Industry
January 24, 2022
PayPal Adds Gamban Solution to Tackle Excessive Gambling in UK, USA
PayPal has introduced Gamban as part of its online payment settlement service. As a result, online casino players and sports bettors will have the option to self-exclude gambling services. The Gamban software is used to enable vulnerable and at-risk players to take control over their spending habits and ensure that they keep themselves in check […]
Sports
January 24, 2022
49ers vs Rams NFC Championship Odds, Time, and Prediction
Just two weeks ago, Matt Stafford had no playoff wins in his portfolio. Now, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback has a chance to win the NFC Championship and get to the Super Bowl LVI. To get there, his team needs to beat the surging San Francisco 49ers. 49ers vs Rams Odds (NFC Championship, 2022) All […]
Sports
January 24, 2022
Bengals vs Chiefs AFC Championship Odds, Time, and Prediction
When the 2021 NFL season started, not many people thought the Cincinnati Bengals would get all the way to the AFC Championship game. But they did. They did it by defeating the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional Round. They entered the game as four-point underdogs but managed to win 19-16. In the AFC Championship game, […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Genting HK’s Crystal Cruises Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded
Genting Hong Kong’s luxury cruise company, Crystal Cruises has been suspended until at least April 29 as the group fights for its survival. With mounting debt and no financial relief coming, Genting’s future as a cruise ship operator is in doubt. One ship is already facing seizure over unpaid debt, leaving passengers stranded in the […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Allwyn Ready to Complete SPAC Merger, Will Go Live on the NYSE
Blank cheque firm Cohn Robbins will soon acquire Allwyn Entertainment in a transaction that values the European lottery operator and gaming operator at $9.30 billion. This is a deal that allows investors of the Cohn Robbins SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to purchase shares at a discount valuation. It will also lead to Allwyn being […]
Sports
January 24, 2022
NY: Mobile Sportsbooks Hit $600М Handle in Less than 10 Days
Early in January 2022, New York launched mobile sports betting. The activity itself was launched back in 2019 but was restricted to land-based venues. Expectations for mobile betting have been high, considering the size of the state and the high population. But results released by the New York State Gaming Commission showed that mobile sportsbooks […]
Business
January 24, 2022
GNOG Targets Missouri with Affinity Interactive Partnership
Although the industry has not yet launched, Missouri is proving another focal point of sports betting interest. Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has signed a partnership with Affinity Interactive to secure access to the market once the state enables online gambling. GNOG Is Betting on the Tethered Option GNOG is ready to launch both an […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Rewards Don’t Outweigh the Costs as Wynn Looks to Unload Wynn Interactive
Wynn Resorts wants to sell its online sports betting arm, Wynn Interactive, according to the New York Post. The move comes as a surprise to many, given the attention the online gaming industry is receiving. Adding to the puzzling situation is the fact that Wynn is willing to let it go in what can only […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Martin Bland Joined EPIC as Business Development Director
Independent gambling harm prevention consultancy EPIC Risk Management announced today a new addition to its ranks as Martin Bland joined the firm in the role of Director of Business Development. Deliver on EPIC’s Growth Strategy EPIC’s new director of business development Bland will be tasked with expanding the business that aims to protect individuals and […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Internet Vikings Continues US Expansion, Enters Illinois
Internet Vikings, the global hosting gaming provider, announced on Friday that it launched its operations in Illinois. Internet Vikings Enters 18th US State The company is already known as one of the top iGaming hosting services providers in Europe. With that in mind, Internet Vikings’ expansion in the US started in July last year. Now, […]