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Yasmin Moore
AuthorYasmin is an iGaming and gaming journalist with over 10 years of writing about various publications. Her experience spans the entirety of iGaming, traditional sports, as well as online poker. She is well-versed in every aspect of online gaming and her wealth of knowledge provides additional substance to our coverage.
Industry
November 18, 2021
SIGMA Europe Turned Sour by Naked Dancing Men, Strippers, COVID Violations
The SIGMA Europe Summit in Malta event unearthed a side of the gambling industry that many know is there, but few dare to admit. Held from November 15-19 at the MFCC in Ta’Qali, Malta, and attended by hundreds of the best and brightest of the industry, two separate incidents mired the expo, tarnishing its reputation […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
MGM Resorts Raises On-Sites COVID Tests’ Price to $38
In a letter sent out to employees of the casino and hospitality company MGM Resorts on November 16, the company’s chief executive officer, Bill Hornbuckle, informed unvaccinated hourly employees that the price of COVID-19 tests will more than double up. MGM Resorts Increases Price of On-Site COVID-19 Tests This decision came in response to the […]
Blockchain
November 18, 2021
Blockchain-Powered Sports Betting Protocol BetDEX Gets $21M in Funding
Several former FanDuel executives have banded together to launch BetDEX – a new betting product that aims to be the first-ever decentralized sports betting protocol. The company has raised $21 million to jumpstart its operations. BetDEX to Revolutionize Sports Betting BetDEX is being developed by notable people, each with years of experience in the gambling […]
Industry
November 17, 2021
Safer Gambling Week Reaches 25M People
This year’s edition of Safer Gambling Week, a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in the United Kingdom and Ireland, took place between November 1 and November 7 and had a remarkable engagement. Safer Gambling Week Scores Record Impressions According to statistics, the initiative’s online campaign has seen impressive growth across all social media outlets it has a […]
Blockchain
November 17, 2021
Hashing it Out Episode 15: Kal Suurkask Speaks About Blockchain
In the fifteenth episode of CoinGeek’s Hashing it Out crypto series, the series’ host, Becky Liggero, traveled to the Esports Insider London and Betting on Sports Europe events. She moderated panels at both events and was happy to welcome Kal Suurkask as a speaker on both. The Integrity Advantages of Blockchain Suurkask is the chief […]
Sports
November 17, 2021
Twitter’s Change of Sports Streaming Tactics Proves Profitable
Social media platform Twitter has seen a major engagement increase in relation to the National Football League and college football. This is expected to echo in the platform’s future revenues. Twitter’s Change of Pace Proves Efficient According to statistics provided by Twitter to Front Office Sports, each NFL game from the season has had over […]
Industry
November 17, 2021
Facebook Uses Children Data to Fuel AI and Display Gambling Ads
Facebook is in hot water over its failure to protect children in Australia from “stalker ads,” the type of advertisement that targets vulnerable groups in the hopes of eliciting profit at the expense of the consumer. According to a study by Reset Australia, Facebook has harvested young people’s data and then allowed advertisers to engage in such […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Microgaming Sells Quickfire Platform to Games Global Ltd
Microgaming has announced that it will be unloading the world-famous Quickfire distribution business and portfolio. This includes the platform’s jackpot games which will be shifting ownership under Games Global Limited’s banner. The change of ownership will include the host of games studios across multiple jurisdictions, Games Global mentioned in a LinkedIn release. This operation is expected to complete in the […]
Sports
November 15, 2021
Western Sydney Wanderers Double Down on Responsible Gambling
The Western Sydney Wanderers continue to work on ensuring that they promote responsible gambling messages by extending their partnership with the non-for-profit organization GambleAware through the 2022/23 season. Earlier this year, the Wanderers agreed to discontinue any gambling partnerships they had in place. Today, they seem committed to making sure that sports remain safe and free from […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Pragmatic Play Makes Another Foray into Africa with Odibets
Pragmatic Play will pursue further expansion in Africa as the award-winning supplier pivots strongly towards new and regulated markets. The company is specifically focused on its experience in the East African region and will now deliver its products through Kenyan gaming brand Odibets. Odibets will expand its current product offering in the iGaming segment by […]