Industry
May 31, 2021
Connecticut Lottery Considering Hartford XL Center as Betting Venue
Hartford’s XL Center is seriously considered to become one of two major sports betting venues of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, looking to offer state residents sports wagering as per the new legislation. Sports Betting Will Help Develop the Location Connecticut legislature approved the lottery to operate 15 statewide betting locations and the downtown Hartford XL […]
Industry
May 31, 2021
News Corp Australia in Talks to Launch Standalone Betting Brand
A weekend report in The Sydney Morning Herald claims News Corp Australia is in advanced negotiations to launch a new sports betting brand and reshuffle player positions in the local gaming market. Talking on Two Fronts Industry sources, which remained unnamed by the media due to the confidential nature of the talks, stated that the […]
Industry
May 31, 2021
Macau under Threat as Spike in COVID-19 Cases Seen in China
There was a time when it seemed like COVID-19 was almost completely eradicated in most countries, but the pockets of outbreaks show that there is still more work to be done. Macau was hit hard by the pandemic, with the gambling city turning into a ghost town as borders and casinos were forced to be […]
Industry
May 28, 2021
Report by the British Gambling Commission Shows How COVID-19 Impacted UK Gaming
The global gaming industry is curious to see, as quickly as possible, the exact impact COVID-19 had on gaming revenue everywhere. Figures are being reported more often, even if they’re sometimes incomplete, as industry players try to determine their next moves. The British Gambling Commission (BGC) had historically issued an annual report on the state […]
Industry
May 27, 2021
Interest in Electronic Table Games in Asia Increases, Pushing Live Tables Aside
The COVID-19 debacle has caused a paradigm shift in how gambling is viewed. iGaming added a plethora of new users during the pandemic, driving by the shutdown of live casinos and the safety of being able to gamble from the comfort of one’s own home. As the land-based casino segment continues to re-emerge, there seems […]
Industry
May 26, 2021
Bovada Leaves New York Ahead of New Sports Betting Regulation
Bovada, an online sports betting and poker room operator, is leaving New York, the company told its players in an email informing them it will cease operations in the state effective June 21, 2021. Phase Out New York Players The Costa Rica- based gambling firm told its New York players that due to the recent […]
Industry
May 25, 2021
Chalkline Appointed Larry Pelzer VP of US Business Development
Supplier of online games Chalkline announced Tuesday a new addition to its ranks with the appointment of Larry Pelzer as Vice President of US Business Development. Forge Strategic B2B Partnerships Larry Pelzer will be responsible for developing the company’s North American business by forging strategic partnerships in the casino and gaming space to support the […]
Industry
May 25, 2021
Australia Could Ban Credit Cards for Online Gambling
The Australian parliament considers banning credit cards or “digital wallets” for gamblers, aiming to set online wagering in line with land-based gambling. Parliament Aims to Protect Gamblers by Banning Credit Cards Gamblers are not permitted to use Australian credit cards in land-based casinos and lounges. They are not allowed to take cash advances from nearby […]
Industry
May 24, 2021
DraftKings Funds Responsible Gaming Research in Sports Betting
Leading US daily fantasy and sports betting brand DraftKings announced a new initiative in the responsible gaming space after an agreement to provide the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) with financial support. Science-Backed Responsible Gaming Research DraftKings’ commitment to ICRG’s Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering will allow the fund to approach researchers […]
Industry
May 24, 2021
Michigan Problem Gambling Specialists Speak on Online Gambling
As the state of Michigan continues to drive solid tax revenue from its online gambling industry, some experts have cautioned that calls to helplines are increasing. Problem Gambling in Michigan, Is It on the Rise? Michigan enjoys a good amount of interest in its interactive wagering market since the industry was given an official go-ahead […]