Betsson media arm signs new Inter Milan sponsorship
As the official main partner of Inter, Betsson Sports branding will appear on the front of the team’s shirt. The deal will run for four seasons, beginning with the 2024-25 campaign. Inter describes...
View ArticleBally Bet to launch 2 July in Massachusetts; VSC goes live in Maryland
The MGC revealed that Bally Bet plans to launch at 11am local time on Tuesday. Bally Bet has had its temporary licence for about 18 months and is the last of the operators approved for a 2023 launch...
View ArticleGermany black market accounts for up to 4% of GGR in 2023, GGL claims
The black market recorded between €400m and €600m in GGR (defined by the GGL as player losses in its report) during the period, according to the regulator, compared to the legal market’s €13.7bn total...
View ArticlePace-O-Matic: Record Pennsylvania casino revenue evidence both game styles...
In a press release, Pace-O-Matic spokesman Mike Barley noted the record May gross gaming revenue of nearly $521m is proof two types of games can flourish. He said the total, from 17 licensed...
View ArticleWeekend Report: PH senator pushes POGO ban, FanDuel’s strong week in NY and more
Philippine senator renews call for online gambling ban Philippines Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for his 2022 legislation banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and all forms of...
View ArticleVirginia wagering operators see 24.6% year over year revenue growth in May
Handle and revenue were down for Virginia wagering operators against April, but that is consistent with the US sports calendar. The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball semi-finals and finals were played...
View ArticleFlutter adds Disney advisor and former Liberty Media exec to board
Both board appointments are effective from 30 July. McCarthy will become a member of the Flutter audit committee and Bennett the risk and sustainability committee. McCarthy joins the Flutter board...
View ArticleDraftKings topples FanDuel in Ohio during May
Total handle for May topped $611.6m, up 37.0% year-on-year in May. The Cleveland Cavaliers progressed to the NBA Conference semi-finals, losing to the Boston Celtics. Handle, however, was 9.2% down on...
View ArticleBally Bet now live in Bay State
Seven seems to be the lucky number for the launch – not only did Bally Bet launch in its seventh state, it is the seventh live operator in Massachusetts. The state at one point had eight platforms...
View ArticleKentucky judge upholds ban on grey “skill games”
The unlicensed machines are in convenience stores, gas stations and bars across Kentucky. They were banned by HB 594, which was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear in March 2023. Other bills to...
View ArticleDog eat dog world? In US, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest a kooky cultural event
The Nathan’s hot dog contest, held at Coney Island in New York, pits America’s top competitive eaters against one another in a race against the clock. How many hot dogs and buns can a person eat in 10...
View ArticleCanadian substance abuse NGO calls for national strategy on gambling harms
Gambling regulation is currently handled by Canada’s crown provinces, meaning this would mark a significant shift in the treatment of gambling. However the CCSA believes a coordinated approach is...
View ArticleFinland prepares for liberalised gaming market in 2027
The government initially set out plans to end Veikkaus’ current monopoly by the end of 2026. The new market will then launch in 2027. A bill currently being compiled by the ministry of the interior...
View ArticleHilco Streambank to begin selling off EBET B2C assets
Bids are due to Hilco Streambank by 30 July, with an auction taking place the following day. EBET currently operates seven igaming, online casino and sports betting brands. The sale will include...
View ArticleiCasino BV rolls out Hard Rock brand in the Netherlands
The Hard Rock brand launched through a licensing agreement with iCasino BV. The operator, led by former Novomatic Netherlands CEO, Paul Strikers, secured its operating licence from de...
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Evolution launches online live-dealer games in Delaware
The MGM-Playtech partnership will extend beyond the US. Live-dealer games streamed from the Bellagio and MGM Grand will be available to regulated markets outside of the US, as well. Companies in...
View ArticleUS DoJ preps to criminally charge Porter with felony in illegal gambling scheme
Court papers were not immediately available but, according to the Daily News, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) will seek felony charges. Porter is accused of game fixing in an illegal gambling...
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Bill that would allow tribes to sue California cardrooms under fire
The bill would allow California tribes to sue cardrooms over the claim that the privately owned cardrooms are violating the tribes’ rights. Indian Country have exclusivity for Las Vegas-style casino...
View ArticleKambi scraps 2027 targets amid slow pace of regulation
In January last year, Kambi set out several forecasts and targets it was hoping to hit by 2027. At the time it set out plans to treble FY2022 revenue. These include achieving revenue of two to three...
View ArticleIGT and Churchill Downs expand HHR outside US with Malta National Lottery
Under the initial deal, IGT will provide technology to the first Malta National Lottery HHR venue, IZIBINGO. Exacta Services, a subsidiary of Churchill Downs, will power the HHR gaming floor with its...
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