BetMGM And FanDuel Join Push for Military Problem Gambling Research
Leading sportsbooks BetMGM and FanDuel have joined calls to research problem gambling among active-duty military members and veterans.
Gambling Industry News
Maine Online Casino Bill Heads To Governor For Approval
A committee of lawmakers in Maine approved legislation to legalize online casinos, sending the bill to Governor Janet Mills for approval.
Hard Rock Bet Honor $5,000 Live Trivia Winnings Despite Technical Glitch
There were many happy Hard Rock Bet customers this week, as the casino platform honored $5,000 cash payouts – despite these ‘Live Trivia’ winnings coming due to a technical fault. New Jersey Hard Rock Bet Players Rewarded With $5,000 Payouts Due To ‘Live Trivia’ Malfunction If a technical glitch at a US online casino results […]
Ohio Opts Not To Increase Sports Betting Tax In New Budget
Ohio lawmakers agreed on the state's new budget, but opted not to include an increase on sports betting tax.
California To Declare Daily Fantasy Sports As Illegal Gambling
California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta is expected to declare real‑money online daily fantasy sports (DFS) illegal in the state in the next week.
Fartcoin Blows Up: Use It To Get A Mortgage And Gamble At Casinos
As well as using Fartcoin to gamble online at crypto casinos, owners could use the memecoin to apply for a mortgage under new directives by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Spain’s Gambling Ad Restrictions Lead To 55% Decline In New Players
Spain’s gambling advertisement restrictions led to a 55% decrease in new accounts being opened since its introduction in 2020. Implemented five years ago, the 2020 Royal Decree aimed to prevent minors from being exposed to gambling ads by changing the laws around advertising in the industry. That meant advertising became restricted to between 1am and […]
Nick Rust Resigns As Chair Of Gambling Commission’s Industry Forum
Nick Rust is to leave his position as Chair of the Gambling Commission’s industry form after just two years in the job. Rust will exit the role at the end of November, as confirmed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) earlier this week. He formerly held prominent positions in the gambling and sport industry, most […]
Casino News
Curacao Extends Gambling Licenses Before New Regulations
Curacao has temporarily extended gambling licenses for offshore sportsbooks and offshore casinos for six months while new regulations are put in place.
Casino News
Joe Asher To Launch Boomer’s Sportsbook, Nevada’s First Independent Betting Platform
A veteran in the sports betting industry, Joe Asher announced plans to launch Nevada's first non-casino-owned sportsbook, Boomer's Sportsbook.
Gambling Business News
Prediction Market Site Kalshi Valued At $2 Billion, Polymarket At $1 Billion
Rounds of funding for prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket value the two platforms at $2 billion and $1 billion, respectively.
Gambling Industry News
Resorts World Racino at Aqueduct Tops In Nation In Slot Machine Revenue For May Generating $57.5m
The New York Gaming Association have reported Resorts World racino at Aqueduct has topped the in nation in slot machine revenue for May – after racking in a staggering $57.5m Aqueduct’s Resorts World Racino Topped Mohegan Sun Casino In May Slot Machine Revenue The Resorts World racino in Aqueduct hit the jackpot in May when […]
Australia Gambling News
Australia Warns Influencers Of Hefty Fines For Promoting Illegal Gambling Sites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has warned that social media influencers could face fines of up to AU$ 2.5 million ($1.6 million) for promoting unregulated gambling websites.
Casino News
Plans For New 24-Hour Dublin Gambling Arcade Met With Severe Backlash
Plans to build a new 24-hour gambling arcade in Dublin, Ireland have been met with severe backlash by the HSE Addiction Service. As online casinos in Ireland continue to thrive, applicant Peter McNally wants to open a ‘gaming and amusement’ arcade in the north Dublin suburb of Ballymun. The application plans to change the use […]
Gambling Industry News
Betway Announces Four-Year Sponsorship Extension With South Africa Rugby
Betway has announced a four-year sponsorship extension with South Africa rugby to broaden its coverage across the country’s program. Betway, widely regarded as one of the best betting sites in the UK, renewed its partnership with the national team which will now stretch further. The sponsorship had previously only applied to the Springbok men and […]