Industry
February 18, 2021
Sportsbooks Struggled to Cope with Mid-pandemic NFL Season
Bookmakers have had to react promptly to pandemic-induced changes in 2020 in order to stay competitive in light of a fairly unpredictable season. Adjusting to Ever-Changing Circumstances Proves Difficult for Betting Shops With 2020 full of chaos and unpredictability, the betting industry like any other had no idea how to prepare or handle the situation. […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
Single Sport Betting Legalization Bill Passed in Canada
As the bid for legalizing single-event sports betting in Canada intensifies, so does support from potential stakeholders who have asked the government to step up its efforts. With the NFL’s Super Bowl now a missed opportunity, theScore founder and CEO John Levy is convinced authorizing single-event sport betting in Canada would be a huge boon […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
MGCB Posts Strong Gambling Numbers for January 2021
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has reported the results for the first ten days of operation of the state’s gambling industry, noting strong interest. Gambling Numbers in Michigan Shape State as Major Player Michigan’s gaming industry is in a good spot. In the 10 days gambling has been legal in the Great Lakes […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
US Casino Revenues Post Worst Results in 2020 since 2003
Casinos in the United States lost 31% of revenue in 2020, the American Gaming Association has reported. It was the worst year since 2003. AGA Reports Poor Results for 2020 Casino Industry The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported a significant drop in gambling revenue for 2020. Commenting on last year’s results on Wednesday, AGA […]
Industry
February 17, 2021
RWA: Online Gamblers Should Not Be Stopped From Going into Debt
Brent Jackson, CEO of Responsible Wagering Australia, has defended punters’ right to use credit to gamble after Queensland MP Andrew Wallace has called for a ban on credit gambling. Online Gambling Is Considered Safer Than Casino Betting Jackson insists there is no evidence that online gambling on credit is dangerous. A number of interventions can […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
Match-Fixing: 160 Suspicious Games detected by Sportradar’s UFDS in Asia in 2020
Sportradar’s Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) has picked up on 160 suspicious games in Asia in 2020, despite a global decrease in match-fixing. No Follow-Up Investigation for 60% of Suspicious Games Attempts at match-fixing have increased during the coronavirus pandemic in small leagues, with about 160 suspicious games in Asia in 2020, Sportradar reported. The […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
SiGMA’s Virtual Roadshow Launches with Ukraine on March 3
SiGMA is launching its inaugural Virtual Roadshow with Ukraine as the first stop. The group brings key stakeholders, experts and lawmakers to provide interested parties with the most relevant news and developments in the CIS region and Ukraine. Virtual Roadshow by SiGMA to Launch with First Stop Ukraine SiGMA Group is launching the next chapter […]
Industry
February 16, 2021
Monzo Calls for Banks to Block Gambling Payments
Monzo, an online lender in the United Kingdom, has called on lawmakers to mandate banks to build tools that allow consumers to block gambling transactions. Empower Consumers to Block Gambling Transactions, Says Mondo Online lender Monzo has called on British MPs and Ministers to take a tougher stance on payments to and from gambling companies, […]
Industry
February 15, 2021
Sports Betting in Indiana Posted Fifth Month of Record High
Sports betting in Indiana continued to grow in January, the monthly revenue report from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) revealed, making the first month of 2021 the fifth consecutive to break the previous high in revenues. Another Record Month Sportsbooks in the state generated $348.2 million in sports wagers in January, two times more compared […]
Industry
February 15, 2021
Low Threshold Affordability Checks Will Affect UK Gambling
Upcoming affordability checks for gaming operators in the UK are likely to hit the industry, especially the owner of Paddy Power, Flutter Entertainment, if the proposed limit of £100 per month is approved. Having started a consultation period with all stakeholders and other interested parties in December last year, the Gambling Commission closed the period […]