Industry
November 2, 2022
NSW Deputy Premier Claims Cashless Tech Is Not Implementable Yet
New South Wales politicians continue to discuss the prospects of introducing cashless gaming in the Australian state. Some believe that the technology will benefit the sector and reduce financial crime, while others fear the implementation of such tech may be too costly. Paul Toole Has Some Doubts about Cashless Tech Dominic Perrottet, the state’s premier, […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Jumbo Finalizes Pivotal StarVale Acquisition
Australian lottery retailer Jumbo Interactive Limited made an official press release confirming the successful acquisition of StarVale Group, a UK-based external lottery management, and online payment company. The £23.0million deal concluded without any issues and signals the next step in Jumbo’s global growth strategy. The Purchase Completed in Just Over Ten Months The first official […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Boyd Completes Pala Interactive Acquisition
Nevada-based gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming has finalized its acquisition of the B2B real money and social casino provider Pala Interactive. The agreement will see the former company in possession of all of Pala Interactive’s assets and subsidiaries. Boyd Acquires Pala Interactive, as Planned The acquisition deal was first announced in late March this […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
SCCG Confirms Intent to Invest in Bettor Fantasy
SCCG founder and CEO Stephen Crystal has said that his company will back Bettor Fantasy, a fantasy betting platform and brand. Moving forward, SCCG will provide capital investment, offer strategic advisory services, and not least, draw a business development plan to help the fantasy platform grow and reach new audiences. SCCG to Invest in Bettor […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Sports Teams, Orgs Push for Texas Sports Betting in 2023
The Texas Sports Betting Alliance has been vocal about legalizing sports betting in the Lone Star State since 2021, and now 2023 seems like could be the year they manage to accomplish that. In the end, however, no matter what happens with the legislature, it will be Texans who have the final say. High Hopes […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Australia to Implement Taglines Warning of Harm in Gambling Ads
While tobacco packaging warning messages eventually got upgraded to graphic and disturbing images of tobacco-related harms, online gambling ads in Australia are getting an upgrade of their own. This will put gambling ads closer to tobacco than to alcohol on the scale of how strict advertising restrictions are going to be, so it’s a huge […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Caesars Racebook Now Available for Android and Desktop Users
US gaming and entertainment giant Caesars Entertainment announced that its official online wagering platform, Caesars Racebook, is now available for Android and as a desktop version. Important Step in Growing the Platform The news that Caesars Racebook is now available for users of Android-based devices and desktop comes just in time for the 2022 Breeders’ […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
E-Technologies Backs Nigeria’s Foreign Operators Permit Launch
A new business program that would allow foreign gambling operators to acquire temporary licenses was greenlit in Nigeria. The program will allow offshore companies to acquire five-year permits to offer their products in the country. Nigeria Launches New Permit Program The National Lottery Regulatory Commission of Nigeria, which is leading the new program, will carefully […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
National Lottery Q2 FY23 Funds for Good Causes Hit £501.8m
The Gambling Commission in the UK released the quarterly report keeping track of the National Lottery’s contribution to good causes report showing that funds in the second quarter of FY 23 have increased. Overview and Comparison Funds that were raised by the National Lottery for good causes need to be allocated to the National Lottery […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
EPIC Risk Management, NCAA & Entain Foundation Keep the Fight Going
After announcing they would join forces to create a landmark program fighting off gambling harm at the end of January, EPIC Risk Management and the National Collegiate Athletic Association haven’t looked back ever since. The program that is meant to educate and raise awareness on the risks connected to gambling is aimed at coaches, student-athletes, […]
