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Industry
February 23, 2023
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC 2023 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
LAFC are the reigning MLS champions, but defending the title won’t be easy as several of their key players from the last season aren’t in the club anymore. How will they cope without Christian Bale and Cristian Arango? We’ll find out on Saturday when they play the Los Angeles Derby a.k.a. El Trafico. Los Angeles […]
Industry
February 23, 2023
Ohio’s Problem Gambling Hotline Sees Influx of Traffic
The activity became legal on January 1 and has since driven significant revenue for operators and tax for the state, but it has also seen a rise in the number of calls placed statewide with the Problem Gambling Hotline. Calls to Hotline Double According to the organisation, calls have more than doubled from December when […]
Industry
February 22, 2023
Odds On Compliance Completes PlaybookAI Beta, Launches on March 1
Odds On Compliance is an industry-leading technology and consultancy firm which focuses on the sports betting, iGaming, and gambling industries. The company is involved with regulatory compliance in the industry and the PlaybookAI is built to facilitate this for partner operators and help with license applications and managing the general process. Exiting Betta and Setting […]
Industry
February 22, 2023
US Integrity to Protect Bellator MMA from Fraud
US Integrity, a company working to ensure sports betting integrity in every game and every sport, has penned a deal with Bellator MMA. The integrity firm agreed to provide the American mixed martial arts promotion with its services. As agreed by the two parties, US Integrity will protect Bellator MMA from all kinds of fraud, […]
Industry
February 22, 2023
UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew to Take Over as Gambling Minister
The Racing Post reported that Stuart Andrew, the Sports Minister, is expected to take over as the Gambling Minister from Paul Scully. Andrew’s appointment indicates that the white paper publication process can be restarted, even though the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not yet confirmed it officially. Scully’s Departure Causes Yet Another Delay […]
Industry
February 22, 2023
Galaxsys Integrates with Markor Technology’s Content Platform
Galaxsys is a company that has focused heavily on the development of fast games and skill games, two specific verticals adapted for the needs of modern players. These products will now be more accessible to players and third-party operators thanks to Markor Technology, which aggregates and provides businesses with a variety of noteworthy products. Bringing […]
Industry
February 21, 2023
Charities Unamused by Paddy Power‘s Recent Ad
About a week ago, Paddy Power released a new advert for Tottenham Hotspur. The ad is called The Spurs Fan Centre and makes fun of the team’s suboptimal performance and lack of notable achievements. Miserable Time to Be a Spurs Fan In its ad, Paddy Power showcases an employee walking the viewers around a fictional […]
Industry
February 21, 2023
UKGC Will Not Impose Mandatory Checks, Operators Will
As all gambling industry eyes are on the upcoming White Paper, operators in the UK will most likely have to implement affordability checks for their customers, despite UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)’s CEO Andrew Rhodes claiming otherwise. Mandatory or Not, They Are Coming Rhodes, who took the reins at the country’s gambling regulator last year, spoke […]
Industry
February 21, 2023
Mississippi Sportsbooks Start the Year Slow as January Revenues Decline
As the Magnolia State is busy with its fifth attempt to introduce online sports betting, land-based sportsbooks in the state recorded an average revenue decline of 54.9% compared to December 2022. Such a stark drop was unexpected as player spending took a nosedive for little apparent reason. Player Spending Was Low across All Regions According […]
Industry
February 21, 2023
MGM – First Operator to Sign CEO Water Mandate
MGM Resorts has become the first gambling company to support the United Nations’ CEO Water Mandate. The latter initiative seeks to raise awareness of water crises and address the problem. The CEO Water Mandate was established in collaboration between the UN Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact and the Pacific Institute. It seeks to encourage companies […]