Industry
April 3, 2025
UK Social Care Committee Examines Gambling Harms and Ongoing Reforms
The UK Health and Social Care Select Committee organized a one-off oral evidence session on April 2 to expand its outlook on the current state of gambling in the country and its associated harms. Participants aimed to assess the effectiveness of regulatory reforms and discuss further measures to solve gambling-related issues. The Committee Prioritizes Consumer […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Nearly 200 Ex-Senators in Thailand Challenge Gambling Expansion
Ahead of the upcoming end of the parliamentary session in Thailand, nearly 200 lawmakers have united and shared their concerns regarding gambling proposals. As lawmakers are trying to legalize casino gambling and sports betting, opposition keeps growing and former lawmakers have recently signed a statement encouraging the government, MPs and political parties to discontinue their […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Brazil Gets Closer to a Unified National Betting System
Data-driven intelligence provider H2 Gambling Capital has recently predicted important growth for Brazil’s online betting and iGaming market by 2026. Now, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) is taking serious steps toward the unification of the national betting system. During an important meeting scheduled for April 4, officials representing all federal states in the […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Japanese Comedians Could Face Criminal Charges for Gambling
Comedians part of the Japanese entertainment conglomerate founded more than 100 years ago, Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings, are subject to scrutiny after allegedly gambling online via overseas operators. Only recently, papers were sent to public prosecutors for six popular comedians over their suspected involvement in gambling. Six Comedians Face Scrutiny over Suspected Online Gambling As announced […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Hawaii Makes Step to Online Sports Betting
In February, we reported on the progress of Rep. Daniel Holt’s Hawaii online sports betting bill, which made its way to the House of Representatives. Since then, House Bill 1308 has passed through several committees, securing a strong majority vote on the floor. Earlier this week, the Aloha State took one more important step forward, […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett UFC 314 Odds, Time, and Prediction
With Ilia Topuria deciding to vacate the UFC Featherweight title, the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes UFC 314 fight will be the fight for the title. Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett is a clash between two lightweights who are super-fun, both in and outside the Octagon. Chandler has a better fighting reputation, but Pimblett is […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Alabama Gambling Bill Progresses with Draft Proposal Changes
Alabama is one of several US states that have strict rules when it comes to gambling and limited available options. As the state’s lawmakers are reviewing a proposal in the remaining month and a half from this legislative session, there are only 13 legislative days during which the state’s House and Senate can greenlight laws. […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Metropolitan Park Casino Project Adds Affordable Housing Component
The joint venture between Hard Rock and Steve Cohen, the billionaire businessman and New York Mets owner, Slate Property Group, LLC and Queens Future LLC, announced its plans to develop hundreds of long-term affordable apartments as part of the massive project in Queens. $8BN Metropolitan Park Casino Project Includes Affordable Housing Hard Rock and Cohen […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Illinois Cracks Down on Prediction Markets Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com
Illinois has joined other states in taking action against prediction market platforms. It has issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) decided these companies were helping illegal sports betting operations without the needed licenses. Illinois Takes Action Against Unlicensed Sports Betting on Prediction Platforms The regulators claimed these platforms […]
Industry
April 2, 2025
RMG Appoints New MD as Randox Grand National Looms
Racecourse Media Group (RMG), an umbrella organization for UK racecourses, announced the appointment of a new managing director ahead of the Randox Grand National. The organization added that the upcoming event will be covered by over 30 broadcasters. RMG Appoints Industry Expert as Managing Director According to RMG’s official announcement, Russell Ferris will join its […]
