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As an avid follower of sports and the newly recognized industry of esports, Heidi uses her expertise to help the team push out the best sports content. She is also continually learning more about the gambling industry in general and pushes out a variety of content.

Business August 18, 2019
Star Group Australia Loses on VIP, Posts Growth Nevertheless
The Star Group grows market in Australian market VIP vertical losses a bit of momentum Star remains committed to capital-efficient expansion The Star Group posted strong results for its Australian subsidiary, citing a growth in regular market, but weaker VIP results. Star Group’s Australia Results Remain Strong The Star Entertainment Group’s Australian subsidiary achieved an […]
Business August 16, 2019
Pennsylvania Releases July’s Sports Betting Results
Pennsylvania’s sports betting handle grows Mobile accounts for 2/3 of all betting activities Daily fantasy sports notch up a 50% growth Pennsylvania posted strong results in July generated by the retail and online sports betting verticals in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania’s Mobile Betting Drives Better Results Sportsbooks in Pennsylvania have posted strong results for July, […]
Business August 15, 2019
Dallas Cowboys Boss Eyes Arkansas Casino Project
Photo credit: Legends Arkansas Jerry Jones’ Legends Hospitality most likely winner for casino site in Pope County Cherokee Nation Businesses could contribute $39 million in economic development fees Legends still needs to obtain a license first Dallas Cowboys’ owner, Jerry Jones, is teaming up with the Cherokee Nation Businesses to launch a casino in Pope […]
Business August 13, 2019
NFL and Sportradar to Provide Faster and More Accurate Data
Photo credit: Sportradar NFL to release official data to sportsbooks around the world Sportradar will determine which betting firms qualify Integrity to be ensured by both the League and the company NFL and Sportradar sign an extension of their existing partnership to provide more accurate and quicker data, including to sportsbooks around the world. NFL’s […]
Legal August 12, 2019
ESA Members Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo to Reveal Loot Boxes Droprates
Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo vow to make loot boxes transparent The new measures will be enforced in 2020 More ESA members join the move ESA members Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have vowed to make loot boxes more transparent amid an industry-wide move to address gambling concerns. Loot Boxes Will Show Droprates, Gamemakers Say In a […]
Business August 11, 2019
Las Vegas Casino Operators See Dive in Macao Business
Macao’s VIP business suffers the consequences of the US – China trade war The Las Vegas Sands Corporation, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts Ltd. all report on slumps in VIP business revenue Business analysts remain optimistic for the long-term future Business reports from Macao display a market-wide revenue decrease of 13.4% year-on-year for the […]
Legal August 8, 2019
Iowa Ready to Engage in Sports Betting
August 15 marks the day in which Iowans can start placing sports bets, legally NFL veteran Tim Dwight confirmed to be the first to place legal sports bet in the state The new legislation allows Iowans to place bets at designated locations, as well as online Back in May Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the […]
Legal August 7, 2019
Industry Moves: UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Licenses
The UK Gambling Commission has published new binding rules for its LCCP agreements to be enforced on October 31, 2019. UK Gambling Commission Tightens License Standards Again The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has introduced a number of changes to its current License Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), binding agreements that determine what regulatory norms […]
Business August 6, 2019
Caesars’ First Half Revenue Growth Followed by Landslide
Caesars Entertainment reports net loss of $532 million from the first half of 2019 Despite the slump, new CEO, Tony Rodio, praised the business for a solid performance The enterprise announces working towards merging with Eldorado Resorts United States casino titan Caesars Entertainment reported a net loss of $532 million dollars, which occurred during the […]
Business August 6, 2019
Macau Bans Use of Casino Tech to Beat Patrons
Macau operators leverage tech to beat customers Watchdog sweeps in to restrict the practice Tech is suspended by the regulator Macau’s operators have been using technology to boost their security and as it turns out to beat the customer. The region’s gaming regulator has reportedly blocked the practice. Macau’s Operators Banned from Misusing AI/Surveillance Tech […]