Industry
May 1, 2025
IBIA Recorded Slight Increase in Suspicious Matches
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting sector, has published its latest industry report, outlining a very slight increase in suspicious matches. According to the organization’s announcement, the number of alerts in Q1 increased to 63. The Number of Alerts Increased Slightly As mentioned, the IBIA […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
DRA Sacks Andy Jenkins for Match-Fixing, Unauthorized Betting
Andrew “Andy” Jenkins, an English professional darts player was banned and fined after regulators understood that he had been involved with the fixing of a dozen games. To make matters worse, he exploited the fixed games for betting gain. Jenkins Was Involved in Match-Fixing and Unauthorized Betting Jenkins, 54, who is also known as “Rocky” […]
Sports
May 1, 2025
PENN Not Happy With Sports Betting Performance, Ready to Improve
PENN Entertainment has been operating in challenging conditions with the sports betting segment continuing to underwhelm and tension from shareholders rising – can the company really turn its performance in a segment that is dominated by a quasi-duopoly between FanDuel and DraftKings, with a third wheel in the face of BetMGM? PENN Acknowledges Difficulties But […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
New Law in Oregon Ends Betting on Greyhounds by Focusing on AWD Sites
Oregon has passed House Bill 3020, effectively prohibiting its advance-deposit wagering platforms from processing bets on dog races. Once a popular form of entertainment, dog racing has come under increasing scrutiny over allegations of animal cruelty and mistreatment. As a result, the industry has faced growing opposition, with the United States steadily distancing itself from […]
Business
May 1, 2025
MGM Resorts Sees Digital Growth Despite Q1 2025 Revenue Drop
MGM Resorts International released a mixed bag of financial results for 2025’s first quarter. The company’s digital ventures and Las Vegas Strip slot operations stood out as top performers. However, the company’s total revenue fell by 2% compared to the same period last year. Lower Macau Casino Profits and Vegas Non-Gaming Sales Weigh on MGM […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
Louisiana Lawmakers Consider Higher Online Betting Tax as HB 639 Advances
Lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to push the state’s online sports betting tax up. If approved, the measure would generate millions in additional tax money. The measure just passed the House Appropriations Committee with overwhelming support, bringing it closer to getting signed into law. Louisiana Seeks to Double Its Online Betting Tax House Bill 639, […]
Sports
April 30, 2025
2025 Wurth 400 NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
We’re four-for-seven with our NASCAR picks in 2025, which is a pretty impressive achievement, you must agree, especially given that each of the winning bets had odds of +300 or more. We could’ve done even better, but our top pick last weekend – Kyle Larson – finished second. Will he do better on May 4? […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
PSG vs. Arsenal 2025 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
In the first leg of the Arsenal vs. PSG Champions League semifinal, the Gunners suffered their first home defeat in this competition in more than eight years. They’re 1:0 down, meaning that they need to go for a win in Paris on May 7. It won’t be easy to beat PSG, which is the team […]
Sports
April 30, 2025
MLB Considers Pete Rose’s Reinstatement after Trump Weighs In
Pete Rose is not around to perhaps care enough for this, but his contributions to the game of baseball may be once again highlighted as Major League Baseball is considering reinstating the athlete posthumously. Pete Rose May Be Reinstated, but Hall of Fame Status Is Far from Guaranteed Rose was placed on the MLB’s permanently […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
Webinar Outlines Importance of Right Mindset When Gambling
Consumers may still be confused about what responsible gambling is, argues Heart + Mind Strategies Senior Vice President Darren Bishop who spoke during a Tuesday webinar hosted with the help of the American Gaming Association and titled: “Advertising Trends and New RG Messaging Framework.” Many Consumers Think Responsible Gambling Messaging Applies Only to Problem Gamblers […]
