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Julie Moraine
Lead AuthorWith 4 years experience as an analyst, Julie—or ‘Jewels’, as we aptly refer to her in the office—is nothing short of a marvel-worthy in her attention to the forex and cryptocurrency space as she quickly became the first pick to co-pilot education to the masses with Mike.
Business
June 20, 2020
Irish Betting Shops Open and Close Amid Industry Confusion
Bookmakers in Ireland were surprised to understand they were not included in the list of non-essential businesses to re-open during phase two of the government’s Coronavirus national plan. On Monday June 15, around 800 betting shops in the country opened doors, only to close down again less than 24 hours later, being instructed they were […]
Business
June 20, 2020
MGM Hotel Property Delano Las Vegas to Reopen July 1
MGM continues to reopen casino-free properties and Delano Las Vegas is next on the list with reopening planned for July 1. At the same time all of the company’s venues operate under enhanced health and safety protocols ensuring the wellbeing of employees and guests. Delano Las Vegas – MGM’s Hotel Property to Reopen on July […]
Sports
June 19, 2020
BetRivers.com Goes Live in Illinois Ahead of US Sports Return
Rivers Casino Des Plaines once again made history Thursday by becoming the first casino in Illinois to launch mobile sports betting operations. Having opened the first retail sports book in the state in March, the gaming venue operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated went live with BetRivers.com sports betting app, powered by Rush Street Interactive. Casinos […]
Sports
June 18, 2020
Roar Enters Oregon with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Roar Digital, the joint venture between UK-based GVC Holdings and Las Vegas casino operator MGM Resorts, announced today it entered into a partnership deal with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon, to become their exclusive sports betting partner. Spirit Mountain Casino Will Have BetMGM Sportsbook Under the terms of the deal, Roar Digital […]
Casino
June 18, 2020
Massachusetts Casino Reopening to Be the Strictest in the Country
With the casino industry in Massachusetts still shuttered, the commission is still working on hashing out plans for reopening. Yet, the regulator insists on having the strictest reopening policies. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Elaborating on Reopening Plans The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has outlined its plan for restarting the casino and sports betting industry in the state. […]
Sports
June 17, 2020
Betfred Partners with the Broncos Ahead of Its Official Sports Book Launch
Denver Broncos from the National Football League (NFL) announced Tuesday it entered into a multi-year partnership deal with UK-based sports book operator Betfred, through its US subsidiary Betfred USA Sports. The announcement of the agreement came a day before the official launch of the sports book at Saratoga Casino in Black Hawk, which would mark […]
Business
June 16, 2020
William Hill Reports Strong Recovery, Some Verticals Exceed Expectations
William Hill announced in a trading update issued Tuesday the company has seen strong recovery in the recent weeks, related to the easing of restrictions and the gradual return of sporting events. Despite the trading backdrop remaining uncertain, the online gambling operator is encouraged to see both its online and US divisions perform ahead of […]
Business
June 16, 2020
AGA Encourages Regulators to Seek Cashless Payments on US Casino Floors
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published a new report urging regulators to enact quick changes that would allow the casino industry to adopt cashless payments. Cashless Payments Needed to Modernize the Casino Industry in the US Moving forward, US casinos would prefer to rely on cashless payments as a way to deter the spread […]
Casino
June 15, 2020
High-Risk Gamblers in Sweden Bet More Due to COVID-19
A new research among Swedish gamblers shares an insight on the behavior of people towards gambling during the COVID-19 period. New Study in Sweden Analyses Gamblers Behavior During COVID-19 Period A recent study by Anders C. Håkansson, a psychiatry professor at Lund University, has shown new insights into the Swedish gamblers’ habits. According to the […]
Business
June 15, 2020
William Hill, Bet365 and Others Donate $125m to Tackle Problem Gambling in the UK
Five leading gambling companies in the UK have donated a cumulative amount of $125 million to help address problem gambling issues in the country. British Gambling Companies Donate More to Tackle Problem Gambling GambleAware, the NGO tasked with tackling problem gambling in the United Kingdom, will receive additional funding amounting to $125 million from Betting […]