Industry
September 3, 2021
Alabama Track Owners Launch Campaign for Lottery and Casino Legalization
The gambling climate in Alabama may be on the brink of a change, as the state’s greyhound tracks are joining the movement that supports the legalization of casinos, sports betting and lottery games in the state. The Alabama Track Owners Association (ATOA), set up by Greenetrack Bingo & Racing, Mobile Greyhound Park, VictoryLand and the […]
Industry
September 3, 2021
Brazilian State of Amazonas Finds Difficulty Launching a State Lottery
They say that, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. In the case of one Brazilian state, though, it is try, try and give up. Amazonas had huge plans for a state-run Amazon Lottery, but three failed attempts at finding a suitable candidate to conduct a technical-economic feasibility study have left the state […]
Industry
September 2, 2021
Sweden: Online Gambling Drove Q2 2021 Industry Growth
Online gambling in Sweden fueled second quarter double-digit growth in the country, which has its land-based gaming facilities almost completely taken off the country’s gambling map. Growth Driven by Online Gambling The Swedish gambling market registered for the three months ended June 30, 2021 SEK6.5 billion ($780 million) in revenue, up 4.7% on the SEK6.2 […]
Industry
September 2, 2021
LeoVegas Launches Automated Responsible Gambling Messages
A system of responsible gambling messages utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze customer behavior is set to debut across the UK online gambling offerings of the operator. Personalized Message Content Swedish-based online gambling group LeoVegas announced the launch of the new messaging system that will send valuable information and educational materials to its customers to […]
Industry
September 2, 2021
Tribal Casinos in Washington Get the Green Light on Sports Betting
Tribal casinos in Washington overcame the final political obstacle on Wednesday that was stopping them from launching sports betting. Thanks to that fact, these properties could provide visitors with sportsbooks as soon as the NFL regular season starts on September 9. Sports gambling compact amendments for the Spokane, Cowlitz, Tulalip, Puyallup, Lummi, Suquamish, Squaxin, Snoqualmie […]
Industry
September 2, 2021
Spotlight Grows North American Footprint, Acquires Alarm Sports Network
Spotlight Sports Group announced the acquisition of FA Media LLC (Alarm Sports Network) on Wednesday this week. By acquiring ASN, Spotlight aims to increase its North American footprint and create all-encompassing sports betting and fantasy sports offering. Spotlight Announces Alarm Sports Network Acquisition World-leading technology, content and media company Spotlight Sports Group announced on Wednesday […]
Industry
September 2, 2021
Pennsylvania Senator Wants Bars to Have Sports Betting Kiosks
Sports betting continues to receive more support across the US, but there are still limitations. Some states have placed stringent requirements on when and where bets can be placed, while others have been more liberal. However, finding sportsbooks and sports betting kiosks in bars is something that has been almost universally rejected, except in the […]
Industry
September 1, 2021
ACMA Blocks Five More Gambling Websites Targeting the Australian Market
The global effort to shut down unlicensed and unregistered online gambling sites isn’t stopping, and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is making sure that it does its part. Recently, ACMA blocked five more unauthorized websites that targeted the Australian market. The gambling sites that were shut down are Juicy Stakes, Koala Royal, National […]
Industry
September 1, 2021
ReportOn: Does the Industry Drive Enough Innovation in Responsible Gambling?
Leading marketing and social media agency serving the gambling industry GameOn and content marketing agency Ghostfoundry have launched a new initiative called ReportOn. It’s a free quarterly report where industry specialists and stakeholders speak on important hot topics. The goal of the initiative is to spark a discussion on the important matters and how to improve the industry. The first […]
Industry
September 1, 2021
New Gaming-led Measure in California to Fund State Health Programs
Some of the biggest gambling players are planning to create an initiative that will fund mental health efforts and homelessness. This initiative concerns online sports betting and it is likely to be around $100 million. These gambling players spoke to POLITICO this past Monday, and they said that they will have the state attorney general’s […]