Industry
July 15, 2021
IGT Powers up Sports Wagering in Washington
International Game Technology PLC (IGT), a multinational gambling company, has announced that it will launch sports betting at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie. IGT Launches Sports Betting At the Snoqualmie Casino International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced its plans to expand on the US sports wagering market before, and now it has given results. The […]
Sports
July 15, 2021
The Summer Olympics Are a Go and So Are the Wagers
After being delayed a year because of COVID-19, and amid calls that they be canceled completely, the Summer Olympics are about to begin. Friday, July 23, marks the official start date of the 2020 Summer Olympics, with over 306 events in the lineup. Those events are expected to result in something never before seen, as […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
Bot Hackers Evolve during Euro 2020, Target Account Takeovers
A recent report released by Imperva, a cyber-security software and services company, is highlighting a surge in bot attacks targeting customer accounts during Euro 2020. Unprecedented Level of Bot Attacks The report from the provider of protection to enterprise data and application software shows traffic on sporting and gambling websites generated by bots increased dramatically […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
Bally’s Corporation Makes a Play for Beach Volleyball
Bally’s has bought out the Association of Volleyball Professionals as part of the interactive gaming giant’s plan to expand further in sports gambling in the US. Gambling Expansion in the US Continues for Bally’s with Volleyball Bally’s Corporation is making a move on volleyball in the US after the corporation announced that it had acquired the Association of Volleyball […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
Wyoming Ready to Approve Betting Licenses Starting Thursday
The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) is set to begin issuing sports betting licenses to potential operators as the state prepares for a September launch of the industry. Wyoming Opens the Sluicegates on Sports Gambling Wyoming has distinguished itself as a forward-thinking state. As the first jurisdiction in the US to accept crypto payments for sports […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
BlueBet Sets Sights on Iowa for First US Entry
Australian sports betting company BlueBet will enter Iowa as the first state in the US as the company explores other locations, as well. BlueBet Details US Entry in Iowa BlueBet Holdings is preparing to launch its namesake sportsbook in Iowa after signing a skin agreement with Dubuque Racing Association LTD, which operates Q Casino. As a result, BlueBet will be […]
Business
July 14, 2021
theScore Releases Latest Earnings Report, Misses the Mark
There is always a lull in gambling activity when March winds down. The NFL’s Super Bowl in February is done, the NCAA’s March Madness is over and there aren’t any other major contests on the schedule. A spattering of competitions in the PGA, NBA and other sports leagues helps buoy the market, but doesn’t produce […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
ITIA Looking Into Possible Match-Fixing at Wimbledon
The Wimbledon Championships just wrapped up this past weekend, with the highlight being Novak Djokovic’s taking the men’s singles title. This is his sixth Wimbledon championship and followed his wins at the Australian Open and the French Open, putting him in an elite class of tennis players. While he was serving up big swings, members […]
Sports
July 13, 2021
Vietnam: Restrictive Betting Regulations Push Bettors Offshore
A local media report in Vietnam is blaming stringent regulations of legal sports betting in the country for the recent surge in illegal betting on soccer games seen in a period which featured both Copa America in Brazil and EURO 2020 championships. Restrictions Push Bettors to Illegal Market The report, published in VietnamNet, states that […]
Industry
July 13, 2021
Codere Becomes Main Sponsor for Mexico’s Monterrey Rayados
Monterrey Rayados, a Mexican soccer powerhouse, has partnered up with Codere, which will become the team’s official sponsor through 2024/25. Codere Deepens Mexican Sports Presence Codere continues to build up its ties with soccer clubs around the world. After rival Sportsbet.io signed a fresh partnership with Brazilian powerhouse Sao Paulo FC, the international gaming operator […]