Industry
February 13, 2024
Betting and Gaming Council Seeks Visionary CEO
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the standards body for the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry, is searching for its next chief executive. With the gambling sector undergoing substantial transformations and entering its fifth year, the BGC seeks a leader who can inspire the industry, foster trust, enhance confidence internally, and collaborate with external […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Yolo Group Prepares to Enter Brazil, Joins IBIA
Yolo Group has become the latest member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) ahead of launching in Brazil. Boasting offices across Estonia, Malta, Brazil, Australia and Guernsey, the group sought to comply with Brazil’s sports betting requirements. As Brazil prepares to launch regulated sports betting, it requires licensed operators to engage with an integrity […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Dan Spencer to Speak at the Sustainable Gambling Conference
According to EPIC Global Solutions, its director of safer gambling and also a Compliance Rising Star Awards winner at the 2023 VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards, Dan Spencer, will be attending the Sustainable Gambling Conference 2024. The conference will take place on March 20 between 8:45 and 17:30 BST at the Kia Oval in London. […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
New York Posts Record-Breaking Online Sports Betting Revenues in January
New York continues to break its online sports betting revenue records month after month, once again publishing unprecedented results in January. According to official data, licensed sportsbooks recorded a total sports betting GGR of $211.5 million. This figure smashes December’s previous record, attesting to the fact that the New York betting sector is yet to […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Betfair: Biden’s Reelection Chances Plummeted after Hazy Memory Report
Political bettors seem to be losing their trust in President Joe Biden’s ability to win the upcoming election, as demonstrated by Betfair. According to the betting exchange, Biden’s odds plummeted following an official report about the president’s waning memory. In a response to the Justice Department report into Biden’s mishandling of top secret documents, the […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Michigan Confirms Adoption of National Problem Gambling Helpline
The gambling regulator in Michigan, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), strengthened its efforts toward safer gambling by introducing a new problem gambling helpline. The Board confirmed the launch of 1-800-GAMBLER, a new gambling helpline that is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). As a result, Michigan joins a growing network of […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Study Reveals the Dangers of Influencer Gambling Endorsements
A new study funded by the Australian Research Council found that children as young as 12 expressed concerns about the impact of celebrity endorsements on promoting gambling as safe, attractive, and fun. Researchers from Deakin, Wollongong, and Curtin universities noted that the results highlighted the need for strict advertising restrictions to protect the next generation […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
BGaming to Supply BV Group with iGaming Content
BGaming, a leading iGaming content provider and game publisher, has inked a partnership agreement with BV Group, a major casino operator. Under the deal, BGaming will supply its new partner’s business with new games. According to BGaming, the tie-up will set it up for major international market growth in 2024, allowing it to tap into […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Wynn Plans to Start Hotel Tower Construction for Al Marjan Project
The development of the hotel tower of Wynn Al Marjan Island, Wynn Resorts’ multi-billion-dollar hospitality and entertainment resort, is expected to commence soon. The ambitious project, located on the Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), represents a $4 billion investment. Previously, Wynn Resorts spoke about the project, explaining its plans to build […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
WinStar App Developer’s Database Leaks Online, Suggests Report
A Nevada software startup, powering the world’s biggest casino, left one of its databases exposed to the internet without a password, a newly released report reveals. Currently, WinStar World Casino and Resort, a premium casino and entertainment destination in Thackerville, Oklahoma, owned by the Chickasaw Nation, takes pride as the world’s largest casino in terms […]
