Industry
October 22, 2021
Cruise Ship Sports Betting Sets Sail With Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises, a division of Carnival Corp., has become the first cruise line to provide its passengers with legal sports betting and travel agents couldn’t be more excited about this latest development. Majestic Princess was the cruise ship that accepted the first bet this week, and all eligible passengers can enjoy the sports betting experience […]
Industry
October 22, 2021
Two More Maryland Sportsbooks Approved, But Licensing Still an Issue
Two more gaming properties in Maryland have been notified that they meet the requirements to host a sportsbook, but when they’ll receive their licenses is still up in the air. Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs join Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, MGM National Harbor and Live! Casino and Hotel on a list of approved locations that are […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
UKGC Plans to Update Gambling Participation and Prevalence Statistics Collection
Earlier this year, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the launch of a consultation seeking to change the way gambling participation and prevalence statistics are collected. Those statistics are used by the UKGC to determine the levels of problem gambling, gambling participation and gambling activity in the country. UKGC to Launch a Pilot Research This […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
KSA Announces Horse Racing Wagering Licensing Window
Netherlands gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced that it will officially launch an application process for the horse race betting license in the country next month. Application Process Opens Next Month A legal monopoly in the Netherlands, betting on horse racing requires a specialized totalizer license awarded for five years and the currently active one, […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
Indiana Experiences a Small Drop in September Casino Revenue
As the Indiana Gaming Commission reports, the total casino revenue of the state for the month of September was slightly above $194.7 million, which is a month-to-month decline, compared to August. The cumulative win of the two racinos and 10 casinos in Indiana was $206.6 million. Compared to August’s $209.3 million, that is a 1.3% […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue in September Reaches $415.6 Million
Pennsylvania casinos are in for a celebration as September 2021 has proved to be far better than September 2020 as the total generated revenue by all of the gambling facilities, as reported by the state’s regulators for this month, is $415.6 million. That is a 46% increase than September 2020, which equals $130 million higher […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
Military Veterans in the UK More Likely to Experience Problem Gambling, Says Study
A new study sought to investigate the social and economic costs of gambling among UK military veterans. The study, published by the British Medical Journal, found that veterans are nearly 11 times more likely to experience problem gambling than the general population. British Medical Journal Reveals the Results of a New Study A new study […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
Industry Analysts Optimistic on Las Vegas Recovery
Put simply, 2020 sucked for the gaming industry. With COVID-19 forcing lengthy shutdowns of commercial activity everywhere, casinos took a major hit that is still being felt today. The good news, though, is that things are returning to a quasi-normal state in most areas, and Las Vegas, the US gambling capital, is on the road […]
Industry
October 20, 2021
Ireland Aims to Regulate Gambling and Betting With New Laws
The Irish Times reports that new laws which are reportedly going to change the way the gambling and betting industry is regulated in Ireland are now a step closer to being completed. On Wednesday, the outlet that a long-touted regulator will be launched and that free bets will be banned, along with the VIP treatment […]
Industry
October 20, 2021
Design Works Gaming Receives Licenses in Michigan, Pennsylvania
Design Works Gaming continues its expansion in regulated markets across the US. The company received licenses to provide operators with content in Michigan and Pennsylvania. DWG also has a license to operate in New Jersey, which means that by now, the company is licensed in 3 key US states that offer regulated gambling activities. DWG […]