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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, 2023Dream 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, 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, 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, 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, 2023Dream 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, 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, 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, 2024New Jersey’s Sports Betting Handle in August Hits a Record $668m
New Jersey’s Sports Betting Handle in August Hits a Record $668m
In August, New Jersey’s sports betting handle shattered the all-time monthly record after reporting a whopping $667.9 million in wagers placed by players for the month according to the latest numbers released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enfo...Sep 15, 2020Billionaire Investor Sheds Scientific Games Stock to Weather the Pandemic
Billionaire Investor Sheds Scientific Games Stock to Weather the Pandemic
The financial impact of the global pandemic has been astounding and now that most of the panic has subsided those realities are coming home to roost. Even the uber-wealthy it seems are were not immune to the devastation the virus wreaked on the econo...Sep 14, 2020Betfair to Abort its Betting Exchange Mission in New Jersey
Betfair to Abort its Betting Exchange Mission in New Jersey
Betfair, the leading British sports betting exchange operator has officially announced that it will be pulling the plug on its race betting betting exchange operations in in the New Jersey market. The Betfair online gambling company falls under the u...Sep 14, 2020GambleAware Debuts Second Phase of BetRegret Campaign
GambleAware Debuts Second Phase of BetRegret Campaign
GambleAware, UK’s leading charity organization for quality assurance in the awareness prevention of gambling harm, has begun its second phase of BetRegret, a dedicated platform that was introduced to foster safer gambling practices across the county....Sep 13, 2020Problem Gambling Numbers Decline During Lockdown
Problem Gambling Numbers Decline During Lockdown
With the onset of the pandemic and its resultant lockdown, both Svenskaspel and the Swedish Public Health Agency shared concerns over the possibility of increased gambling addiction among Swedish players. This was not based on land-based gamblers...Sep 11, 2020University of Colorado & PointsBet Sign a Landmark Betting Partnership
University of Colorado & PointsBet Sign a Landmark Betting Partnership
The University of Colorado (UC) has paved a new road for college athletics in the USA after the Buffaloes signed a landmark cosponsorship deal with PointsBet. The University of Colorado Buffs officially becomes the first college athletic team in the...Sep 10, 202033 Million-Plus Americans Plan to Wager on the 2020 NFL Season
33 Million-Plus Americans Plan to Wager on the 2020 NFL Season
According to data published by the American Gaming Association (AGA) from a recent national survey of the expected sports betting landscape for the upcoming 2020 National Football League (NFL) season, about 33.2 million American adults plan to place...Sep 10, 2020GamCare Create Online Safe Space for Women Affected by Gambling Harms
GamCare Create Online Safe Space for Women Affected by Gambling Harms
GamCare is one of the UK’s leading resources and helplines for those dealing with gambling addiction. Not blind to the far-reaching effects of addictive behaviour GamCare offer rich and helpful articles and insights via their Forum, 24/7 telephonic s...Sep 09, 2020Caesars and Vici Offload Bossier City Racino to Rubico Acquisition Corp for $22m
Caesars and Vici Offload Bossier City Racino to Rubico Acquisition Corp for $22m
Caesars Entertainment, the recently merged gaming conglomerate, and Vici Properties, a real estate investment trust firm have announced their definitive arrangement to sell Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Casino, Racing, and Entertainment to Rubico Acquisit...Sep 08, 2020The Dutch Remote Gambling Act Faces Yet Another Delay
The Dutch Remote Gambling Act Faces Yet Another Delay
The Dutch gambling market is a vibrant one which has for flourished over the years despite the Netherlands not having a formalised policy governing online gambling. To date, international operators were free to pedal their wares in the Netherlands as...Sep 08, 2020Gov. Cuomo Allows New York Casinos to Reopen at 25% Capacity
Gov. Cuomo Allows New York Casinos to Reopen at 25% Capacity
After six long months of waiting, New York Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo finally announced that gaming facilities will be allowed to resume operations on 9th September with an occupancy limit of 25%. Like all other states in the country, Gov Cuomo had or...Sep 07, 2020MGA and KSA Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding
MGA and KSA Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding
One of the online gambling industry’s most renowned regulators and one its most highly anticipated gambling markets have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent of ensuring best practices, public safety and a reduction in gambling-...Sep 06, 2020