Iowa became the 8th month to surpass $100 million in wagers within a single month, after sportsbooks in the state generated bets to the amount of $104.8 million in December, the monthly sports wagering revenue report released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) revealed. Third Growth Month in a Row Sports wagering total […]
SuperBook®, the sports betting brand operating in Nevada through the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and via mobile betting, has become the 17th sportsbook to launch a mobile app in Colorado. SuperBook® App Now Live The launch of the app came as part of the deal SuperBook® signed with Jacobs Entertainment,a casino operator in […]
Swindling company money would cost you jail time – that was the message Deputy Circuit Judge Neil Bidder QC sent out when he sentenced a financial director who stole over £800,000 to satisfy gambling addiction. Siphoning Company Money Lauren Farr, 34, of Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after admitting […]
Insiders claim that Las Vegas Sands Corp may be looking into sports betting, against the previous statements of CEO Sheldon Adelson. Las Vegas Sands Looking Into Sports Betting According to insiders, Las Vegas Sands Corp. may be in talks to fully delve into the rapidly growing field of online sports betting. This would mark a […]
The government of Australia has announced the names of the appointees forming the Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council, which will provide strategic advice to both the CEO of Sport Integrity Australia as well as to the Minister for Sport. World Sailing Vice President Sarah Kenny to Lead the New Agency Former Australian Sailing Vice President […]
The UK Gambling Commission is looking for feedback and guidance on improving its research methodology on gambling behavior and addiction. UKGC Adjusts Research Methodology The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is looking to adjust and refine its research methodology on gambling and gambling addiction. To that end, the UKGC has launched a consultation for feedback and […]
Authorities in Macau are ready to assist Mainland China in enforcing a law criminalizing promotions that incite citizens to visit overseas destinations and gamble. Macau to Assist Mainland China in Combatting Overseas Gambling Macau will play ball with China’s new law criminalizing certain aspects of the gambling industry, and specifically focusing on tourist agencies organizing […]
The following article is a commentary by Design Works Gaming CTO Brant Frazee. Mr. Frazee works at one of the industry’s most respected companies with a proven success story and a track record of over 500 unique slot machines for every channel. In his short write-up for GamblingNews, Mr. Frazee sheds light on how his […]
Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs is continuing its efforts to review and tighten gambling laws in 2021, following significant changes made last year. Advertising Restrictions and Sponsorship Ban Caused Controversy Some of the steps in this direction is enforcing the advertising restrictions adopted last year, as well as the changes to regulatory fees for licensees. […]
Israeli cybersecurity firms have released a report detailing Chinese state-backed hacker attempts to disrupt gambling platforms. Chinese Hackers Target Gambling Companies China’s march against illegal gambling operations has taken a new turn, with state-sponsored hackers now taking aim at gambling firms that have been promoting their products to Chinese nationals without authorization. In what is […]
