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Industry News and Headlines
Industry
October 11, 2023
The Q2 Results of Ontario’s iGaming Industry Remain Stable
Ontario’s iGaming market remains stable as demonstrated by the market’s unaudited second quarter results. Data from iGaming Ontario shows that players in the Canadian province have wagered a total of $14.2 billion (around USD 10.4 billion) during the period, not counting any promotional wagers and bonuses. For reference, this number represents a slight growth from […]

Industry
October 11, 2023
Tim Miller Highlights the Importance of Collaboration in Gambling Regulation
Tim Miller, executive director of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) addressed the current state of the industry from the perspective of the British regulator. During yesterday’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Miller commented on some of the latest developments in global gaming. Miller started his speech with a brief discussion of the British market, noting […]

Industry
October 11, 2023
Irish Betting Shops Can Rest Easy as Government Postpones Levy Increases
Ireland’s Minister of Finance, Michael McGrath, presented the country’s budget for the upcoming year, omitting any mention of the planned increase in the betting levy. The proposed change, an initiative first championed by the Labour Party, would see the tax rate rise from 2% to 3%, with the additional funds earmarked to support domestic sports […]

Industry
October 11, 2023
Culinary Workers Local 226 to Set Up Eight Picket Lines
Earlier this week, in the context of the stagnating contract negotiations between hospitality unions in Sin City and big operators of casino resorts, reports of concerns mounting over potential strikes that could disrupt the hospitality industry in Las Vegas were made public. With little to no progress and “no real movement” as a result of […]

Industry
October 11, 2023
China to Help the Philippines Crack Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling
China has confirmed its readiness to help the Philippines solve its illegal offshore gambling problem. This was announced by the former country’s embassy in Manila earlier today. For reference, the Philippines continues to be targeted by illegal gambling operations operated by Chinese nationals, among others. Having cemented itself as a leading destination for gambling tourism, […]

Industry
October 11, 2023
Bulgaria to Restrict Gambling Ads, as Industry Readies Kiosks
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance is working on gambling law amendments as the Balkan country seeks to crack down on ads and money laundering. This announcement came after Finance Minister Asen Vasilev and the National Revenue Agency (NRA) met with representatives of Bulgaria’s four biggest gambling organizations. According to the announcement, Bulgaria is set to restrict […]

Industry
October 11, 2023
Optimove Survey Shows Competitive Odds Key to Player Loyalty
In a comprehensive survey conducted by Optimove, key insights into the behavior and preferences of online gamblers have been revealed, offering valuable guidance to iGaming operators striving to enhance player loyalty and engagement. Competitive Odds Drive 40% of Player Loyalty in iGaming The study, conducted between September and October 2023 among 396 US citizens aged […]

Industry
October 10, 2023
Underdog Fantasy Launches “GuardDog” Initiative
Prominent daily fantasy sports operator Underdog Fantasy aims to proactively tackle gambling harm through its new “GuardDog” initiative. The program will provide startups focused on developing innovative and responsible gambling solutions with the necessary support and funding. This move coincides with the industry’s ongoing pivot towards reducing its negative societal impact. The Initiative Will Help […]

Industry
October 10, 2023
IBIA Joins Forces with IXUP to Improve Integrity in the US
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has unveiled a partnership with the data security specialist IXUP. As agreed, the two parties will jointly explore products and services that can improve the integrity of the US sports betting market. Under the deal, the IBIA will promote IXUP’s PlayPause encryption matching network to member operators in America. […]

Industry
October 10, 2023
Stoke MP: Reforms Must Protect Jobs and Raise Industry Standards
Stoke MP Jo Gideon has commented on the ongoing white paper consultations. Reflecting the sentiments of many of her fellow Conservatives, Gideon criticized the post-white paper indecisiveness and asked the UKGC to “keep with the political direction” set by the government. Gideon weighed on the industry’s importance to Stoke-on-Trent, which is one of the biggest […]
