Industry
March 3, 2022
Macau to Extend Licenses by Six Months Because of Gambling Reforms
Macau is allegedly planning to extend all gaming licenses by six months. The renewed permits will be valid until the end of 2022, the reports claim. Macau Might Extend Licenses by Six Months This news comes from local news outlets in Macau, which say that the region’s regulator is thinking about extending its operators’ licenses. […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
Blocking Access Software Gamban Now Available in Spanish
UK self-exclusion specialist Gamban announced today its software which blocks access to websites offering online gambling and financial trading is now available in Spanish and to residents from all Spanish speaking countries. Expanding the Software’s Reach The news that the software which blocks gamblers from reaching over 1,000 gambling websites is now available in Spanish […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
Kindred’s Unibet to Expand with Nine New Arizona Locations
Kindred Group announced today a new agreement in Arizona that allowed the group to obtain nine Limited Event Wagering Operator (LEWO) licenses and further expand the footprint of its flagship brand Unibet in the state. Unibet’s Expansion in Arizona The new agreement between Kindred Group and Turf Paradise granted Unibet nine new LEWO licenses for […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
Russian and Belarusian Entities, Companies, Representatives Barred from Clarion Gaming Events
Clarion Gaming has become the latest iGaming entity to choose not to conduct business with Russian and Belarusian entities and individuals because of the war in Ukraine which the Russian government denies being a war in the first place. Belarus is reportedly supporting Russia’s war effort with infrastructure, logistics, and bases in Gomel, and across […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
RSI Enjoys 75% Growth in 2021 but Reports Net Loss of $19.5M
Announcing its full year 2021 financial results, Rush Street Interactive revealed that it has seen a 75% year-over-year revenue growth. However, despite the significant growth, the company reported a net loss of $19.5 million during 2021. RSI Releases Full Year, Fourth Quarter 2021 Results Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the online casino and sports betting company, […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
Veikkaus Survey: Number of Problem Gamblers Decreases in 2021
Veikkaus unveiled the results of its new survey, outlining that problem gambling in Finland has significantly decreased in 2021 when compared to 2020. Finnish Population Affected by Problem Gambling Decreases in 2021 The Finnish state-owned gaming operator, Veikkaus, released the results of a new survey on Wednesday. This was Veikkaus’ 11th population-level survey and it […]
Industry
March 2, 2022
Updated Responsible Gambling America App Launched by Entain Foundation US
Gamble Responsibly America, a responsible gambling app providing practical tools, assistance, and advice to people at risk of problem gambling, saw the launch of its second edition, Entain Foundation US revealed in a press communication. New Features and Resources for Safe Play The Gamble Responsibly America app has been comprehensively updated with new features and […]
Industry
March 2, 2022
Philippines: Gaming Industry GGR Hits $2.2BN in 2021
Easing COVID-related restrictions resulted in an increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the gaming industry in the Philippines. Judging by recent figures released by PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the industry is on its way to rebound, after seeing GGR for the calendar year (CY) 2021 surpass $2 billion. Philippine Industry on […]
Industry
March 2, 2022
Gamstop Continues to See a Sharp Growth in Registrations
Gamstop, a British gambling self-exclusion service, reported that it saw a huge increase in registrations on its platform throughout 2021. The spike became clear in the company’s 2021 annual review. Gamstop Says 28% More People Have Registered in 2021 According to Gamstop, its self-exclusion platform saw a whopping 28% year-on-year increase in registrations. It was […]
Industry
March 2, 2022
Sportsbooks in Virginia Hit a Record Betting Handle in January
This January marked a record-setting month for sportsbooks in Virginia. The operators in the state nearly hit $500 million in the betting handle, surpassing the record which they set a few months earlier, a report reveals. Betting Handle in Virginia Surpasses $400M for Fourth Month in a Row January 2022 marks another successful month for […]