State of the Union: VA Tech player dismissed, Holt out at IC360, more
VA Tech drops player over Temple betting probe Temple transfer Hysier Miller has been dismissed from the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team amid a sports betting investigation of Temple, Sports...
View ArticleUnions rally in support of Hudson Yards casino
The rally, dubbed “We Build,” was in response to recent efforts by the nonprofit group Protect the High Line. That group objects to the project. In addition, it says buildings would obstruct iconic...
View ArticleReport: India online gaming at risk for financial crime
In a new report, “Combating Money Laundering in the Online Gaming Ecosystem,” the Digital India Foundation (DIF) warned against fraud, money laundering and terrorism financing in the country’s online...
View ArticleOntario online total gambling handle continued to grow in Q2, though sports...
Gamblers in Ontario wagered CA$18.7 billion ($13.5 billion/£10.4 billion/€12.5 billion) across all platforms, the highest amount bet during any quarter since digital sports betting and online gambling...
View ArticleIsle of Man licensees block almost 3,000 underage gamblers in 2023
The Online Responsible Gambling Survey Report features responses from 33 out of 35 total Isle of Man licensees. It covers the effectiveness of the responsible gambling controls currently in place...
View ArticleEasyJet founder launches EasyBet online betting brand
Developed in partnership with betting exchange Matchbook, the EasyBet.net website is now live and taking bets on a range of sports. Customers have access to various markets and bet types across a...
View ArticleDutch mental health body urges outright online gambling advertising ban
Last July, the Dutch government implemented a ban on most gambling advertising across various media channels. This includes television, radio and print, as well as advertising in public places....
View ArticleWeekend Report: Operators criticised for research tax credits in Australia,...
Australia government mulls changes to research tax credits in gambling industry Firstly this week, the Australian government could change the rules for gambling and betting operators that want to...
View ArticleAristocrat awarded first gaming vendor licence in UAE
The supplier will be able to provide its land-based gaming machines, technology and online casino content to licensed operators. According to a press release, it will operate under the GCGRA’s Gaming...
View ArticlePhilippines could exit FATF grey list in early 2025
The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publishes the list three times a year. As of 24 October, the Philippines remained in the lineup of “jurisdictions under increased monitoring” along...
View ArticleJordan Maynard officially named Massachusetts gaming chair
Maynard has been serving as the interim chair since former MGC chief Cathy Judd-Stein retired from public service in March. Governor Maura Healy also appointed former Melrose mayor Paul Brodeur as the...
View ArticleWest Flagler stands down in Florida and announces partnership with Seminoles
The announcement came four months after the US Supreme Court declined to hear the West Flagler case against the US Department of Justice (DoJ). That decision allowed an appellate court decision to...
View ArticleTekkorp Capital eyes Africa for “rapidly-growing” investment opportunities
Gaming investment fund Tekkorp Capital believes Africa offers some of the industry’s most exciting growth opportunities and is seeking out locally led businesses to turn them into regional leaders, it...
View ArticleSantander report presents conflicting data on how gambling has impacted...
Released on 22 October, the report blames online gambling’s delayed and drawn-out legislation process for increased in betting in Brazil. “This seven-year gap between the legalisation and the...
View ArticleSmartplay latest to secure vendor licence in UAE
Smartplay will now be able to provide lottery and gaming equipment to licensed companies in the UAE. The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), which oversees the UAE market, approved...
View ArticleSummer of sport fails to halt betting activity decline in Belgium
Published this week, the ‘Summer of Sports 2024’ report details players’ betting activity throughout this summer. This period includes major events such as Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games in Paris,...
View ArticlePagcor revenue tops PHP79.43 billion in opening nine months
Data released by Pagcor on Tuesday (29 October) shows PHP69.88 billion of all revenue came from gaming operations and licence fees. Other related services contributed PHP6.43 billion and other income...
View ArticleAdele said no to $200m in Macau, but MGM Cotai hopes to wow with ‘Macau 2049’...
Macau 2049 celebrates the 1999 handover of the then Portuguese colony to the PRC. The show is part of MGM’s commitment to invest in more non-gaming attractions. It will take the stage on 15 December...
View ArticlePlenty of support for Missouri legal wagering initiative, but fate unclear
FanDuel’s latest deposit brings the total contributions to the “Winning for Missouri Education” campaign to $40.7 million (£31.2 million/€37.6 million), according to Missouri Ethics Commission...
View ArticleLas Vegas locals market, downtown drive Nevada revenue up 3.3% YoY in September
NGCB data showed that downtown Las Vegas tallied $91 million in GGR for September. That represented a 33% increase from last year, the highest jump from any Nevada market. The Las Vegas locals sector...
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