Monday, January 17
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Esports

Lawsuit over Loot Boxes against Apple Comes to an End

Apple has been able to quash a class-action lawsuit against it, alleging that the company had knowingly and purposefully allowed underage gambling through its App Store. The lawsuit was lodged by Rebecca Taylor, a parent who alleged that by allowing Supercell’s Brawl Stars on the store, Apple was complicit with what she believed was a […]
Lawsuit over Loot Boxes against Apple Comes to an End
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Industry

The BBC Reviews Furlough Claims by Ladbrokes, Betfred, and Others

Ladbrokes has had strong years despite the challenges the sportsbook faced in its home market and beyond. Now, the BBC has looked into the company’s furlough claims, with Ladbrokes collecting $132 million (£102 million) by tapping into the Job Retention program offered by the government to help businesses keep on their employees. Furlough Money Go […]
The BBC Reviews Furlough Claims by Ladbrokes, Betfred, and Others
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Sports

The New York Times Confirms It’s Set to Acquire The Athletic

The New York Times Company is going to buy The Athletic, the company confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The deal is valued at $550 million and will result in The Times adding 1.2 million new subscribers to its services. Betting Agencies Out of the Race, The Times Seals the Deal This announcement also quashes […]
The New York Times Confirms It’s Set to Acquire The Athletic
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Business

FanDuel Teams up with Sports Gambling Guides to Boost Marketing

FanDuel has minted a new partnership, Sports Gambling Guides (SGG), focusing on a social media marketing agreement that will reach out to SGG’s 10 million sports fans across numerous social media channels. This includes Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms that aggregate the targeted audience. Building Tailored Content Through Social Media  “Sports Gambling Guides, LLC is […]
FanDuel Teams up with Sports Gambling Guides to Boost Marketing
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Sports

Meruelo Gaming to Push SaharaBets in Arizona with the Coyotes

Meruelo Gaming has teamed up with the Arizona Coyotes, a National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, to introduce SaharaBets as Arizona’s latest sports betting operator. The company is affiliated with Sahara Las Vegas and Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, putting it in a strong position to pull its weight with local gamblers. Starting on January 12, […]
Meruelo Gaming to Push SaharaBets in Arizona with the Coyotes
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Industry

Juicy Stakes Casino Opens into 2022 with Player-Focused Initiatives

Juicy Stakes Casino is launching on a strong footing in 2022, introducing a variety of new initiatives that target players who want to turn their gameplay into more fun and rewarding experience. Slots and Blackjack Tournament Action Takes over at Juicy Stakes The company has already launched the January Slot Tournament which is running throughout […]
Juicy Stakes Casino Opens into 2022 with Player-Focused Initiatives
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Legal

Lithuanian Regulator Fines 7Bet over Ads, Foreign Players

The Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority, the gambling watchdog, has fined 7Bet operator Amber Gaming citing violations of the country’s existing regulatory framework. Lithuania Issues Penalty to 7Bet for Gambling Offenses The sum of the penalty is approximately $35,600 (€31,460) and cites several offenses, including gambling advertisement breaches and allowing foreign citizens to access the operator’s […]
Lithuanian Regulator Fines 7Bet over Ads, Foreign Players
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Casino

Record Jackpots Paid by Seminole Hard Rock in Florida

It’s no secret that slots are almost every gambler’s preferred form of entertainment. If the results posted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida are anything to go by, this is very true. The casino managed to post a record-breaking $1.2 billion in slot machine jackpots paid throughout 2021. No Slow Down […]
Record Jackpots Paid by Seminole Hard Rock in Florida
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Sports

Stake.com Becomes Shirt Sleeve Partner for Swindon Town FC

Stake.com continues to expand its global reach, whilst increasing its customer offering in the United Kingdom. The leading cryptocurrency platform has been able to negotiate a new partnership with Swindon Town FC, becoming the official shirt sleeve sponsor for the Emirates FA Cup Third Round against Manchester City on Friday, January 7. Stake.com Starts to Build […]
Stake.com Becomes Shirt Sleeve Partner for Swindon Town FC
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Industry

UK Policymakers Suggest Lumping Crypto Regulation with Gambling Review

The Gambling Act review is happening, however slowly, and as MPs and industry bodies try to thrash out the details, a new qualm has been brought up. Cryptocurrencies seem to also need tougher regulation, and the United Kingdom has not hesitated to act in that direction, although the latest proposal, which asks for crypto to […]
UK Policymakers Suggest Lumping Crypto Regulation with Gambling Review