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Now 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, 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, 2024Online 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, 2024Is 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2024Online 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, 2024Is 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, 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, 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, 2023Oklahoma Lottery Tops $1 Billion in Education Funding
Oklahoma Lottery Tops $1 Billion in Education Funding
The Oklahoma Lottery Commission has announced that since it’s debut in 2005, the state lottery has chipped in over $1 billion to fund public education initiatives in the state. This contribution has been going to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust...Sep 30, 2020Caesars Entertainment Stakes £3 Billion on William Hill Buyout
Caesars Entertainment Stakes £3 Billion on William Hill Buyout
Saying that 2020 has been a year of unique challenges is a ridiculous understatement. Which is why it came as no surprise when retail front focused bookmaker William Hill announced it was considering buyout proposals from interested parties. In a...Sep 29, 2020India Looks to Online Gambling to Resurrect the Economy
India Looks to Online Gambling to Resurrect the Economy
When it came to gambling in India the consensus has always been that the government is opposed to it. This widely held viewpoint is based on the Public Gambling Act of 1867 which makes it illegal to run a public gambling venue. However, no laws s...Sep 28, 2020UKAST Cracks Down on Rogue Sports Tipsters
UKAST Cracks Down on Rogue Sports Tipsters
As long as sports betting has existed there have been Sports Tipping services where those in the know are willing to impart their insights for a fee. While historically these services have been established companies the rise of social media has led t...Sep 26, 2020Illinois Rakes in $62 Million in Sports Betting Handle
Illinois Rakes in $62 Million in Sports Betting Handle
From the look of things, it appears that the recently launched regulated sports betting industry in Illinois got off the wrong foot because of the raging Coronavirus pandemic. Now that the novel virus is more or less cooling off, and all major sports...Sep 23, 2020China Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto-Based Gambling Operations
China Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto-Based Gambling Operations
One of the most commonly touted benefits of the Blockchain and resultant cryptocurrencies is its ability to circumvent local legislation and draconic financial controls. In some instances, this superpower has been used for good as we saw in Brazil wh...Sep 22, 2020Fugaso Expands Its Reach Entering Belarus Gaming Market
Fugaso Expands Its Reach Entering Belarus Gaming Market
Fugaso, a gaming studio dedicated to developing unique slots and electronic table game solutions, has been going strong for the past couple of years, expanding its reach and improving its foothold in the market. The latest move aimed at this goal saw...Sep 22, 2020Big Ten Bow to Pressure and Announce the Resumption of its 2020 Season
Big Ten Bow to Pressure and Announce the Resumption of its 2020 Season
Fans of college football have reason to celebrate after the Council of Presidents and Chancellors of the Big Ten Conference voted to resume the football season on the weekend of 24th October. The reversal decision was unanimously reached last Wednesd...Sep 21, 2020Economy Boosting Benefits of Regulated Gambling
Economy Boosting Benefits of Regulated Gambling
While most of the panic surrounding the pandemic has subsided its impact on the global economy is still a hot topic. Whether you are looking at a small family managing a budget, a multi-billionaire like Ronald Perelman losing half his net worth, or t...Sep 20, 2020AGA Unveils a Revamped Marketing Code of Conduct for Sports Betting
AGA Unveils a Revamped Marketing Code of Conduct for Sports Betting
The American Gaming Association (AGA), the gaming industry association in the US has introduced a new binding code of conduct entitled the Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. This new code of conduct officially activates revamped standar...Sep 17, 2020Danish Gambling Authority Celebrates the Success of the StopSpillet Helpline
Danish Gambling Authority Celebrates the Success of the StopSpillet Helpline
It is always good when an industry can stop for a moment and celebrate its successes, especially when that success has a direct impact on men, women and children facing the financial and emotional challenges associated with addictive behaviour. ...Sep 16, 2020GambleAware Bet Regret Campaign Encourages Players to Tap Out
GambleAware Bet Regret Campaign Encourages Players to Tap Out
Contrary to the idea that “quitters never win” GambleAware’s latest phase of their safer gambling campaign encourages punters to tap out rather than face the regret of overextending themselves financially. Go On, Twist My Arm This latest cam...Sep 15, 2020