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Kentucky 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, 2023India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 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, 2023Now 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 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, 2023Now 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024IGT completes €160m Takeover of iSoftBet
IGT completes €160m Takeover of iSoftBet
Leading casino games provider International Game Technology (IGT) confirmed the completion of its iSoftBet acquisition. The New York Stock Exchange-listed company strategically increased its iGaming content library to improve its position in the comp...Jul 09, 2022UK PM and Gambling Minister Resignation Traps Gambling Act Review in Limbo
UK PM and Gambling Minister Resignation Traps Gambling Act Review in Limbo
The review of the 2005 Gambling Act of the UK will be delayed indefinitely following the recent resignation of the Gambling Minister, Chris Philp. Philp’s resignation is one of over 60 in the past few days, following a series of scandals that have hi...Jul 09, 2022Danish Gambling Industry Reports 196% Growth
Danish Gambling Industry Reports 196% Growth
Denmark’s gambling industry reports continuous improvement in land-based casino revenues as the country recovers from a pandemic-driven slump. Although online platforms experienced a drop in revenues, brick-and-mortar casinos in the country experienc...Jul 07, 2022New German Gambling Regulator Officially in Office
New German Gambling Regulator Officially in Office
One year after joining the league of regulated gambling jurisdictions around the world, Germany has an official regulator. As determined by the country’s Fourth State Treaty on Gambling, Saxony-Anhalt was a temporary solution, and as of 1 July, Glück...Jul 06, 2022Loot Boxes Under Fire in Spain and the Netherlands
Loot Boxes Under Fire in Spain and the Netherlands
More European nations consider regulating highly debated loot boxes and cause the video game feature to become age-restricted and outlawed. In recent reports, lawmakers in Spain and the Netherlands motion for legislation and the two countries may soo...Jul 05, 2022888 Holdings Completes its Acquisition of William Hill Non-US Assets From Caesars
888 Holdings Completes its Acquisition of William Hill Non-US Assets From Caesars
Leading global online gaming operator 888 Holdings has completed its acquisition of William Hill’s Non-US Assets from Caesars for a reported $2.35 billion. The sale of William Hill’s Non-US assets can be traced back to October 2020, when the 888 CEO...Jul 05, 2022Nevada Casinos Post $1B+ GGR for the 15th Consecutive Month
Nevada Casinos Post $1B+ GGR for the 15th Consecutive Month
The casino scene in the Silver State is looking pretty rosy after the state recorded its fifteenth straight month of over $1 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) since March 2021. According to data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, gaming venues...Jul 04, 2022Pragmatic Play Sponsors Marathon Runner to Aid Dr Klown Charity
Pragmatic Play Sponsors Marathon Runner to Aid Dr Klown Charity
Leading content provider, Pragmatic Play announced its investment in Steve Sammut Nurminem’s valiant goal of raising money for the Maltese charity organisation, Dr Klown. Nurminem sets out to conquer a 365km ultramarathon around the Italian island of...Jul 03, 2022Macau Gaming Regulator Orders Casinos to Cut Staff by 90% Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Macau Gaming Regulator Orders Casinos to Cut Staff by 90% Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Macau, the world’s largest gaming hub, is experiencing unprecedented but familiar setbacks in its economic lifeblood – the casino industry. But, just as most of the global gaming sector is recovering from the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,...Jul 03, 2022Safer Gambling Push from Regulators Down Under
Safer Gambling Push from Regulators Down Under
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) continues to improve the country's gambling industry. Its most recent work includes a national self-exclusion program for Aussies to take a break from harmful gambling habits. The authority dou...Jul 02, 2022Danish Regulator Clamps Down on AML Failings
Danish Regulator Clamps Down on AML Failings
Gambling operators in Denmark need to ensure they comply with the country’s regulations, as the Danish Gambling Authority takes no prisoners. Spillemyndigheden reported Tipwin to Danish authorities by filing a police report on anti-money laundering s...Jun 30, 2022US Congress Calls on DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Offshore Gaming Markets
US Congress Calls on DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Offshore Gaming Markets
A bipartisan group of 28 members of the US Congress has intensified the fight against illegal offshore gaming in the USA by penning a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The legislators have raised the alarm that offshore illegal gaming marke...Jun 30, 2022