Industry
December 11, 2023
FanDuel Accused of Lobbying against Gambling Protections for the Vulnerable
Documents obtained through a freedom of information request have exposed attempts by one of the United States’ largest online gambling operators to weaken rules aimed at protecting young and vulnerable individuals and addressing problem gambling. FanDuel, owned by the Dublin-based gambling giant Flutter Entertainment, allegedly lobbied against a proposed ban on specific words and phrases […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
BOS: Sweden’s New Gambling Tax Is a Gift to the Black Market
Sweden’s online gambling association, Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) is not happy with the government’s plan to increase the gambling tax. According to its general secretary, Gustaf Hoffstedt, this move would be a huge Christmas present to the black market. For reference, Sweden just proposed to raise its gambling tax from 18% to 22%. The new […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Brazil Seeks to Stop Illegal Gambling Promotion by Influencers
Brazil continues to move forward with its sports betting legislation despite still experiencing setbacks. As the coming of wagering to the Latin American country seems around the corner, Brazil continues to revise its rules on advertising. Two days ago, the Chamber of Deputies’ Communication Committee greenlit bill 3915/2023, which seeks to restrict the promotion of […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Flutter Entertainment, Ready to Exit Dublin Stock Exchange
Earlier in the week, the leading online sports betting and gaming company that operates some of the most innovative, versatile, and easily distinguishable brands, Flutter Entertainment, announced that its UK and Ireland division had committed up to £8 million ($10 million) to charitable initiatives in 2023. The gambling conglomerate also took the opportunity to announce […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Senator Beach Wants to Legalize Gambling in Georgia
To this day, Georgia remains one of the most gambling-unfriendly states in the US. However, pro-gambling advocates seek to change that as they believe that launching casino gaming and sports betting would bring tons of benefits to the state. Senator Brandon Beach is one of the most avid supporters of gambling in Georgia. He commented […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Google Changes US-Specific Jurisdictions Gambling Ad Policy
The company that is also behind the largest search engine said that to advertise, entities would have to receive a certification. The measure will apply to both sports betting (in Vermont where state-approved entities will be able to advertise gambling) and lottery couriers (which must have a state license) in Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, and […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Legal Battle in the Gambling Industry: Threats of Withdrawal over Fair Hearing Concerns
In a tense twist at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), lawyers representing a senior sales executive in the gambling industry have hinted at withdrawing from a case due to their client potentially being denied a fair hearing. Conall McSorley, a veteran in the horseracing and gambling sector, alleges unfair dismissal, but the two sides’ conflicting […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Twelve Ballot Initiatives Seek to Garner Support for Betting in Missouri
Missouri lawmakers and professional sports teams will continue to promote the legalization of sports betting in the state of Missouri. Ahead of the next legislative season, 12 ballot initiatives have been approved for circulation. Four of them were filed by local sports organizations. The ballots were cleared for signature gathering, allowing them to seek supporters […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
AGA Selects Industry Veteran Michael Rumbolz as Next Chair
Two days after naming an ex-Washington Commanders executive as SVP of strategic communications, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has elected Michael Rumbolz as its new chairman. Rumbolz currently serves as the executive chair of Everi Holdings’ board. As chair of the AGA, he will succeed Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen. […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
Maine Sportsbooks Report Betting Handle of $37.5M for November
Maine, which is one of the latest states to launch sports betting, has published data about the industry’s performance in November. As it turns out, local players wagered almost $37.5 million during the first month of sports betting in the state. According to the Maine Gambling Control Unit, part of the state’s Department of Public […]
