Industry
April 28, 2021
Pinnacle Integrates Gamban’s Blanket Gambling-Block Software
Pinnacle, a sports betting operator, has teamed up with Gamban to give customers access to gambling-block software, which blocks all gambling sites and apps on the customers’ devices. Pinnacle’s Customers with Access to Self-Blocking Software Pinnacle, a sports wagering operator, has teamed up with Gamban to provide its customers access to a gambling-block software, allowing […]
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April 27, 2021
Samaritans’ Latest Guidelines Enable Gambling Establishments to Do More to Discourage Suicide
Samaritans released the first best practice guide for the gambling industry, aimed at assisting gambling companies in understanding and implementing practical measures to avoid gambling-related suicide. Samaritans Guideline for Suicide Prevention There is a strong connection between gambling and suicide, according to research. Suicidal thoughts and attempts are more common in people who encounter gambling-related […]
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April 26, 2021
EveryMatrix Receives New Jersey Completed Application Status
Online gaming technology supplier EveryMatrix announced in a press release today it received Completed Application status in New Jersey issued by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Customer Integration Approval Needed The Completed Application status confirmed all required information regarding the company and its key personnel, in line with regulatory law and iGaming standards in […]
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April 26, 2021
Henry Williams Appointed as MGCB’s Executive Director
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) saw a change at the helm last week after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Henry L. Williams, Jr. as executive director to replace long-serving Richard Kalm. “With the nomination of Henry Williams, I am confident that the board will continue protecting and advancing the interests of Michiganders and the state.” […]
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April 23, 2021
Betting Is Increasingly Social Activity, Says Recent Study
Entain released the results of a new study titled “Lockdown Spurs Rising Demand for Personal Freedom and Choice”. Approximately 94% of the participants of the survey support that they should be free to decide how they would like to spend their time and money. Additionally, 55% of the participants deemed gambling a social activity. British […]
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April 23, 2021
William Hill Is Now Officially Part of the Caesars Entertainment Family
As Caesars Entertainment jumped through all of the bureaucratic hoops to secure its acquisition of sports gambling giant William Hill, there was some concern that another entity might try to muscle its way in at the last minute. Caesars has now made sure that this won’t happen, as it quickly closed on the purchase deal […]
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April 22, 2021
Nevada and Mississippi Are the Most Gambling-Addicted States, Says Study
The results of a recent study by WalletHub reveal which US state is most affected by gambling. According to the study, Nevada is the most gambling-addicted state, followed by Mississippi. Recent Study Answers How Much Is Each US State Affected by Gambling The popularity of sports betting in the United States continues to increase. Nearly […]
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April 22, 2021
MGA Lists Ryan Pace as New Chairman
The name of Ryan Pace, a political activist and lawyer, has appeared on the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)’s website as the regulator’s new chairman. Ryan Pace Floated as New MGA Chairman The Maltese gaming regulator is reportedly tapping Ryan Pace for the position of the watchdog’s new chairman. Pace already appears on the Board of […]
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April 21, 2021
OPTX, Hard Rock Lake Tahoe Team Up to Boost Operational Efficiency
Real-time insights provider OPTX and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Lake Tahoe have entered into a partnership, under which the Las Vegas company will analyze the casino’s data with the aim of streamlining operations. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Lake Tahoe to Understand Better its Clients Through OPTX OPTX, a tech start-up dedicated […]
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April 21, 2021
DraftKings Appoints Gisele Bündchen as Special ESG Advisor
Leading US daily fantasy and sportsbook brand DraftKings announced today Gisele Bündchen, a former fashion model and current environmental activist and philanthropist, was appointed as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and Board of Directors. Impact Will Be Immediate and Far-Reaching New ESG advisor Gisele Bündchen will collaborate with DraftKings on its commitments to […]