Industry
August 23, 2021
UK Study: More Gambling Venues Than Supermarkets in the Country
A new study shows that gambling venues are more common within poorer areas around Great Britain. The study, released by the University of Bristol, unveils that 21% of the gambling venues in the country are located within deprived areas, while only 2% of the venues are positioned within the least deprived areas. A New Study […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
BMM Testlabs Certified as iGaming Testing Facility in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has approved BMM Testlabs, the world’s best gaming testing laboratory and product certification consultancy, to provide compliance and testing services for online gaming products in the region. BMM Testlabs Approved in Ontario On August 19, BMM Testlabs announced its recognition as an iGaming independent testing laboratory (ITL) by the Alcohol and […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
Head of Indiana’s Gaming Regulator Steps Down as IGC Faces Backlash
Sara Gonso Tait isn’t going to be running the show at the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) for much longer. The agency’s executive director is going to step down next month after six years in the role, departing in the middle of a debate between the IGC and state lawmakers over new integrity rules being introduced. […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
Yokohama Set to Officially Drop from Japan IR Race as New Mayor Steps In
After spending the past two years preparing to compete for one of the first three integrated resort (IR) properties in Japan, Yokohama is bowing out. Despite millions of dollars having been invested and several high-profile casino operators in the running, the city’s efforts to host an IR have come to an abrupt end. A new […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
Rank Group Calls for Land-Based Casino Level-Playing Field
A leading land-based casino operator in the UK urged authorities to overhaul existing legislation to eliminate fragmentation of casino rules which impacted the company’s performance. ‘New Baseline of Gambling Regulations’ Rank Group, the operator of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo venues in the UK, disclosed as part of its financial year 2020/2021 report that its […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
Gaming Data Analyst Charged With Fraud For Altering Horse Racing Results
The UK’s latest news on horse racing focuses on a former data analyst in this field. Jack Bentham, who comes from East Yorkshire and is 24 years of age, worked for PA Media, previously known as Press Association. The betting industry has received its data on horse and greyhound races from PA Media, and this […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
BetMGM Teams up with Liv Hospitality for South Dakota Sports Market Entry
Preparing for a market launch in South Dakota, BetMGM inked an exclusive partnership with Liv Hospitality’s Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort and Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort. Although the company’s sportsbook is pending regulatory approval, its launch is expected next month. BetMGM Prepares for South Dakota Entry, Inks Strategic Partnership Leading sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
ZenSports Just Changed the Future of Nevada Gambling
ZenSports has a dream. It foresees a different gaming model in Nevada – possibly one that won’t be realized for several years – and wants to help set the pace of the transformation. It has now made a small step toward the completion of that goal, with the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) approving the California-based […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
European Gaming Operators Pledge to Support Safer Gambling
The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) is determined to create a better gaming experience across the region, but can’t do it if not all operators are on board. The trade association that represents online gaming at the business and legislative levels in the European Union (EU) has introduced several initiatives to reach its goal […]
Industry
August 19, 2021
Pennsylvania Hits New High of $423.6M Revenue for July
Online gambling revenue was the leader for the month, with $88.7m, while land-based casinos are gaining momentum again. New Record Month for Pennsylvania Gambling Pennsylvania hit a record monthly revenue of $423.65m generated from all forms of gaming in July, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced on August 17. The new figures are significantly higher than the $281.4m reported in July 2019, as, in […]