access to iGaming and sports betting in Pennsylvania and retail sports betting in Mississippi.
Casumo Receives Second Multi-Million Pound Fine From UKGC for Regulatory Failures
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined online casino firm Casumo £6million for breaching anti-money laundering rules and failing to ensure that players were gambling responsibly.
Hillside Sports Fined SEK1 Million for Offering Odds on Match Featuring Underage Players
Swedish gaming regulator Spelinspektionen has fined Bet365 operator Hillside Sports SEK1 million (€98,000) for offering odds on a friendly match that featured underage players.
Casino News
Bally’s Agrees £2bn Takeover Deal for Gamesys
US casino owner Bally's has agreed a deal to takeover online gambling firm Gamesys in a deal worth £2 billion.
Gambling Industry News
Premier League Clubs Meet to Discuss Gambling Sponsorship Deals
English Premier League Clubs have agreed to meet on Thursday to discuss shirt sponsorship deals with gambling companies.
Gambling Industry News
Tennessee Action 24/7 Suing Over Suspended Sportsbook License
Tennessee sportsbook operator Tennessee Action 24/7 has filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Lottery in response to the suspension of its sports betting license earlier this week.
Gambling Industry News
West Virginia Sports Betting Handle Drops to $155.2 Million in February
The West Virginia Lottery Commission has revealed that the state's sports betting handle dropped to $155,216,869 for the month of February.
Gambling Industry News
Pennsylvania Posts Sports Betting Handle of $509.5 Million for February
Pennsylvania's Gaming Control Board has released February's monthly revenue report showing that the state's 16 operators posted a sports betting handle of $509,547,820 for the month.
Gambling Business News
Entain Set for Enlabs Takeover as Shareholders Accept Revised Offer
Ladbrokes owner Entain is poised to takeover Swedish online bookmaker Enlabs after improving its cash offer from 40 to 53 Swedish Kronor (€5.22) per share.
Casino News
Blackstone Equity Group Bids $8 Billion for Crown Resorts
Australian gaming group Crown Resorts has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from the Blackstone Group Inc. to buy all shares in an AUD$8 billion takeover deal.