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November 23, 2021
Spelinspektionen Ordered Bans for 23 Illegal Gambling Websites
Sweden’s national gambling regulator continues to display its determination to protect the legal market from black operations by forcing IP bans on 23 Curacao-based operators. Disclosure and Ban Spelinspektionen informed the institutions it collaborates with that 23 businesses and their websites operating out of Curacao illegally target Swedish residents, looking to channel them into their […]
Industry
November 23, 2021
Public Health England Dubs Knowsley as “Gambling Capital” of UK
A new study by Public Health England has picked the borough of Knowsley as the gambling capital of the United Kingdom. And yet, this title doesn’t really inspire as the area is also one of the most deprived regions, suffering from chronic poverty and a bevy of social issues. According to the report, residents of […]
Industry
November 23, 2021
Irish Politicians Calls for Audit of National Lottery as Jackpot Sits at $21.5M
The Irish Lottery produced two big winners during the Saturday draw, but alas, nobody won the €19 million Lotto jackpot, worth roughly $21.5 million. While 184,000 players cashed various awards, and two people ended up winning over $1 million, the cherished jackpot prize has reamined beyond reach for what is now 23 straight weeks. So much that […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
NY Senator Wants Sports Betting at Racetracks
New York sports betting is set to expand with the launch of mobile applications, which is still a pending process. To make the expansion even bigger, state senator Joseph Addabbo wants to include racetracks and certain other venues. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering’s chair filed Senate Bill S7536 on Friday for January’s […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
Sportico Poll Reveals That If You Jinx Family’s Favorite Sports Team, You Will Be Asked to Leave
A new poll conducted by OnePoll at the behest of Tipico Sportsbook has probed attitudes towards sports betting among family members and friends. According to the poll, 71% of respondents have argued that the “stakes are higher” when watching a sports event with friends or family. As Thanksgiving is a time to be with your loved ones, Sportico’s poll […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
Betway and New Jersey Devils Ink Multi-Year Partnership
The New Jersey Devils have signed a multi-year partnership with Betway, a global sports betting and gaming brand, last Friday. The partnership will allow the companies to benefit from each other’s brand awareness and likeness to drive stronger engagement with sports fans around the world and in New Jersey. Betway will receive exposure and TV signage that will […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission Proposes Changes to Its Policies
The Gambling Commission of the United Kingdom launched a consultation where it described upcoming changes in its policies. The proposed change of rules will affect compliance activities, regulatory enforcement, licensing and risk assessments. The Proposed Changes One of the envisioned changes seeks to speed up the enforcement process. Because transparency is important to the regulator, […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Michigan Registers Record in October Online Wagering
The trend of setting new sports wagering state records in October was confirmed in Michigan after the internet gaming and online sports betting monthly report released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) revealed a handle of $463.3 million. New Online and Cumulative Record The October total Internet gaming and online sports betting handle comprehensively […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Entain to Sponsor Former NBA Player Oakley’s Charity Initiative
The Entain Foundation US, which aims to coordinate the global corporate social responsibility initiatives of the sports betting company Entain, has joined forces with the retired National Basketball League (NBA) All-Star power forward player Charles Oakley. Entain to Support Oak Out Hunger The collaboration will see Entain sponsor Oakley’s Oak Out Hunger initiative, run by […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Italy’s Illegal Gambling Market Expands During COVID Lockdowns
A new report by Lottomatica-Censis Report shared by iGaming Business claims that illegal gambling in Italy rose by 50% during the COVID pandemic, an interesting trend given the lack of advertisement of gambling products in the country, and in part a validation of what regulated operators had warned about when the country decided to introduce blanket bans […]