Industry
February 15, 2023
Sportsbet Leans on TikTok to Engage with Young Women
TikTok is a popular social media platform that has been growing rapidly since its release several years ago. The social media app that has been downloaded more than a billion times on Google Play and is available not only for mobile but for desktop devices as well, prohibits the promotion of gambling activities. Yet, TikTok […]
Industry
February 15, 2023
Angry Self-Excluded Gambler Slams BetNation Fine as Too Low
The Guardian reported that BetNation, a major gambling firm that operates in Australia, sent promotional emails to over 7,000 customers, touting its services and inviting bets of up to AUD 1,000 ($691) on the Melbourne Cup horse race. Expert Deems the Fine on BetNation as Small Change Despite being on a self-exclusion list, Mark Kempster, […]
Industry
February 14, 2023
betPARX Went Live with Mobile Sports Betting in Ohio
Online betting and gaming brand betPARX announced its partnership with the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and The PGA TOUR has launched mobile sports betting in Ohio. ‘Fast, Easy and Fun Experience’ The launch of betPARX in Ohio brings the betPARX’s mobile betting experience to the passionate sports fans in the state and marked the […]
Industry
February 14, 2023
AGA Opposes Gambling Advertising Ban Proposed by New York Congressman
On behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA), senior vice president Chris Cylke recently issued a statement on the proposed Betting on our Future Act, which was submitted by Rep. Paul D. Tonko. The Act seeks to ban or limit casino gaming advertising, including legal sports betting. Limiting Advertising will Drive Gamblers to Illegal Operators […]
Industry
February 14, 2023
Michigan Senator Proposes Legislation to Fight Teenage Gambling Addiction
Bellino, a Republican from Monroe, highlighted that the legalization of mobile betting apps and online sports betting in more than 30 states has made the issue worse. The Spread of Gambling Addiction Can Be Fought with the Help of Education As per Sen. Joseph Bellino’s statement, it has been reported that teenagers do not see […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
NorthStar Gaming Received Playtech Investment of C$12.25m
Canadian sports betting company NorthStar Gaming announced it has received a strategic investment of C$12.25 million ($9.19 million) from Playtech by way of a convertible debenture loan. Accelerate Growth, Expand User Base The funds provided by Playtech completed the concurrent financing NorthStar Gaming needs in connection with its reverse takeover of Baden Resources. Once the […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Betfred to Launch IGT’s PlaySports-Powered Sportsbook in Nevada
Supplier of technology and solutions to the global gaming industry International Game Technology (IGT) announced it has signed a new PlaySports technology agreement with sports betting operator Betfred. Experienced Team, Proven Technology The new multi-year partnership will see Betfred enter the Nevada betting market by leveraging IGT’s PlaySports solution to power sports betting operations at […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Senet Chooses Norths Collective as First Company to Undergo RG Assessment
The new program seeks to combat gambling-related harm as well as ensure that gambling operators are not impacted by financial crimes such as money laundering. To achieve this, participants in the program undergo an extensive assessment that seeks to ensure their compliance with Senet Assure. Lauded as the first-of-its-kind program, the new initiative comes at […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Western Sydney Oversaturated with EGMs, Says New Report
The research by Western Sydney University probed into the gambling operations in Sydney, calling the activities a “silent epidemic” for the Western Sydney region. The study, titled “Paying the Price: Gambling-Related Harm in Western Sydney” uncovered that the impact of gambling-related harm is evident in Western Sydney. It said that although the region contains only […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Ygam Reports Strong Pull with Young People in Annual Results
The organization said that it was able to reach an exact number of 1,857,895 young people with its various services and generally strengthen its expertise in providing this cohort with the support they need to defy gambling-related harm, seek help, or offer assistance to others. The charity has been able to train 4,819 delegates and […]
