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Are the Swedish Gambling Restrictions Just a Political Move?

Experts participating in the SBC Summit Barcelona last week discussed the controversial gambling restrictions in Sweden. BonusFinder Managing Director, Fintan Costello said that the restrictions may be a political move. Gambling Restrictions in Sweden Remain Highly Controversial Earlier this year, the Swedish government introduced a set of temporary online gambling restrictions. Government officials pushed the […]
Are the Swedish Gambling Restrictions Just a Political Move?
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Legal

AGA Launches New Marketing Code, William Hill to Oversee It

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has introduced a new binding code of conduct that sets new standards for responsible advertisement among the organization’s members, and specifically for their sportsbook product. According to AGA’s code of conduct, entitled Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, messages may not promote irresponsible or excessive participation in sports betting contests. […]
AGA Launches New Marketing Code, William Hill to Oversee It
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Business

PointsBet Enters the Illinois Sports Betting Market

The online betting firm PointsBet launched online, mobile, and sports betting in Illinois. The operator will also offer exclusive prices for games of the Chicago Bears NFL team. The Online Gambling Operator Expands Its U.S. Presence by Entering Illinois Saturday, September 12, PointsBet announced its entry on the Illinois sports betting market. The gambling operator […]
PointsBet Enters the Illinois Sports Betting Market
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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and APMs Continue to Gain Popularity

Earlier this week, the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital took place. The future of alternative payment methods and the growing popularity of Bitcoin were one of the many topics of discussion. The SBC Summit Barcelona The online version of the Global Betting and Gaming Show – the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital started on Tuesday […]
Bitcoin and APMs Continue to Gain Popularity
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Legal

Spain Close to Suspending Existing Sports Betting Deals

Spain is jumping the gun on a mulled sports betting advertisement ban that would affect existing gambling sports sponsorships. The government announced on Friday, September 11 cited by local media that it was going to prohibit display of gambling firms’ logos on sports clubs’ online assets beginning in October. No grace period has been specified, […]
Spain Close to Suspending Existing Sports Betting Deals
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Legal

German States Agree Online Casino Transitional Period

German federal states reached an agreement to permit online casino games on transitional basis prior to the introduction of the new regulation in July 2021, provided that operators comply with the new regulatory framework. The deadline date to achieve compliance with the upcoming new legislation on gambling is October 15. According to reports in the […]
German States Agree Online Casino Transitional Period
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Business

Former MGM CEO Mulls New Gaming & Entertainment Projects

Former MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren is pursuing potential deals in online gaming, live events and other entertainment-related businesses, according to a Bloomberg report. Murren, who led the casino company for more than a decade before stepping down in March teamed up with Edward King and Daniel Fetters, both Morgan Stanley veterans, in search […]
Former MGM CEO Mulls New Gaming & Entertainment Projects
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Legal

Slots May Be Banned in Prague over Concerns about Gambling Harm

City officials in Prague are deciding on the future of slot games in the city. Earlier this week, a draft bill was presented which calls for the prohibition of electronic, electromechanical and mechanical gambling in the city. A Bill Proposes Ban of Gambling Games The legislature in Prague will decide this week whether slot machines […]
Slots May Be Banned in Prague over Concerns about Gambling Harm
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Business

William Hill and CBS Sports Roll Out New Digital Content

William Hill US and CBS Sports, as part of their deal signed in February, announced Wednesday the roll-out of wide ranging digital content across all digital platforms of the media network, as the sports betting operator is looking to utilize the innovative partnership ahead of the start of the new fantasy football season. New Games, […]
William Hill and CBS Sports Roll Out New Digital Content
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Casino

The Venetian Brings Live Poker Tournaments Back Despite Pandemic

Earlier this week, the Venetian Poker Room announced the launch of the first live poker tournament DeepStack Showdown Series. The tournament will run through September 27 and features more than $400,000 in guaranteed prize money. The First Live Poker Tournament in Las Vegas during the Pandemic The Venetian Poker Room in Las Vegas hosts the […]
The Venetian Brings Live Poker Tournaments Back Despite Pandemic