Gambling Industry News

Hard Rock Bet Extends Reach Across US With Colorado Launch

Hard Rock Bet Extends Reach Across US With Colorado Launch

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 […]

Professional Bettor Placed 30 Wagers In 46 Minutes on Terry Rozier, Investigation Reveals

A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes on Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, according to documents obtained by ESPN. Rozier remains under federal investigation and has not been cleared of any wrongdoing on a potential gambling probe, despite claims from NBA insider Shams Charania earlier this year that the player was exonerated. In […]

Online Gaming Takes Over From Slots As No 1 Gambling Revenue In Pennsylvania

Online gaming has overtaken slot machines as the largest source of gambling revenue in Pennsylvania, for the first time in the state’s history. The announcement came as the Pennyslyvania Gaming Contol Board (PGCB) revealed gambling activity had generated a record $6.4 billion in revenues since the start of July 2024. That obliterated the previous best […]

William Hill Parent Company Evoke Reports Growth Across Online And Retail Units

William Hill’s parent company Evoke has declared an upturn in revenue for the first six months of 2025, although online gaming has been the driving force behind the group’s improved figures. Evoke manages the William Hill retail and online operations, together with the 888 brands, encompassing betting, casino and poker, as well as Mr Green […]

Allwyn Agrees Acquistion Of Stoiximan In Shift Towards Digital-First Gaming Operations

Allwyn Agrees Acquistion Of Stoiximan In Shift Towards Digital-First Gaming Operations

Allwyn International has revealed plans to become sole owner of Greek and Cypriot online sports betting and iGaming specialists Stoiximan as it looks to make giant strides in the digital gaming market. It is another statement of intent from the leading multi-national lottery and gaming operator, which has been divesting its land-based casino assets in […]

Crypto-Based Polymarket To Make US Return After Striking $112m Deal

Crypto-Based Polymarket To Make US Return After Striking $112m Deal

Polymarket will return to the United States market after acquiring derivatives exchange QCEX for $112 million. The world’s largest prediction market announced its purchase of the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse on Monday, paving the way for a comeback to America following two years out. The crypto betting site will now be considered compliant under US regulations as […]

Betfred Extends Sponsorship Of World Matchplay Darts Until At Least 2030

Betfred Extends Sponsorship Of World Matchplay Darts Until At Least 2030

Betfred has extended its sponsorship of the World Matchplay Darts until at least 2030. The popular UK betting site will continue to hold the naming rights to the World Matchplay (since 2019) and Women’s World Matchplay (since 2022) tournaments. Prize funds in both events will increase from the 2026 renewal as the World Matchplay prize […]

Google And Meta Receive Fresh Summons In India Betting Probe

Google And Meta Receive Fresh Summons In India Betting Probe

India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has been forced to issue a fresh summons to tech giants Google and Meta after executives from both companies failed to appear before the agency on Monday. The ED is investigating online betting and potential money laundering and wanted to meet company representatives to discuss digital advertisements that both platforms […]

Betting & Gambling Jobs

Pavilion Payments Acquires CasinoSoft To ‘Revolutionize’ Casino Operations

Pavilion Payments, specialists in cashless, contactless and mobile gaming, has announced the acquisition of CasinoSoft as it looks to build a unified solution to simplify and modernise gaming operations. The Las Vegas-based player funding and payment experts announced the move in an official statement, declaring: “Pavilion Payments acquires CasinoSoft to revolutionize gaming payments and compliance.” […]

Sportsbetting News

BHA Demands Separate Horse Racing Betting Tax, Fearing Losses Of Up To £160m

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is demanding a separate tax for horse racing betting amid fears new rates could cost the sport as much as £160 million. Why Is Betting Tax Harmonisation Harmful For Horse Racing? In April, the UK government launched a consultation into a proposal to harmonise all online gambling into a single […]

Sportsbetting News

MLB Extend Luis Ortiz’s Paid Leave As Gambling Investigation Continues

The MLB has extended Cleveland Guardian pitcher Luis Ortiz’s paid leave as the investigation into suspicious betting patterns continues. On Friday it was announced the MLB and MLBPA had agreed to prolong the player’s non-disciplinary paid leave – originally due to end after the All-Star break – through games on August 31 as the league […]

UK Gambling & Casino Industry News

BoyleSports Extend Galway Races Sponsorship With New Three-Year Deal

BoyleSports has extended its sponsorship of the Galway Races, penning a new-three year deal with the summer festival. The operator, one of the leading online casinos in Ireland, began its affiliation with the festival in 2022 which will now run until through 2027. BoyleSports, an independent firm founded in 1982 with headquarters in Dundalk, will […]

Bruno Mars “Almost Out of Debt” From Rumored $50M Gambling Losses

Bruno Mars followed up a surprise appearance alongside Blackpink in LA by saying he was "almost out of debt" following rumors of huge gambling losses at casinos.

Maverick Gaming Files For Bankruptcy, Closing 4 Washington Casinos

Casino and cardroom operator Maverick Gaming filed for bankruptcy on Monday and announced four of its casinos in Washington State will close.

Gambling Industry News

ASA Uphold Play’n Go Complaint For Using ‘Children-Appealing’ Cartoon Images In Ads

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have said they’ve upheld a recent complaint against Play’n Go for using cartoon imagery in a recent ad campaign – saying this is more likely to appeal to children. ASA Release Ruling On Play’n Go and Mecca Bingo Complaints Two gambling-related advertisements were brought to the attention of the […]

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