Industry
April 1, 2021
AGA Reshuffles Leadership Team
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the promotion of three senior staff members, who will focus on responsibility, advocacy and gaming regulation, as well as the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) franchise. Focus on Responsible Gaming, Regulation and G2E DeBaun, Feil and Pallante all have previous experience in the company since 2019 as senior directors. […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
CMS Conference: The Time for Building Momentum and Safer Gambling
During the CMS Conference, UKGC executive director Tim Miller said that the past year has been challenging, but now is the moment to build momentum and make gambling safer and fairer. Gambling Must Become Safer and Fairer On March 30, 2021, during the CMS Conference speech, which was virtual for the first time, UKGC executive […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Spanish Gambling Revenue Posts 13.8% Increase in 2020
Sports betting had the biggest share with regards to Spain’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) with €365.14 million out of €850.78 million, despite its annual decrease of 7.1%. Gambling Consumption Increases During the Pandemic Spain’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2020 amounts to €850.78 million ($998 million), up 13.7% year-over-year, according to the latest report […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Casinos in Massachusetts Did Not Increase Crime Rate, Says Report
In a new report, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission analyzed what is the impact of casino operations on public safety. The report found out that Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield did not increase crime rates within their regions. MGC Reveals a Report, Outlining the Impact of Casino Operations on Public Safety A recent report was […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Report Predicts Billions in Revenue from Gambling in North Carolina
A report by Spectrum Gaming, commissioned by North Carolina’s legislature, predicts billions of revenue for the state from gambling. North Carolina Requested a Gambling Revenue Report North Carolina’s legislature requested the state’s Education Lottery to conduct a study and issue a projection report on revenue from gambling and a problem gambling report. The state paid $425 000 for these […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
theScore Bet Named Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour
PGA Tour and the Score Media and Gaming announced today an agreement to designate theScore Bet as an Official Betting Operator in the US and Canada for the organizer of professional golf tournaments. Canada’s First Betting Operator Under the new partnership, theScore Bet is also set to become the PGA Tour’s 1st Official Betting Operator […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
Genius Sports Group Appoints Rob Pietroforte as New M&A Director
Genius Sports Group, a sports data technology company, has appointed Rob Pietroforte, Raine Group VP, as its new director of M&A ahead of its IPO. Rob Pietroforte Is Genius Sports Group’s New Director of M&A Raine Group VP Rob Pietroforte becomes the new director of M&A of sports data technology giant Genius Sports Group, ahead […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
Soft2Bet PR Director Hamza Afifi: “The iGaming Industry Is One of a Kind”
Hamza Afifi is an iGaming industry veteran who is bringing vast experience and knowledge with him stepping in as Soft2Bet’s new PR director. Having previously worked at SiGMA Group, Hamza is well-versed in what makes a product successful and what good PR is. That makes him the right person to speak to when trying to […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
GambleAware Sees More Problem Gamblers Reach Out for Help
The number of problem gamblers seeking treatment over the last calendar year increased, a new survey commissioned by GambleAware has revealed. Problem Gamblers Reaching Out for Help More Often GambleAware has revealed its latest GB Treatment and Support survey looking into problem gambling and consumer habits and how individuals respond to treatment options. The NGO used data provided […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
Amelco Set for Full-scale Launch in New Jersey
Following approval by the NJDGE, Amelco will bring its full suite of products to New Jersey, a sixth state for the company. Amelco Receives Go-Ahead to Launch Full Product in NJ Amelco is all cleared to launch in New Jersey with the company announcing that its full offer has been cleared for a roll-out in […]