Industry
December 13, 2024
bet365 Highlights 2024 as a Landmark Year in Sports Betting
Bet365 has released its annual Year in Sports Betting report, outlining key trends and milestones that shaped 2024. Among the standout developments were the surging popularity of women’s sports and the rapid expansion of the player prop betting market, reflecting changing appetites among bettors around the globe. The operator also achieved significant progress in high-profile […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Gordon Moody Opens Redditch Gambling Harm Treatment Center
Gordon Moody, an organization dedicated to helping people tackle gambling-related harm, has officially opened its new treatment center in Redditch, Worcestershire. The New Center Offers Hope to Harmed Individuals The so-called Gordon Moody House held its official opening ceremony on November 25, in line with the association’s previous announcement. The opening ceremony attracted many stakeholders […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Pin-up Exec Supports Ukrainian Partner amid Russian Activity Accusations
It has now been nearly three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the war rages on, Ukraine announced it suspects an iGaming operator of helping Russia. An announcement from the State Bureau of Investigation confirmed it suspects Pin-Up, one of the country’s leading online gambling operators, of ties with Russia. “In particular, the ties […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Billions Are Lost to Illegal Online Gambling in Louisiana, Lawmaker
There are less than 10 US states that currently offer legal online gambling. While the activity is available to customers in major markets such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among others for a total of seven states, illegal online gambling and offshore operators offer their services to customers in states where the activity isn’t […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Nevada Regulators Consider Gaming Salon Changes to Attract Visitors
High-end gaming salons across Nevada may undergo changes, pushed by the industry in an effort to generate extra revenue and increase visitation. That would be the case considering that the state’s gambling regulators approve changes to the existing regulations for gambling salons. NGCB Discusses Changes to VIP Gaming Salons The topic was brought up during […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Study Seeks Veterans to Treat Gambling Addiction with Psilocybin
The Heroic Hearts Project has launched a new program to give military veterans with gambling addiction a chance to try an experimental treatment using psilocybin, the main ingredient in magic mushrooms. Netherlands Retreat to Test Psilocybin’s Potential in Treating Gambling Addiction This research, done in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar, will happen at a […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Curaçao’s Gambling Law Overhaul Picks up Speed
The reform of the gambling sector in Curaçao started several years ago, in 2022. At the time, Dutch lawmakers made it mandatory for the jurisdiction to receive COVID-19 relief packages based on a range of different reforms, including one that affected the gambling industry. The improved version of Curaçao’s National Ordinance for Games of Chance […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Self-Exclusion Program Goes Live in South Australia, ACMA Bans Six Websites
South Australia’s government is launching its Take a Break self-exclusion program following a successful trial. Like other similar programs, Take a Break will encourage riskier users to limit their gambling and get their habits in check. South Australia to Expand Self-Exclusion Campaign The program’s trial saw 31 betting locations across the state put up posters […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Soars as Recovery Accelerates
Macau’s gaming sector remains in full swing as November’s government gaming tax revenue hit MOP$8.0 billion ($999 million), up 6.4% year-on-year and up 20.3% compared to October, according to the latest figures from the Macau Financial Services Bureau (DSF). These figures underline the region’s ongoing resurgence following pandemic-induced setbacks. Key Metrics Recorded Significant Increases Gross […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Trump Rumored to Be Considering Tilman Fertitta as Ambassador to Italy
As Donald Trump’s new term as POTUS approaches, the 78-year-old businessman is already considering his ambassadors. On Tuesday, the President-elect nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle as the United States ambassador to Greece. In the meantime, experts believe that billionaire Tilman Fertitta will be designated as US ambassador to Italy. Fertitta Is a Possible Candidate for Ambassador to […]
