Industry
December 20, 2023
ASA Upholds Ruling against Betfred over Ad Placement
The regulator in charge of advertising across the United Kingdom, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), challenged whether an advertisement of Betfred that aired back in April was directed toward individuals under the age of 18. The advertisement in question was streamed during the PrestonPlayz program, popular for its content including games such as Minecraft, on […]
Legal
December 20, 2023
Virginia AG Weighs DFS Games in Sports Wagering Decision
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is a popular activity across the United States. Despite its popularity, the activity has seen scrutiny recently with more states strengthening their rules applicable to DFS operators and some even outright banning fantasy contests. DFS games in major sports betting markets such as New York and Michigan were banned earlier this […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
German Stakeholders Criticize Proposed Gambling Law Changes
Burkhard Blienert, the German federal government’s addiction commissioner, has vehemently criticized the intended relaxation of criminal law proposed by Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann. Other industry stakeholders share Blienert’s concerns, noting that such a change would not achieve meaningful results and could even hurt consumer protection efforts. Black Market Operators Remain at Large A recent […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
Irish Minister Slams Anti-Gambling Reform Scaremongering Efforts
James Browne, the Irish minister tasked with revamping the industry, says gambling harm must be addressed. In an interview with The Irish Sun, Browne slammed the scaremongering accusations that the new rules will land people in jail over betting tweets. Thanks to his experience as a barrister Browne was tasked to regulate Ireland’s gambling industry […]
Casino
December 19, 2023
Mayor Johnson: Operators Eyeing Dallas Must Consider the City Council
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson commented on the future of casino gaming in the city during his annual interview with the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce. He outlined some of the challenges operators may have to face, warning them that the legalization of casino gaming is not the only thing they need to keep in mind. […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
Charles Mizzi to Succeed Carl Brincat as MGA CEO
The Malta Gaming Authority has unveiled a new major leadership appointment. As reported by the regulator, its Board of Governors has chosen Charles Mizzi to succeed Carl Brincat as chief executive officer. Brincat’s departure from the MGA was announced in October when the outgoing CEO said that the decision to leave didn’t come easy. According […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
DraftKings Violates Massachusetts’ Credit Card Rules, Faces Adjudicatory Hearing
Sports betting powerhouse DraftKings is under fire in Massachusetts over depositing violations. The operator is now facing an adjudicatory hearing in the state. As it turns out, DraftKings had accidentally allowed its users to use out-of-state credit cards to fuel their accounts, in violation of Massachusetts’ gambling rules. For reference, no gambling operators in the […]
Sports
December 15, 2023
NFL Officials under Increased Scrutiny as the League Tightens Its Integrity Policies
Blandino, a well-recognized figure in NFL officiating, recently offered intriguing revelations about the league’s stringent measures to protect the integrity of games. While sanctions against players guilty of gambling violations have helped reduce such cases, NFL officials face even stricter checks. Blandino revealed that some referees had received offers to influence games. However, he remained […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
ACMA: Entain, Bet365 and Sportsbet Have Violated the In-Play Betting Rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has found a number of operators guilty of breaching the country’s rules on gambling. As reported by the authority, the gambling companies in question used “Fast/Quick Codes” to facilitate in-play betting on sports matches. Violators, according to the ACMA, included Entain’s Ladbrokes and Neds, bet365 […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
North Carolina Approves More Betting Rules, Inches Closer to Sports Betting
North Carolina online sports betting inches closer to reality as legislators complete a final rulemaking step. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission, the state’s gambling regulator, continues to push for a smooth and frictionless launch. On Wednesday, the commission approved another set of rules for online sports betting in the state. This came almost a […]
