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Sports
July 29, 2022
Entain Marks Milestone for Women Soccer With Record Number of Online Bets
FTSE100-listed gaming and sports betting group Entain has marked an important milestone for women’s soccer. The company that manages both online and retail businesses has processed 1.5 million online bets on the Women’s Euro 2022 soccer tournament that started July 6. The number represents a significant measure for the quickest-growing female sport on the planet. […]
Sports
July 29, 2022
Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr. Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s time for Jake Paul to finally prove his previous boxing success is more than just a glitch. The YouTube star is 5-0 in his pro boxing career, as well as 1-0 in amateur boxing. Still, none of his opponents so far were boxers by trade – he’s fought against fellow YouTubers (Deji Olatunji, AnEsonGib), […]
Sports
July 29, 2022
Stake Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Watford FC
The leader in crypto gambling, Stake.com, announced it extended its existing partnership with the English professional soccer club, Watford FC. Watford FC, Stake.com Extend Partnership The recent collaboration marks the second year Stake.com will be an Official Sponsor of the famous soccer club. Thanks to the extended partnership, Stake.com’s logo will appear on the front […]
Sports
July 29, 2022
Las Vegas Raiders vs Jacksonville Jaguars 2022 Hall of Fame Game Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s been almost six months since the Super Bowl, meaning that you have every right to feel hungry for some NFL action. Luckily for you, the wait is over as the 2022 NFL preseason starts on Thursday, August 4. As always, the preseason kicks off with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Held during […]
Business
July 29, 2022
FDJ Buoyant on Lottery Results in H1 and Cautiously Optimistic about Future
Groupe FDJ has posted results for the first half of the year noting a significant improvement in lottery operations in France. The organization reported that group revenues reached €1.2 billion during the first half of the year, which was 12% higher year over year. Lottery Remains Driver of Sales for FDJ Lottery and sports betting […]
Legal
July 29, 2022
SEK 10M Claim Filed Against Kindred Subsidiary in Sweden
Swedish entrepreneur and Odd Molly founder Per Holknekt has submitted a major lawsuit to Stockholm District Court against the parent company of Unibet, Kindred Group, together with a claim for over SEK 10 million ($986,263). Holknekt Speaks Openly About His Gambling Addiction 62-year-old Per Holknekt has been struggling with gambling addiction for a long time. […]
Industry
July 29, 2022
DraftKings Attends, Promotes, and Sponsors Conference on Responsible Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) partnered with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) to host the 2022 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling. The 36th iteration of the event took place on 20 – 22 July in Boston and gathered over 600 individuals. Industry representatives, responsible gambling advocates, and […]
Industry
July 29, 2022
The American Gaming Association Released Updated AML Best Practices
The American Gaming Association last updated its anti-money laundering guidelines in 2019, before the industry has heavily hit by the global pandemic and with the uptick in financial results, changing US legislation, and more global factors, an update to this document couldn’t have come too soon. AGA Offers Update on AML Best Practices The American […]
Sports
July 29, 2022
ITIA Hands 12-Year Ban to Tennis Legend Max Wenders
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has handed down a 12-year ban to Max Wenders, a Dutch tennis coach, who has been involved in numerous match-fixing offenses. Wenders has pled guilty to the investigation and accepted ITIA’s ruling. Max Wenders Pleads Guilty and Accepts Ruling As a result of the measure, ITIA prohibits Wenders from […]
Business
July 28, 2022
FanDuel Appoints New Chief Legal Officer amidst Management Reshuffles
Carolyn Renzin, former FanDuel chief risk and compliance officer , announced on her LinkedIn profile that she would become the company’s new chief legal and compliance officer starting this month. This promotion continues her almost three-year employment at the gambling operator. Renzin Has Substantial Legal Experience in Many Industries FanDuel was Renzin’s first contact with […]