Industry
July 25, 2025
Drive by DraftKings to Invest More in Real-Money Gaming
Venture capital firm Drive by DraftKings has announced its intention to intensify its focus on real-money gaming (RMG) with the launch of its second fund, highlighting the sector’s rapid growth and its transformative impact on user engagement with entertainment. Drive by DraftKings to Double Down on the Evolving RMG Market Drive’s confidence comes at a […]
Industry
July 25, 2025
State Regulators Slam Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill as Constitutional Overreach
Nigeria’s move to centralize the regulation of its gaming sector is facing mounting opposition from state-level authorities, who contend that the proposed Central Gaming Bill infringes upon the nation’s constitutional framework and defies an explicit decision of the Supreme Court. Local regulators have joined forces, pressing for an immediate withdrawal of the contentious legislation. A […]
Industry
July 25, 2025
GambleAware to Close as UK Transitions to Statutory Levy
As the UK gaming sector prepares to transition from its current voluntary gambling harm research, education and treatment (RET) donations system to a statutory levy, the government is getting ready to shutter GambleAware. The charity organization’s closure would mark the end of an entire era for British gaming. The End of an Era According to […]
Industry
July 25, 2025
UKGC Highlights the Importance of GSGB Despite Its Flaws, Vows Improvements
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a formal response to concerns over the accuracy of its Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). While the commission acknowledged that there is room for improvement, it defended the survey due to the importance of understanding gambling harm. OSR Said That More Work Is Needed The UKGC responded […]
Industry
July 25, 2025
Slot Reporting Threshold Set to Go Up – It’s All Big Beautiful Bill’s Doing
As lawmakers and gamblers grumble about Big Beautiful Bill, the colloquial turn of phrase for President Donald Trump’s cornerstone economic policy, one immediate effect from the bill’s passage could be, other than not having your full deductibles on your gambling losses, raising the minimum reporting threshold for slots. Slot Reporting Threshold Set to Change This […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
Pennsylvania Fines FanDuel & Rivers Casino, Bans 7 People
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it has issued fines totaling $70,000 against two gaming companies. In addition to that, the regulator banned several individuals from casinos in the state due to various violations. PGCB Uncovered Underage Gambling and Licensing Issues On July 23, the PGCB announced that it has levied fines against […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
Poll Reveals the Surprising Toll of Sports Betting on Americans’ Wallets and Well-Being
A new nationwide poll by US News & World Report paints a concerning picture of sports betting’s grip on the American public, revealing the financial and emotional burdens plaguing a significant portion of gamblers. The disjointed nature of US state-level regulations means that there is no easy solution to these pressing issues, particularly as gambling […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
AGA: US Gaming Revenue Set a New Record in May
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, providing insights into the performance of the US casino industry in May. While the AGA has yet to release the exact sports betting figures, the overall gaming revenue continued to grow. All But Two States Reported GGR Increases The data compiled by the […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
Ireland on the Lookout for Gambling Authority Executive Officer
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has initiated a search for an executive officer who would support the organization’s activities. The authority has invited people with the necessary experience to apply via its official website. GRAI Is Seeking an Executive Officer In its official announcement, the GRAI noted that it is seeking to establish […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
2025 Dog Surfing Championships Odds, Time, and Prediction
We seem to have a talent for entertainment betting. A few weeks ago, we correctly predicted that Joey Chestnut was going to win the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Okay, that’s not much of a surprise, but we also got that Patrick Bertolleti was going to finish second. Now, we have some even more […]
