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Industry
April 19, 2024
AGCO Tells Operators to Cease WBA Betting Amid Integrity Issues
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that all licensed sports betting operators in the Canadian province should stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) games, effective immediately. The measure comes amid integrity concerns following a comprehensive review of WBA-related wagering activity. The regulator explained that it has been conducting […]
Legal
April 19, 2024
Court Rejects Effort to Get Baffert Trainee to Run in the Kentucky Derby
The Jefferson County Circuit Court has rejected thoroughbred owner Amr Zedan’s plea to allow his horse Muth to run in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. To contextualize, Muth is a horse trained by the controversial trainer Bob Baffert who was suspended in 2021. Baffert was suspended after one of the horses he trained, Medina Spirit, tested […]
Sports
April 19, 2024
NFL Reinstates 5 Players Who Were Suspended for Betting Offenses
The National Football League has decided to reinstate several players who had violated its strict rules on gambling. After skipping an entire season, the players will now be able to return to competing professionally. All five players in question were suspended for violating the NFL’s gambling policy in 2023. For context, the league’s strict stance […]
Business
April 18, 2024
FDJ Posts Q1 Results, Confirms Readiness to Acquire Kindred
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, has published its Q1 results, reporting an increase in revenue. The group experienced significant growth across several segments and reaffirmed its acquisition of Kindred Group. Gaming revenue in France reached EUR 645 million ($688 million), up 3% year-on-year. Total revenue for Q1 2024, on the other […]
Business
April 18, 2024
Rank Group Posts Q3 Report, Highlights Strong Performance in UK & Spain
The Rank Group has published its financial report for the third quarter of the fiscal year (the quarter ended March 31, 2024). In its trading update, the company outlined increases across the board, just as expected by the board. The group’s LFL net gaming revenue (NGR) for Q3 stood at £182.3 million ($227.4 million), representing […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Virginia Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Skill Games Amendments
The Virginia Senate rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a proposal to legalize and tax skill games. However, Youngkin can still opt to veto the legislation and keep skill games banned. Skill games have been a point of contention for years. While similar to slot machines, such games allow players to choose the winning paylines […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
ACMA Blocked 18 Offshore Sites During the Women’s World Cup
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a report outlining its crackdown on illegal gambling during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to the regulator, it reviewed 200 offshore services during and in the lead-up to the event. As a result, the ACMA decided to investigate 21 of them as they appeared to […]
Business
April 17, 2024
SkyCity Entertainment Puts Jason Walbridge at the Helm
SkyCity Entertainment announced the official appointment of Jason Walbridge as the company’s new chief executive officer. The new hire will leverage over 20 years of experience to underpin the company’s growth amid regulatory trouble. As announced by SkyCity, Walbridge boasts an impressive track record and is currently sitting on the boards of several noteworthy companies. […]
Business
April 17, 2024
Flutter Promotes a Paddy Power Online Sports Director from Within
Global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider Flutter has promoted from within, naming the experienced Andy Branigan as the new sports director of its Paddy Power Online brand. In this position, the appointee will be responsible for the sports operations of the company’s Irish online betting arm. Branigan is no stranger to Flutter’s business and […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
New Jersey’s Regulator Publishes March Revenue Figures
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published its March 2024 report, highlighting an increase in iGaming win contrasted with a slight decline in wagering revenue. Casino win, on the other hand, remained stable. According to the division, New Jersey’s nine casino hotel properties reported a total win of $239.8 million for March 2024. […]
