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BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 2024Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 2024The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Now Live: Exciting Tournaments at SOFTSWISS Casinos
Visit any leading online gaming platform, and you’ll find the most intriguing games from the best software providers. Players at SoftSwiss casinos are in for a treat with the new enhanced tournaments featuring amazing live tournaments. The...Jan 31, 2024Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 2024The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023Las Vegas Casinos Level Up Their Sanitation in the Face of COVID-19
Las Vegas Casinos Level Up Their Sanitation in the Face of COVID-19
Las Vegas is stepping up efforts to try and curb potential Coronavirus risks to any tourists visiting the city after the first confirmed case was reported in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas. Major casino operators such as MGM Resorts International tha...Mar 11, 2020March 2020 is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Pennsylvania
March 2020 is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Pennsylvania
March is recognised across the USA as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) and is supported by the National Council on Problem Gambling: “Groups across America hold conferences, air Public Service Announcements, provide counsellor training, ho...Mar 09, 2020Two Sin City Casino Properties Wooing Investors amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
Two Sin City Casino Properties Wooing Investors amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
Let’s face it, Coronavirus is now a global pandemic, and 82 countries, including the United States, have fallen victim to it. It has disrupted everything from the Olympics to international travels to business and now the Stock market. Well, Investors...Mar 09, 2020Sports Betting in Michigan to Begin Just in Time for March Madness
Sports Betting in Michigan to Begin Just in Time for March Madness
On Friday, the MGCB (Michigan Gaming Control Board) finally announced that local land-based casinos will be legally allowed to offer on-site sports betting services starting Wednesday (March 11th) at 1:00 pm. All sports bettors in the state are alre...Mar 08, 2020Sin City Casinos Warn Investors on Revenue Decline as a Result of COVID-19
Sin City Casinos Warn Investors on Revenue Decline as a Result of COVID-19
Las Vegas, one of the most iconic gambling cities across the globe, is buckling up for revenue dip as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak in China. Given that movement from China to the United States is heavily restricted, casinos in Vegas are feeli...Mar 05, 2020Two Las Vegas Casinos Succumb to A Puzzling Computer Outage
Two Las Vegas Casinos Succumb to A Puzzling Computer Outage
Two downtown Las Vegas casinos are slowly getting back to normal after a massive computer outage. The problem brought down dozens of slot machines across two different casinos, and right now, more questions are lingering about what might have caused...Mar 05, 2020Macau Revenues Crashed 90% In February 2020
Macau Revenues Crashed 90% In February 2020
The Coronavirus outbreak which hit the world like a tidal wave just as the Chinese New Year was set to commence may have struck a death blow to the Macau gambling sector. In a move that we all agree was the right thing to do given the severity of the...Mar 02, 2020White House & Google Cancel Las Vegas Conferences Amid Fears of the Coronavirus
White House & Google Cancel Las Vegas Conferences Amid Fears of the Coronavirus
Since the Coronavirus outbreak in China, 56 countries have registered infections, with the USA confirming their first death from the disease. Given that the virus is still at large, big organizations can no longer hold large conferences and concerned...Mar 01, 2020Mr Green Receives A £3 Million Penalty Over Systematic Failings
Mr Green Receives A £3 Million Penalty Over Systematic Failings
William Hill, the parent company of Mr Green, has been slapped with a £3 million fine after being found guilty of breaching the rules that prevent gambling harm and money laundering in the UK. The renowned gambling operator has become the ninth onlin...Feb 27, 2020How iGaming Stocks are Impacted by the Coronavirus
How iGaming Stocks are Impacted by the Coronavirus
Early this month, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus epidemic a public health emergency of international concern. The COVID-19 outbreak has crushed the general economy of the People’s Republic of China, hitting even harder in Maca...Feb 27, 2020Crown Resorts Risk It All By Sending Funds To Known Drug Trafficker
Crown Resorts Risk It All By Sending Funds To Known Drug Trafficker
Australia-based Crown Resorts is having first-hand experience of the old adage “when it rains it pours” as they face yet another scandal that could further jeopardise their standing with the New South Wales (NSW) Gaming Regulators. First It Rain...Feb 26, 2020Overwatch League Cancels Seoul Esports Matches Due to Coronavirus
Overwatch League Cancels Seoul Esports Matches Due to Coronavirus
Amid fears of the deadly Coronavirus in South Korea, the Overwatch League has announced that they have cancelled Seoul Dynasty events. This cancellation will affect the week 5,6, and 7 OWL 2020 matches together with the home event of the Seoul Dynast...Feb 25, 2020