Industry
July 1, 2024
Gambling Regulator in Ohio Proposes Changes to Promotions, Ads
Last year in May, the gambling regulator in Ohio, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), ordered Fanatics Sportsbook, the leading betting company that is a part of Fanatics, to take down a sports betting ad. The promotion in question offered customers in the state a bonus that matched the sum they spent via purchased merchandise. […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
No Need to Rush on the Casino Bill Vote Until August, Brazil’s Senate Says
Brazil, the country that took center stage in gambling regulation in February after completing the regulation process and finding the right mix between player protection and commercial interests, is on the verge of seeing land-based casinos get finally regulated. The legislation that also covers horse racing, instant win jogo do bicho games, and bingo is […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Cross-Border Gambling Ring Dismantled by Joint Operation, $1M Seized
According to the Judiciary Police in Macau, a successful joint operation organized by the authorities in greater China’s special administrative region (SAR), Hong Kong and mainland China has put an end to an illegal gambling ring. The complex operation resulted in 93 arrests, with 11 key figures among them, as well as the seizure of […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Pragmatic Play Strengthens Spain Foothold with KirolBet Partnership
Not even two weeks after it announced a partnership with Chapinbet for the iGaming market in Latin America, the leading content supplier that powers up new possibilities of play through a single API, Pragmatic Play, has inked a new partnership with KirolBet in Spain. The studio with a multi-product portfolio of award-winning slots, live casino, […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Rivalry Parts Ways with Nearly 30 Employees
Earlier this year, Rivalry, the globally licensed sportsbook and industry underdog built to revolutionize the betting and entertainment sector, announced its intention to continue growing by securing new business-to-business (B2B) licenses and expanding its crypto options. The move signaled the company’s plan for expansion and the scaling up of its operations. Yet, in an unexpected […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
PA Skill Games Creator Discusses the Sector’s Future
As Pennsylvania’s gambling sector recorded another month of growth, Pace-O-Matic (POM), the creator of Pennsylvania Skill games, used the opportunity to discuss the relationship between gambling and skill games, highlighting their unique market niche. POM was adamant that its products did not directly compete with the gambling sector and significantly bolstered smaller businesses. Legalization Efforts […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
CFTC Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Election Bets Ban
The US government agency that focuses on prosecuting and investigating commodities fraud, hedge fund fraud, energy manipulation and other crimes, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced it extended its public comment period for proposed changes to its rules related to event contracts. In May, the agency confirmed its intention to ban derivative betting on […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
New Jersey’s Online Gambling Taxes Will Not Increase, for Now
New Jersey’s online gambling operators can rest easy for a while as lawmakers don’t envision a tax increase for 2025. However, the discussions will likely continue into the following year. S3064, a measure sponsored by Senator John McKeon, sought to increase New Jersey’s online gambling taxes. If passed, the bill would have increased the online […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Man Accused of Strangling Sex Worker in Las Vegas Hotel Room
A man suspected of strangling a sex worker in Las Vegas was booked on multiple charges last week. The incident dates to early June. However, the woman, whose name was not disclosed, died on June 21. As announced by KLAS, the crime happened at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reportedly, the 30-year-old woman […]
Industry
June 28, 2024
Tribal Gaming Soars to New Heights with Record Revenues
A recent landmark announcement at the Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association Summer Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin, saw National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) acting chairwoman Sharon M. Avery and vice-chair Jeannie Hovland reveal that the gaming revenue for fiscal year (FY) 2023 has reached an all-time high. These results mark a positive trend for the sector, […]
