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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, 2023Gaming 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, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 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, 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, 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, 2024India'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, 2023Gaming 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, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 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, 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, 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, 2024India'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, 2024Mohegan Sun to Become First Indian Tribe to Operate in Sin City
Mohegan Sun to Become First Indian Tribe to Operate in Sin City
The Mohegan Tribe, one of the federally-recognized Native American tribes in the USA have received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to operate a casino inside the Virgin Hotel near the Vegas Strip under their Mohegan Gaming Entert...Oct 13, 2020Addiction Expert Gert-Jan Meerkerk Joins Kansspelautoriteit
Addiction Expert Gert-Jan Meerkerk Joins Kansspelautoriteit
The iGaming industry is waiting with bated breath for the launch of the Netherlands new Remote Gaming Act. Not only is the Netherlands known for creating fair and free marketplaces, but they have taken the time to develop a thorough and robust online...Oct 12, 2020NFL Slingshots Indiana’s Sports Betting Handle Past $200 Million
NFL Slingshots Indiana’s Sports Betting Handle Past $200 Million
The return of NFL has catapulted sportsbooks in Indiana to new heights in September after they collected a handle of more than $200 million for the very first time in a month. Moreover, sports betting operators from the Hoosier State also collected r...Oct 12, 2020UKGC Plans to Eradicate Irresponsible and Unethical VIP Schemes
UKGC Plans to Eradicate Irresponsible and Unethical VIP Schemes
The iGaming industry is heading into a season of stricter compliance as Norway looks into a streamlined Gambling Act, the MGA enforces its suspicious betting reporting system and the UKGC takes action to protect players from unscrupulous VIP incentiv...Oct 11, 2020Japan Postpones IR Application Period by 9 Months
Japan Postpones IR Application Period by 9 Months
On Friday, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, via the Tokyo Japan Tourism Agency announced that the central government’s Integrated Resort (IR) applications timeline for interested cities will be delayed further. Initia...Oct 11, 2020MGA To Enforce Suspicious Betting Reporting In 2021
MGA To Enforce Suspicious Betting Reporting In 2021
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has earned its reputation for being a leading gambling authority by never resting on its laurels. While sporting events and betting ground to a virtual halt over the course of the pandemic, the MGA has been hard at wo...Oct 10, 2020Report Reveals Spain’s Amazing 0.3% Problem Gambling Stat
Report Reveals Spain’s Amazing 0.3% Problem Gambling Stat
For most online gambling fans, it is an entertaining and sometimes rewarding hobby which can be enjoyed whether sitting at home or thanks to mobile casino innovation while travelling. Thanks to the great work done by software developers such as E...Oct 07, 2020US Sports Bettors Bring in a $2.1 Billion Handle for August
US Sports Bettors Bring in a $2.1 Billion Handle for August
The American Gaming Association (AGA), the premier national trade group for USA’s $240 billion gambling industry has released a new report that shows that US sports bettors spent a whopping $2.1 billion in August. This is effectively the largest mont...Oct 07, 2020888 Interested In Buying William Hill’s European Business
888 Interested In Buying William Hill’s European Business
Even betting giant William Hill was not immune to the financial impact of the pandemic. With sporting events cancelled and their massive reliance on brick-and-mortar storefronts, despite having a popular online casino, the bookmaker found itself in s...Oct 07, 2020Spain’s Problem Gambling Rate Standing at Only 0.3%
Spain’s Problem Gambling Rate Standing at Only 0.3%
Spain’s University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) has just published its Gambling & Society 2020 report, which outlines the findings of its annual market study for the state of gambling in the country for the year 2019. The research indicates that w...Oct 05, 2020GamCare’s New Toolkit Addresses Gambling Related Financial Harms
GamCare’s New Toolkit Addresses Gambling Related Financial Harms
GamCare, UK’s responsible gambling charity has introduced a new free toolkit for gambling companies, finance organizations, and debt advice firms countrywide to assist them in identifying, supporting customers who are undergoing financial harm caused...Oct 04, 2020BGC Unveils Player-First Game Design Code of Conduct
BGC Unveils Player-First Game Design Code of Conduct
The UK-based Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced a new code of conduct aims to improve player protection by targeting known problem areas in casino game feature design. Michael Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council,...Oct 02, 2020