Industry
February 1, 2022
Western Australia’s Gaming Regulator Admits Mistakes in Crown Oversight
The gaming regulator in Western Australia (WA) has admitted that it did not properly manage conflicts of interest related to Crown Perth’s operations. The admission comes as a royal commission investigates whether poor government oversight led to problems such as money laundering and problem gambling at the casino. This revelation will give Crown Resorts ammunition […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
The Future iGaming Industry Will Look Much Different than That of Today
When the freezer first appeared, everyone questioned how they survived without it. When the microwave oven first appeared, everyone asked how they survived without it. When smartphones and tablets first arrived on the scene, the same question was asked. In all of these instances, and more, the technology is now taken for granted. The next […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Kings Entertainment Launched LottoHub Lottery Results App
Lottery players around the world can now have access to instant lottery results after the launch of the LottoHub app announced today by Kings Entertainment Group. Instant Lottery Results from Popular Global Operators The launch by Kings Entertainment Group, the parent company of global online gaming brands LottoKings and WinTrillion, will allow avid lottery players […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
France Seeks to Protect Minors from Gambling and Identify Addicts
French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) updated the instructions to operators related to the Action Plan they submit annually to outline strengthening player protection measures. Focusing on Underage and Problem Gambling The action plan submitted as part of operators’ license obligations seeks to prevent excessive gambling and gambling by minors and to promote […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
GambleAware Launches Historical Gambling Harm Campaign for Women
Independent charity aimed at preventing and treating gambling harms GambleAware has launched the “Losing track of the world around you,” a historical campaign aimed at women gamblers. The movement results from the hard work and creativity of a team of experts from record agency M&C Saatchi, along with Freud’s PR specialists and Goodstuff’s media planning […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Britt Boeskov to Join Better Collective After 15 Years in Kindred Group
Better Collective, a global sports betting media platform, has announced that it hired Britt Boeskov as its new senior vice president of strategy. Before joining Better Collective, Boeskov worked at Kindred Group, the leading employer in Sweden. Boeskov’s Appointment Will Be Effective on March 1 Boeskov’s appointment at Better Collective will be effective on March […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Ontario Confirms Private Betting Operators May Launch on April 4
Ontario has finally pulled the curtain on when private operators will be allowed to enter the regulated single-event sports betting market with the date now set for April 4. The news was confirmed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario subsidiary iGaming Ontario. Private operators that have registered and satisfied the agency’s prerequisites will […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Metro Manila to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Casinos Still Questionable
The Philippines government announced that it will reduce the COVID-19 alert for the National Capital Region, which includes Metro Manila, from Level 3 to Level 2, due to a decrease in the number of cases. While it’s good news for the city and the rest of the country, casinos could still have to operate under […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
GambleAware Could Reduce Programs as UK’s NHS Cuts Funding
The National Health Services (NHS) in the UK is distancing itself from the gambling industry. A report by The Sunday Times indicates that the NHS will likely announce that it will not accept funds or donations from charities related to the UK gambling industry. This means that funding for problem gambling education, treatment and research […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
New York Mobile Sportsbooks Surpass $1B in Betting Handle
On January 8, New York finally launched its mobile sports betting market. This came in the wake of a three-year debate and stiff opposition to the measure. After former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo fell from grace, his withdrawal paved the way for the legalization of interactive gambling. Expectations for mobile sports betting handle were […]