Industry
November 19, 2024
Gambling Commission Continues UK Election Betting Probe
Earlier this year, a massive betting-related scandal erupted in the UK just ahead of the country’s General Election. Labor and Conservative politicians, police officers and other people, suspected of placing bets on the date of the election with insider knowledge, fell into the sights of the gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission. Up to Five Officials […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Intralot Betting Contract in DC Faces Scrutiny from AG
After years of struggle and inability to meet revenue projections in Washington DC, GambetDC, the sole sports betting application in the jurisdiction until recently, was replaced by FanDuel earlier this year. The debut of the popular brand in April represented a landmark moment for the market as it was able to record more revenue in […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
GGL: Google Update Reduces Illegal Gambling Ads in Germany
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has reported that Google Ads’ latest updates have led to a decline in ads promoting illegal gambling products. Despite that, experts believe that further efforts and search engine optimization (SEO) are needed. Google’s Updated Policy Benefitted Germany On September 25, Google updated its advertising policy for gambling […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Veikkaus Hit with Temporary Marketing Ban, €2.9M Fine
Across Europe, strict gambling marketing rules seek to ensure that such advertisements are not viewed by children. While regulations vary from one country to the other, in general, gambling ads cannot target anyone under the age of 18 years old. Due to one recent breach by the Finnish gambling operator, Veikkaus, a fine was implemented […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Slovakian Conservatives Want Stricter Gambling Ad Rules
In March, the Office for Gambling Regulation’s director general, Martin Bohoš, spoke about online casinos rising in popularity in Slovakia. In parallel, official data spoke about €1.32 billion ($1.39 billion) in gambling losses in 2023, up €130 million ($137 million) compared to the previous year when total bets amounted to €21.36 billion ($22.57 billion) and […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Stake Covers €7M Fee to Relaunch Idealbet Flagship in Italy
Stake.com, one of the leading iGaming brands offering a rich selection of online casino and sports betting options since its launch in 2017, is getting ready for some big changes in 2025. Namely, the brand is gearing up to strengthen its foothold in Italy’s reorganized online gambling market. The first step of its bold plan […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Safer Gambling Week 2024 Kicks Off Backed by Regulators, Industry
This Monday marks the start of the 2024 Safer Gambling Week (SGW), an event that seeks to promote safer gambling, raise awareness of the importance of using responsible gambling tools and provide support and advice to people who need it. The Event Will Help Promote Responsible Gambling, the Use of Safer Gambling Tools The event […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Lawyer Who Made US Sports Betting Possible Passes Away at 84
Theodore “Ted” Olson, an advocate who played a key role in the legalization of sports betting, has, unfortunately, passed away. While the man himself might be dead, his legacy will continue, cementing him as one of the most influential people in the past few decades. Olson Made Betting Possible Olson successfully argued Murphy v. National […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Kalshi Plans for Bigger Future Following Election Triumph
The recent US Presidential Election, which resulted in a resounding win for the former president, Donald Trump, attracted bets in billions across different platforms in the country. Kalshi Plans to Exponentially Grow Its Offering Trading contracts platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket indicated a record surge in demand and interest in betting on the election. […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Texas Betting Effort to Gain Momentum with DraftKings Lobbying
Texas, the second-largest US state in terms of population, currently offers limited forms of gambling. With several horse racetracks, casinos operated by Native American Tribes and a lottery, the state doesn’t offer a lot of gambling options. Still, efforts toward the expansion of the activity with the legalization of Las Vegas-style casino gambling and sports […]
