Industry
August 11, 2023
China Blocks $227M Payments Designated for Gambling in 2022
The country’s Payment and Clearing Association has confirmed that it had been able to block as much as $277 million worth of payments designated to illegal gambling platforms last year. The statement was part of an annual report on payments published on Thursday, but there was little actual detail as to what activities may have […]
Industry
August 10, 2023
Kambi and Rank Group Extend Long-Standing Partnership
Kambi, a B2B provider of sports betting services, has extended its existing agreement with Rank Group, one of its most loyal partners. As a result, the former party will continue to leverage Kambi’s reliable sportsbook products and services. Since 2016, Kambi has supplied Rank Group with a number of services, including tracking powered by artificial […]
Industry
August 10, 2023
Campeón Gaming Launches Betting Brands with Delasport’s Sportsbook
Campeón Gaming has stepped up the game, launching two of its latest brands with Delasport’s modern sportsbook. The brands in question are Foggybet and 21.Red, which are a fairly new addition to the operator’s portfolio. Campeón Gaming’s Foggybet and 21.Red brands boast licenses from Malta’s Gaming Authority and offer a rich selection of video slots, […]
Industry
August 10, 2023
Gambler Files Lawsuit against Ameristar Casino in Colorado
Counting cards is an activity that casinos disagree with, but it is often difficult to spot, prove and even prevent in some cases. While casinos obviously do not like players that count cards and may enforce penalties such as permanent bans, based on the rules in effect for each gambling property, the activity itself isn’t […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Spinomenal Expands in South Africa with Hollywoodbets
Spinomenal, an up-and-coming provider of iGaming content, has minted another content agreement, this time with Hollywoodbets, an iGaming and online sports betting company based in Durban. As agreed, the former party will leverage its portfolio of cutting-edge titles to provide its new South African partner with exciting gaming experiences. The agreement is made possible by […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Massachusetts Overhauls Privacy Regulations
Ensuring consumer protection and compliance with the established rules are a part of the priorities of gambling regulators across the US. While gambling regulators monitor for compliance, they can also implement changes to the sector that increase player protection, allowing users to enjoy gambling activities safely and responsibly. The gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambler Loses Legal Challenge against Aspinall’s Club
Just like with driving, drinking alcohol doesn’t mix well with gambling. A London-based businessman that gambled away more than half a million dollars in a single night at a casino, claimed that the loss was because he was “too drunk to gamble.” The incident involves Lester Hui and dates back to February 2016 when he […]
Industry
August 8, 2023
DCMS Appoints Sweeney as Interim Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund
The UK’s DCMS announced that the Secretary of State Lucy Frazer has appointed Paul Sweeney as the interim chairman of The National Lottery Community Fund. The announcement described Sweeney as a seasoned individual with years of experience in the voluntary, community and public sectors in Northern Ireland. The announcement added that Sweeney will serve in […]
Industry
August 8, 2023
KTO Fulfils Provisional Measure Requirements, Joins IBIA
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) announced its latest member, a LATAM-oriented sports betting brand called KTO. Originally founded in 2018, the sportsbook has an extensive presence in Brazil and is one of the top 10 online gambling companies in the country. This move is in line with Brazil’s recently-introduced provisional measure that requires all […]
Industry
August 8, 2023
AGA Announces Its Gaming 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees
The American Gaming Association (AGA)’s 2023 additions to its prestigious Gaming Hall of Fame Class continue a lasting legacy of recognizing excellence and promoting innovation. This year, Brett Abarbanel, Jim Allen, Kirsten Clark, and John Connelly will receive accolades for their merits and contributions to the industry. Four Innovative Leaders Take Center Stage The Gaming […]
