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March 15, 2022
Cashback Sites May Be Too Generous with Gambling Bonuses
Some cashback websites may now come under more legal scrutiny as they have inadvertently dabbled in gambling a little too much, The Daily Mail claims in a recent report. According to the publication, several brands, to name Ohmydosh, Quidco, and Topcashback, have collectively referred to 60 gambling websites, including bingo and sports betting. All Legal, […]
Industry
March 15, 2022
Kindred to Support Ukrainians Escaping Russia’s Illegal Invasion
Kindred Group has become the latest company that has chosen not to be impartial to the plight of millions of Ukrainians escaping the illegal invasion of their country by Russia. As a result, the online gambling group is offering refugees a fast-track job application service in a bid to help people get back on their […]
Industry
March 14, 2022
Bally’s Corporation Appoints SVP Bobby Lavan as CFO
Hospitality and entertainment company operating casinos, resorts, and online gaming businesses Bally’s Corporation announced today a change within its management team. Stepping as Chief Financial Officer Bally’s appointed Bobby Lavan as its Chief Financial Officer to replace the company’s current CFO Steve Capp, who is leaving the Standard hedge fund-managed group to pursue other opportunities […]
Industry
March 14, 2022
Study Shows That UK Women Are Becoming Increasingly Fond of Online Gambling
A recent study by the UK Gambling Commission revealed that online gambling has become more popular among women. The study shows that 42% of the women in the UK have participated in some form of gambling in the past 4 weeks. British Females Are Becoming Fond of Betting on the National Lottery Online The National […]
Industry
March 14, 2022
Singapore Advances Two Gambling Bills in Parliament
Singapore is marking the end of a long journey in which the country has set out to overhaul its gambling industry and create a regulatory framework that would create clear-cut rules, boost competitiveness, and improve consumer safety. Now, the Singapore parliament has gone ahead with two bills that are designed to usher in a number […]
Industry
March 14, 2022
NHS Calls for Statutory “Addiction Levy” on Gambling Industry in UK
The National Health Service (NHS) recently announced that it would be cutting any ties with the gambling industry, objecting to the fact that the industry pays for the very issue it arguably helps cause in the first place. Now, though, a top treatment NHS clinical facility that deals with gambling addiction is determined to elicit […]
Industry
March 11, 2022
Illinois Sets New Monthly Record Handle of $867.5m in January
A packed sporting calendar in January contributed to Illinois sportsbooks’ record monthly handle in January and further raised expectations about what is still to come in 2022. New Record in Monthly Handle Licensed sports betting operators in Illinois reported an aggregate handle of $867.5 million in January online and retail wagers to beat the state’s […]
Industry
March 11, 2022
SharpLink Gaming Presents March Madness-Dedicated Free-to-Play Game
Online sports betting and casino gaming affiliate services provider SharpLink Gaming came up with a new free-to-play game for this year’s NCAA March Madness to celebrate its 12-year partnership with the NCAA and Turner Sports. Starting Lineup Challenge The game, Starting Lineup Challenge, is part of NCAA March Madness Live, the live streaming for the […]
Industry
March 11, 2022
FanDuel Announces Sportsbook App Launch in Wyoming
FanDuel Group, the leading US sportsbook, announced Thursday that it launched its services in Wyoming. America’s #1 Sportsbook Launches Its App in Wyoming FanDuel, America’s #1 sportsbook, expanded its presence further by launching its application in another US state. This marks the 15th US state where the company’s sportsbook application is available. Besides Wyoming, FanDuel […]
Industry
March 11, 2022
Maxima Compliance Hires Burgoyne and de Graaff to Expand Team
Provider of regulatory and technical compliance services for the betting and gaming industry Maxima Compliance announced today two new senior hires to its ranks, Andrew Burgoyne filling the Head of Regulatory position and Mike de Graaff joining as the firm’s Regional Compliance Manager for the Netherlands. International Talent Applied Locally New Maxima Compliance additions Burgoyne […]