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February 8, 2023
SIGA’s PlayNow Records Impressive Revenues, Sparking Gambling Harm Concerns
In November, PlayNow.com, an iGaming website owned by the British Colombia Lottery Corporation, was launched in Western Canada. This launch followed an agreement between its parent company and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). The site thus became the province’s first online gaming website. According to the latest data, the launch of iGaming in Western […]
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February 8, 2023
Erwin van Lambaart to Chair ECA Following Jaldung’s Exit
The European Casino Association (ECA) made an important announcement during its General Assembly at ICE London 2023. The organization shared that Per Jaldung will be stepping down as chairman after eight years in the position. He will be succeeded by Erwin van Lambaart who is a media, entertainment and hospitality veteran. The Former ECA Chair […]
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February 8, 2023
DGE Takes Proactive Approach against At-Risk Sports Betting
The regulatory body in charge of gambling in the state, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), was planning the implementation of the new proactive method since March last year. Although the DGE unveiled details this week regarding the initiative, it said that its official launch was on January 1, 2023. This initiative, according […]
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February 8, 2023
Mattress Mack Has Concerns about Texas’ Sports Betting Bid
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is something of a legend in sports betting. The owner of the Texan Gallery Furniture retail chain is known for his fervent love for professional sports, his generosity toward his clients and his ludicrous sports wagers. One might think such a person would be one of the first to support the […]
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February 8, 2023
Sports Betting Apps in Ohio Have More Than 2M Registered Accounts
The figure is for the entire month of January, and although the number of accounts is known, the total bets placed will be available later this month. GeoComply’s Data Indicates Strong Growth Data from GeoComply shows that Ohio’s sports betting apps have been enjoyed quite heavily in January. About 160 million geolocation checks came up […]
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February 8, 2023
Penn Game Studios’ Newest Game Plays Homage to Popular Podcast
The developer’s newest offering is already live in New Jersey, with more jurisdictions soon to follow. As PENN Entertainment’s in-house game development arm, Penn Game Studios drew inspiration from the popular Barstool podcast Pardon My Take. The multi-slot and progressive jackpot title attracts customers with its vibrant looks, several jackpots, and exciting mechanics. Pardon My […]
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February 8, 2023
ICE London 2023 Opens Doors as the Biggest Edition of the Event Yet
Following a rough few last years, ICE London is back in its full glory, and in fact surpassing expectations. The event now stretches 51,466 square meters of net space, up on the 49,690 square meters ICE London held in 2020. ICE London 2023 Through the Eyes of Locals and Overseas Visitors Even though it has […]
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February 8, 2023
Kentuckians Keen on Sports Wagering, GeoComply Data Suggests
Wagering on sports in Kentucky continues to be illegal but this did not prevent residents of the state that is more popular with horse racing to open sports betting accounts in neighboring six states. Legalize Sports Betting or Continue Losing Revenue According to data released by geolocation services provider GeoComply, more than 180,000 betting accounts […]
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February 8, 2023
EPIC Risk Management Joined Kindred’s New Pilot Project
Gambling harm consultancy EPIC Risk Management announced that its partnership with Kindred group has been strengthened after EPIC became part of Kindred’s pilot panel committed to zero revenues from harmful gambling. A Panel of Expert Organizations The new phase of the relationship between EPIC Risk Management and the Malta-licensed gambling group signaled a further commitment […]
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February 7, 2023
UKGC Boss Supports the Preservation of Fair Gambling Standards
The executive director held his speech during the ICE World Regulatory Briefing. Miller took the opportunity to issue a warning regarding the existence of illegal betting options while emphasizing the need to protect Britain’s regulated gambling market. “Gambling Today Is in Many Ways a Global Tech Industry” Miller, who is responsible for research and statistics, […]