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Disney 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, 2023Kentucky 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, 2023The 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, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 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, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Disney 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, 2023Kentucky 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, 2023The 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, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 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, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Sporttrade Pioneers ‘Robinhood-Inspired Sports Trading’ in New Jersey
Sporttrade Pioneers ‘Robinhood-Inspired Sports Trading’ in New Jersey
Week 2 of the NFL marks a new dawn for New Jersey’s sports wagering platforms. Sporttrade, a Philadelphia-based sports betting technology firm, has launched the first-ever regulated sports trading exchange app in the Garden State. The platform has no...Sep 20, 2022Genting Joins Macau License Race with Surprise Last-Minute Bid
Genting Joins Macau License Race with Surprise Last-Minute Bid
It’s official! There are now seven contenders for the soon-to-be-renewed gambling licenses in Macau, China’s Special Administrative Region (SAR). In a surprise move, GMM Ltd, a company linked to Genting Malaysia, tendered a bid to join the race to be...Sep 18, 2022Pew Research: 1 in 5 Americans Wagered Money on Sports in 2021
Pew Research: 1 in 5 Americans Wagered Money on Sports in 2021
A recent report by the American Trends Panel (ATP) of the Pew Research Center has revealed that in 2021, about 1 in 5 Americans participated in sports betting in one form or another. The survey engaged some 6,034 US adults over 18 years old, each of...Sep 16, 2022New Report Reveals Surprising Stats About Male Gamblers
New Report Reveals Surprising Stats About Male Gamblers
In the past, many have referred to the gambling industry as a man’s world. Gambling venues from decades ago were boys’ clubs, and the only women were those serving drinks, dealing cards, or cheering for their male counterparts. Although gender segreg...Sep 15, 2022BetMGM and Arizona Cardinals Unveil the First US Sportsbook in an NFL Stadium
BetMGM and Arizona Cardinals Unveil the First US Sportsbook in an NFL Stadium
BetMGM and the Arizona Cardinals have joined forces to debut the first ever sportsbook at an NFL stadium. The two-story 17,000 square-foot sportsbook has been constructed on the north end of the Great Lawn of the State Farm Stadium, the home of the C...Sep 12, 2022Special Report: The Growing Potential of iGaming in African Markets
Special Report: The Growing Potential of iGaming in African Markets
Africa has always been an apparent underdog when it comes to technological advancements. However, that story is fast changing as internet penetration, and device distribution in the continent continue to improve. iGaming developers and operators have...Sep 10, 2022Kansas Blocks 100K+ Missouri Log-in Attempts During Sports Betting Debut
Kansas Blocks 100K+ Missouri Log-in Attempts During Sports Betting Debut
Sports betting in the Sunflower state was launched on September 1, 2022, joining dozens of other states, including Louisiana, Ontario, and New York. For clarification purposes, the first day of September marked a soft launch, followed by an official...Sep 09, 2022Technology and Regulation Breeds Success for Swedish Gambling
Technology and Regulation Breeds Success for Swedish Gambling
Since Swedish lawmakers rolled out the welcome wagon to foreign gambling operators, the country’s igaming market has become a noteworthy contender in the global online casino industry. Moving away from a state-owned monopoly market meant local operat...Sep 08, 2022AGA Debuts the First Edition of its Responsible Gaming Education Month
AGA Debuts the First Edition of its Responsible Gaming Education Month
Last Thursday, the American Gaming Association (AGA) commenced its inaugural Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) by releasing a reissue of the Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations Guide (RGSRG). Following the launch of the RGEW, Cait DeB...Sep 08, 2022Sin City Posts the Highest Visitation Volume Since the Onset of Covid-19
Sin City Posts the Highest Visitation Volume Since the Onset of Covid-19
A new report released by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Research Center, Las Vegas received a record number of monthly visitors in July since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. LVCVA reported that about 3.5 million people s...Sep 06, 2022Swedish Gambling Operator Ups the Ante for Responsible Gambling Support
Swedish Gambling Operator Ups the Ante for Responsible Gambling Support
Sweden’s leading gambling operator, Svenska Spel, announced its plans to help fund research initiatives for the country’s gambling industry. The lottery and gaming operator has SEK42 million set aside for this cause over the next five years. Although...Sep 03, 2022Positive GGR in Europe Supports the Impact of Regulated Gambling
Positive GGR in Europe Supports the Impact of Regulated Gambling
While most industries are still finding their feet in the post-pandemic economy, Europe’s gambling industry reports positive recoveries. Considering the latest statistics for gross gaming revenue (GGR) in countries like Portugal, the UK, and Denmark,...Aug 31, 2022