Industry
November 21, 2022
BetRivers to Go Live with Online Sports Betting Launch in Maryland
BetRivers, the sportsbook operated by Rush Street Interactive (RSI), announced a controlled demonstration launch in Maryland on November 21, 2022, from 2 pm to 10 pm, ahead of the official launch of online sports betting in the state. Football over Thanksgiving During the demonstration period, Marylanders can register, deposit, wager and withdraw with the BetRivers […]
Business
November 21, 2022
Robert Iger as Disney CEO Throws Spanner in Gambling Plans
The Walt Disney Company revealed a senior-level change on Sunday. The company announced that Bob Chapek, who served as its CEO, has stepped down from his position and is replaced by the company’s former chief executive, Robert Iger. Iger Returns, Chapek Steps Down as Disney CEO Disney revealed that the senior-level change is effective immediately. […]
Business
November 21, 2022
Arena Racing Company Acquires Vermantia
British racing group Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced the completion of the acquisition procedures for Vermantia, the technology company with a focus on omnichannel content distribution. The takeover is expected to strengthen the group’s commitment to this type of distribution. The decision perfectly aligns with the group’s investment strategy in technologies that can be […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
Gambling Addiction Can Cost a Lot to Tennis Fans
Gambling addiction is not something you can just ignore or pass by. Hannah Jane Parkinson, a Guardian columnist, related her story in a press release revealing her gambling addiction and describing the problems that unhealthy gambling causes. In her piece, she relates how she began to wager. Until several years ago, she had never bought […]
Industry
November 21, 2022
Mississippi Handled $56.2M in October Bets
Sports bettors in the state of Mississippi bet a total of $56.2 million last month. This shows a noticeable month-on-month improvement but is still lagging behind 2021’s results. Bettors Wagered $56.2M on Spots Punters in the Magnolia State contributed to a total sports betting handle of $56.2 million in October. This represents a 32.7% […]
Industry
November 21, 2022
Polish Sportsbooks Struggled in 2021
Sports betting continues to increase in popularity in many regulated markets. In the US, gambling operators prepare for a second record year. However, that isn’t to say all markets and operators are faring that well. In Poland, for example, a lot of operators seem to be struggling to generate profits. Most Polish Operators Struggled As […]
Business
November 21, 2022
Stanleybet Expands European Presence via License in Andalusia
The leading gaming industry operator in Europe, Stanleybet Group, continues its European expansion after securing another license. The company said Monday it secured a retail license in Andalusia, Spain. Stanleybet Continues European Expansion Thanks to the new license, Stanleybet further expands its European footprint. Moreover, the license complements the company’s expansion in the country as […]
Industry
November 21, 2022
Worldpay Predicts Stronger UK Interest in World Cup Betting
As disgruntled English fans mill around and carp about the scarcity of brew in Qatar, fans back at home are already plonking down wagers on the currently ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Gambling Insider reported. According to payment service provider Worldpay, UK fans will be betting 15% more compared to the 2020 UEFA […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
There are three Thursday Night Football games on November 24. Why? Because it’s Thanksgiving! The first of those is the clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions. Both teams are going into Week 12 with high spirits after doing great last weekend. The Bills defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-23 at Ford Field in […]
Industry
November 21, 2022
Lloyds Bank Trials Gambling Limit Spend on Debit Cards
The ban on credit cards for the purposes of gambling in the United Kingdom has been hailed as a milestone by many. Now, Lloyds Banks is experimenting with a new feature that will allow customers of the bank set monthly limits on how much they can spend on gambling using their debit cards. This is […]
