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March 15, 2021
NBA Legend Jalen Rose Appointed as BetMGM Ambassador
BetMGM, the sports betting brand of MGM Resorts International and Entain, announced today the appointment of Michigan basketball legend and analyst Jalen Rose as its celebrity ambassador. “Jalen Rose is an All-Star addition to the BetMGM team.” Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM Strengthen Bond with Sports Fans Jalen Rose will participate in upcoming marketing […]
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March 15, 2021
Sports Betting Revenue in Indiana Goes Down In February
Indiana’s sports betting handle went down in February after five consecutive months of record-breaking numbers. Lack of Football Drags Down Sports Betting Handle Indiana sports betting experienced a slight decrease in February. After five record months in a row, players in the state wagered $273.9 million, according to figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission […]
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March 15, 2021
Italian Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling Linked to Mafia
A criminal investigation called Double Game was set up by Italian authorities to fight organized crime and illegal gambling. So far, $95.8 million have been seized, and 23 people face restrictive measures. Wirecard processed payments were allegedly used by the Italian Mafioso. Illegal Gambling and Organized Criminal Syndicate A criminal investigation conducted by Italian authorities has clamped down […]
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March 15, 2021
Japan Has No Plans to Legalize Online Gambling
Japan’s government has no plans to allow online gambling and plans to continue restricting illegal online gambling. Japan Doesn’t Intend to Legalize Online Gambling Chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party’s National Public Safety Commission, Hachiro Okonogi, denied any speculation that Japan could legalize online gambling. He stated that the government would continue to clamp down on such […]
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March 15, 2021
GambleAware Research Says 0.1% of Online Gambling Accounts Biggest Losers
A new study by GambleAware that took place between 2018 and 2019 produced preliminary results looking into the online gambling habits of 140,000 people. Majority of Gambling Accounts Are Reasonable Spenders A new preliminary study commissioned by GambleAware and carried out by the National Center for Social Research looked into the gambling behavior of close to 140,000 online gambling […]
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March 15, 2021
APPG Warns Broadcasters to Reduce Day Hours Gambling Content
In a letter to ITV and Channel 5, the APPG has asked the broadcasters to consider reducing the amount of gambling content aired to audiences. APPG Asks Broadcasters to Limit Gambling Content The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG) is looking to limit the exposure to gambling advertisements people in the United Kingdom experience. The APPG […]
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March 15, 2021
Michigan Legacy Credit Union Restricts Credit for Gambling
The Michigan Legacy Credit Union has blocked transactions to gambling websites, fearing that the availability of online gambling in the Great Lakes State would lead to a higher incidence of gambling harm. Michigan’s Legacy Credit Union Suspends Gambling on Credit Michigan Legacy Credit Union CEO Carma Peters has spearheaded a reform that is designed to protect its […]
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March 15, 2021
Nevada Gives Full Go-Ahead for Casino Workers Vaccination
Following months of slow vaccination, Nevada’s Clark County ramps up its efforts to immunize its hospitality and casino workers. Health Authorities Push for Casino and Hospitality Workers Vaccination The United States has hit a new milestone in the number of vaccinations, with over 100 million people getting the COVID-19 jab, official data revealed on Saturday. This means that […]
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March 12, 2021
Europol Shuts Down World’s Biggest Pirate Streaming App
The world’s biggest pirate streaming site, Mobdro, has been shut down following an investigation. Four people were arrested and web domains have been blocked. Modbro Gained Over €5 million in Illegal Profits Europol, with the support of the English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga, as well as the country’s police authorities, has shut down […]
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March 12, 2021
New Jersey Increases 50% Capacity on March 19
New Jersey will loosen up its strict measures and expand its indoor capacity by 50% on March 19, including gyms, restaurants, casinos, and personal care places. New Jersey Loosens up Measures in Public Places On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey would increase the capacity from 35% to 50% for restaurants, casinos, gyms, […]