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Sports
April 27, 2023
Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
On Wednesday evening, Arsenal suffered a defeat to Manchester City in what may later prove to be the crucial game of the 2022-23 EPL season. Only five more rounds are left before the end of their Premier League campaign, but the Gunners still do have a chance to win the trophy for the first time […]
Legal
April 27, 2023
Betfair Fined for Accepting Illegal Bets in Sweden
Betfair has gotten itself in trouble in Sweden where it has offered markets on events featuring young players. Because of that, the operator received a warning and was forced to pay a fee. The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, announced its decision today. It explained that Betfair, a sports betting operator, offered markets for the U21 […]
Industry
April 27, 2023
UK Gambling White Paper Expected to Impose Affordability Checks
The paper will include proposals for mandatory affordability checks and stake limits for online slot bets, as well as a compulsory levy on gambling firms to fund addiction treatment and research. New UK Regulations to Introduce Gambling Limits and Compulsory Levy on Firms Under the new regulations, gamblers who lose £1,000 in 24 hours or […]
Industry
April 27, 2023
7,000 People Register with Bulgarian Gambling Self-Exclusion Program
The country’s regulator, the National Revenue Agency (NRA), hopes that the program can help vulnerable and at-risk gamblers use the self-exclusion program to steer clear from harmful gambling practices. Registrations Top 1,700 People Per Month Since December The fact that 7,000 people have registered since December, though is worrying and points to a deeper problem […]
Sports
April 27, 2023
DraftKings Joins the Streaming Game with New Free Video Service
Sports betting company DraftKings Inc. has announced its plans to launch a free streaming video service that will be supported by advertising. DraftKings to Launch Video Podcasts Featuring Trusted Sports Media Personalities DraftKings has revealed that the shows will feature video podcasts that will be sponsored by the company, and they are expected to debut […]
Sports
April 27, 2023
Anonymous Reddit Post Sends Will Levis’ Draft Odds Skyrocketing
An anonymous Reddit user managed to influence the NFL Draft markets with a single post, claiming that Kentucky quarterback Will Levis had inside knowledge that he was going to be selected by the Carolina Panthers with the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Will Levis Could be Selected First Overall by Carolina Panthers A […]
Business
April 27, 2023
ICRG Appoints Nicole Scott as Director of Tribal Nations Relations and Comms
Nicole Scott will serve as International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG) director of tribal-nations relations and communications, the institution confirmed in a press release. Scott will be tasked with various responsibilities, including the development and maintenance of existing relationships with tribal communities and organizations. Tasked with Overseeing the Full Communication She will be in charge […]
Industry
April 27, 2023
UK Gambling Commission Named Best Place to Work
This comes at a time when the country is preparing to welcome ample changes to the gambling industry. The period has been long and fraught with a White Paper review expected to drop on Thursday, April 27 and change much about how the industry is regulated. Reaffirming the UKGC’s Commitment to Consumers and Employees Over […]
Industry
April 26, 2023
JNS Gaming’s Revamped LynxBet Re-Launches with Delasport
JNS Gaming, a unique iGaming start-up, confirmed Wednesday the re-launch of its revamped online casino and sports betting brand LynxBet. The re-launch was facilitated in collaboration with Delasport, a leading platform provider. LynxBet’s re-launch seeks to help the brand tap into new jurisdictions and establish its presence within the continuously growing and competitive iGaming market […]
Business
April 26, 2023
David Hammond Steps in as UK Tote Group CCO
The Group is appointing David Hammond as CCO for the United Kingdom whereas Jon Knapman will step in as CCO for the company’s global markets. The new appointments will strengthen the company’s operational capabilities and bring a pair of well-versed industry veterans, capable of scaling the Group’s domestic and international reach. Hammond Ready to Help […]