Industry
April 6, 2021
UFC Joins AGA Responsible Betting Initiative
The UFC has joined the “Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” initiative, the AGA’s public service campaign to promote responsible betting practices. “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the newest partner of the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” initiative to encourage responsible sports betting. […]
Industry
April 6, 2021
Virginia Sportsbooks Generated $265M in First Full Month Handle
The Virginia Lottery released February sports betting figures Thursday revealing sportsbooks in the state accumulated more than $265 million in wagers in the month which featured one of the biggest sports betting events in the US, the Super Bowl. Lower than Average Operator Hold The first full month of legal wagering in the Commonwealth saw […]
Industry
April 5, 2021
Registrations in Self-exclusion Schemes Increase in the UK
A rise in the number of gamblers trying to self-exclude themselves from gambling websites followed an increase in online gambling during the pandemic in the UK. As Online Wagering Rises So Does Self-Exclusion Registration During the pandemic, an increase in online betting was registered, along with more gamblers trying to exclude themselves from online gambling. […]
Industry
April 5, 2021
Will Seniors Lead the Recovery of the US Gambling Industry?
After 2020 brought many challenges for casino operators in the US, the industry is ready to begin its recovery. Some 54.8% of the senior population is already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 75.1% have received at least one dose. This means that it may be the seniors that would help the industry start recovering from […]
Industry
April 5, 2021
Ban on Sports Betting Ads After Online Gambling Spike
The surge in online gambling in Australia during the pandemic has provoked concerns related to sports betting ads and their effect on players. Foreign Operators in Australia with Enormous Gains During Covid-19 Foreign-owned corporate bookmakers have emerged as winners during the Covid-19 pandemic with an enormous increase in market value, which has put the issue […]
Industry
April 2, 2021
Uruguay’s Private Gambling: A Feast in Time of Pandemic
Uruguay’s state-owned casinos criticized the private gambling sector’s response to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, saying it did not comply with health and safety protocols. Private Casinos Fail to Comply With Shutdown Decree Uruguay’s National Association of State Casino Officials (Anfuce) has criticized the actions of the unregulated gambling sector in relation to the […]
Industry
April 2, 2021
NagaWorld Firmly on Track to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Gaming in the Asian-Pacific region is on track to complete recovery from the material impact of the coronavirus outbreak last year, an unaudited 2021 first-quarter report released by NagaCorp revealed. Daily Volumes Indicate Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels The operator of the largest integrated resort (IR) in Cambodia, NagaWorld, announced the first 3 months of 2021 […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
NCPG Survey Reveals Young People at Risk of Problem Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) released today the National Detailed Report and State Detailed Reports to summarize findings from a survey on public attitude towards gambling and gambling-related issues. “NCPG is to be commended for undertaking this enormous research project.” Robert Jacobson, President, Board of Directors, NCPG, Executive Director, California Council on Problem […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
German Gambling Market May Grow Exponentially by 2024, Says Report
A new report released by BtoBet suggests that the gambling market in Germany will continue growing. Online casino revenue is expected to reach €3.3 billion, while the industry itself is expected to grow to €18.2 billion by 2024. Will Online Casino Revenue in Germany Skyrocket? A new report projects exponential growth of the online betting […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
Problem Gambling Is Not Boosted by New Casinos, Says Study
A study aimed to determine how new casinos impact problem gambling. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The extensive research took 6 years and determined that new casinos do not necessarily impact rates of problem gambling. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Reveals Results of a 6-Year Study Results of […]