Leading sportsbook operator PointsBet was recently awarded the 2020 eGaming Review (EGR) North America Awards for top sports betting operator, most socially responsible operator, and US Rising star. PointsBet Offers High Levels of Player Protection Key criteria for the sports betting operator award include scale and positive influence on others in the industry over the […]
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) is starting a consultation with online gambling operators and consumers, looking for insights on how to better protect vulnerable customers from gambling related harms. Gambling Harm Prevention at the Source Arguing that remote gambling operators are already in a position to identify players who may be susceptible to gambling harm, […]
Pan-European lottery operator Sazka Group announced the appointment of Sir Keith Mills as Bid Chair of the company’s team which will run for the UK National Lottery license. Contribution to 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games Sir Keith Mills is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the Sazka’s UK team, having multiple roles […]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the decision from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme through November, but called on the Government to allow casinos and betting shops to re-open from day 1 after the lockdown period is over. Stop Arbitrary Decisions Ahead of the second nationwide lockdown […]
An exceptionally lucky man from Farwell, Michigan won a $2 million Powerball prize earlier this week. The 65-year-old Robert Mihalyfi won the Powerball draw on September 30 by matching the drawn numbers – 14-18-36-49-67. The Powerball tickets are available for sale in Michigan at both retailers and online at the cost of $2 each.However, if […]
According to a recent report by the National Gambling Treatment Service, only 9,008 people who experienced problem gambling received treatment in 2019-20. The report outlines that 69% of the participants completed the treatment successfully while 24% dropped out before the end of their treatment. In 2019-20 Only 9,008 Problem Gamblers Received Treatment Earlier this week, […]
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released a statement on its website regarding the incoming advertising restrictions for gambling operators in Spain. EGBA issued a strong warning to Spanish authorities that the measures are discriminatory and in conflict with EU state aid rules as state-run lotteries are exempt from them. Exemption for Lotteries Just […]
Microgaming is making a return in poker with the announcement of Hold’em Poker. The game will debut on December 1 for select customers and bring back poker across the company’s network of partner operators. Hold’em Poker Release Date Set for December 1-9 Microgaming is forging ahead with plans to introduce a new portfolio of poker […]
Laura Varela, the widow of the late William Creighton, the founder of 5Dimes, is now taking the initiative to break ground in the United States where she will seek to reopen the brand and offer legitimate betting product in New Jersey. 5Dimes New Jersey Offensive Begins Following the tragic death of her husband, William Creighton’s […]
The leading provider of live dealer betting games, BetGames.TV, has secured a landmark deal with Sunbet, expanding the supplier’s presence in South Africa. Players Will Gain Full Access to BetGames.TV’s Portfolio Following а Sunbet.co.za partnership announcement last week, live dealer betting games supplier BetGames.TV confirmed it will provide its entire suite of live content to […]
