Industry
February 10, 2025
Oakland Athletics File Permit for Future Stadium Development
The Oakland Athletics, the famous Major League Baseball (MLB) team that plans to relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2028 season, is one step closer to achieving its goal. The team only recently filed a land use permit, uncovering interesting details regarding the new ballpark that they will soon call home. The A’s File […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Report Reveals High-Risk Gambling Types
Different gambling activities usually impact individuals differently with some being more likely to result in harm than others. In the UK, the impact of gambling on individuals is measured via the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) which indicates if a certain gambler may be affected by harm. Gambling activities are also assigned to PGSI, which […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
Fight Against Illegal Skill Machines in Michigan Intensifies
The fight against illegal gambling machines in Michigan continues. The popular “skill games,” which are available not only in Michigan but in other states, are in the sights of the Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel, who confirmed the state’s intentions to combat the illegal offering. The Illegal Skill Games Operate Just like Slots On […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
Connecticut’s DCP Gaming Division Cracks Down on Illegal Machines
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division is intensifying efforts to combat illegal gambling machines, which pose a serious threat to consumers. These unregulated devices are designed to take advantage of players, offering little to no consumer protection and significantly worse odds than legally sanctioned alternatives. Illegal Machines Operating Outside Regulated Casinos In Connecticut, […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
UK: Conman Turned Tipster Argues with Bookmakers over Ban
A man described by law enforcement as a prolific conman who has been to jail on a couple of occasions due to fraud, recently posted a video on social media where he’s seen arguing with employees of bookmakers. That’s the case of Jason Haddigan, a man who in 2021 was charged with two counts of […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
Maine Retail Sportsbook Loses License Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend, Appeals
Much of January is spent by sportsbooks preparing for the single most-wagered-on event in the history of American sports – the Super Bowl. Yet, Oddfellahs Sportsbook and Bar in Portland is now frantically scrambling to appeal and hopefully overturn a license refusal issued by the Maine Gambling Control Unit. Sportsbook Gets Cold Shoulder from Regulator […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
Donald Trump Pick for the Commerce Department Accused of Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has been attacked in a fresh piece by Politico, a respected media outlet, which alleged that he had been tied to a sports gambling business, that eventually led to criminal charges. Lutnick is President Donald Trump’s top choice to head the Commerce Department, and although he has now […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Bodog in the Crosshairs as MBLL Seeks to Ban the Site in Manitoba
Bodog, the sister brand of the controversial online gaming giant Bovada, has found itself in hot water in Canada as the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) seeks an injunction. The latter body hopes to ban the iGaming operator in the province and prevent it from targeting local players. Bodog Violated the Manitoba Rules The MBLL’s […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Leaders Discuss the Future of Tribal Gaming under Trump
Native American gaming leaders are wary of Trump’s second term as president, fearing that it might impact their businesses. The billionaire has been an outspoken critic of tribal gaming, critiquing the vastly different rules they have to adhere to. Governmental Shifts May Mean Trouble for Tribal Gaming At a recent Indian Gaming Association (IGA) webinar, […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Svenska Spel Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Gambling amid Privatization Debate
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, has posted a 93.9% healthy revenue share for the fourth quarter of 2024, retaining its positive Q3 results. For the full year, the operator recorded a 1.5% rise in its healthy revenue share, representing revenue from players who gamble responsibly and have a low risk of gambling issues. The […]
