Gambling Industry News

Canada’s Leading Newspaper Group Primed to Open Online Casino to ‘Fund Journalism’

Canada’s Leading Newspaper Group Primed to Open Online Casino to ‘Fund Journalism’

Torstar Corporation, which owns over 70 newspapers in Canada, has announced plans to open an online casino to help 'support the growth and expansion of quality journalism'.

Ukraine Sets Flat 10% Tax Rate on all Forms of Gambling

Ukraine's committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy has approved a flat 10% tax rate on all forms of gambling.

Macau Gambling Revenue Surges by 135.6% for February Marking First Rise in 17 Months

Macau's gaming year-on-year revenue has grown for the first time in 17 months with official figures showing a surge of 135.6% for the month of February.

UKGC Data Shows British Gambling Participation Falls in 2020

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) released data this week showing that participation in British gambling fell by 5% for 2020.

Pennsylvania Gets Another Online Casino as BetMGM Launches Borgata Casino App

Pennsylvania Gets Another Online Casino as BetMGM Launches Borgata Casino App

BetMGM has launched the Borgata Online Casino mobile app in Pennsylvania as part of a market access partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

Carousel Partnership with Caesars Sees Sportsbetting.com Set For Launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.

Carousel Partnership with Caesars Sees Sportsbetting.com Set For Launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.

Carousel Group, the owner of sportsbetting.com, has joined forces with Caesars Entertainment in a 10-year partnership deal that will see its sportsbook launch in New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa.

Internet Gaming Bill Could See Online Casinos Legalised in Illinois

Internet Gaming Bill Could See Online Casinos Legalised in Illinois

Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 3142 that, if passed, will see the state establish a regulated online casino industry. Should the legislation pass a House vote, existing land-based casinos would be allowed to apply for internet gaming licenses paving the way for online poker and casino games within the state.

Online Poker Joins Sports Betting on North Dakota General Election Voter Ballot

Online Poker Joins Sports Betting on North Dakota General Election Voter Ballot

North Dakota lawmakers yesterday advanced legislation that would put the legalisation of sports betting and online poker on next year's general election ballot.

Betting & Gambling Jobs

Enlabs Returns to Swedish Market Before Launching in Belarus and Ukraine

Gaming operator Enlabs has confirmed the brand's Swedish relaunch as part of a strategic growth plan that includes launches in both Ukraine and Belarus in 2021.

Gambling Business News

Score Media Becomes Latest Publicly Listed US Sportsbook in $183 Million IPO

Canadian sportsbook operator Score Media & Gaming (SCR) announced yesterday that it will commence a US IPO with the intention of raising $183 million. The move will see the company move its equity to the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Gambling Industry News

Flutter Bans Use of Credit Cards for All Customers In Ireland as Part of New Safer Gambling Measures

Flutter Entertainment PLC (FLTR) has announced new safer gambling measures in Ireland that include an outright ban on the use of credit cards on all customer accounts. Flutter's Irish brands including SkyBet, Paddy Power, and BetFair will stop accepting credit card payments by mid-April from both online and retail customers.

Gambling Affiliate Industry News

Full Tilt Finally Folds – Poker Brand Closes Doors on February 25th

The Stars Group has announced that Full Tilt Poker will close down this week with all players on the platform migrated to PokerStars.

Gambling Industry News

North Dakota One Step Closer to Legalizing Sports Betting After House Committee Endorses Bill

North Dakota's House Judiciary Committee endorsed House Bill 1234 that would allow North Dakotans to vote on the legalization of sports betting during the 2022 election season.

Gambling Business News

Bally’s Becomes NHL Sports Betting Partner in the Gambling Giant’s First Ever Partnership with a Sports League

The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a marketing partnership with land-based gaming operator Bally's Corporation. The partnership deal will allow Bally's to use NHL branding and logos along with the league's official stats and data in conjunction with its sports betting operations.

Gambling Industry News

Canada Overwhelmingly Passes New Bill Bringing Single Game Sports Betting One Step Closer

Canada's Parliament voted on Wednesday to pass MP Kevin Waugh's Bill C-218 which will allow Canadians to take part in single game sports betting.

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