Industry
November 21, 2020
UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week
The Safer Gambling Week for responsible gambling will run November 19-25, with the support of all Betting and Gaming Council’s members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Customer Protection Initiative The Safer Gambling Week started on November 19 and will run until Wednesday next week. Supported by all members of the Betting and Gaming Council […]
Industry
November 21, 2020
Diversity Study Shows Gender Wage Gap Widened In 2019
According to a multinational diversity study, the gender pay gap grew since 2018, with men holding better wages and higher positions than women. Data From 26 Organizations Across The World London-based All-in Diversity Project issued on November 17 a multinational diversity study which states that men tend to get higher wages and positions, despite women […]
Industry
November 19, 2020
Bally’s Deal with Sinclair Will Revolutionize Sports Betting
Bally’s Corp and Sinclair Broadcast Group announced a new long-term deal, betting big on the sports wagering market in the US. Under the deal Sinclair will acquire a stake in Bally’s and will have its 21 sports networks renamed Bally Sports. Bally’s Gain Access to Fan Base According to the terms of the deal, Bally’s […]
Industry
November 19, 2020
GVC Teams with Future Anthem and Mindway AI to Boost ARC
Global betting and gaming operator GVC Holdings announced today the start of two new initiatives with regards to its Advanced Responsibility and Care (ARC) program for safer gambling, which began November 12. Enhance Player Protection The essence of the ARC is to improve player protection by utilizing the proprietary technology platform capabilities in terms of […]
Industry
November 18, 2020
FRC Launches Investigation into SportPesa’s Money Transfers
Ever since Milestone Games attempted to restart the SportPesa sports betting brand in Kenya, the name which was once the icon of the country’s betting industry is now a subject of controversy and investigations, the latest one being from the Kenya’s financial crime authority over alleged money laundering. Money Transfers of Interest The Financial Reporting […]
Industry
November 18, 2020
EveryMatrix Readies to Enter New Jersey with License Application
EveryMatrix has chosen New Jersey as the company’s entry-point in United States’ fast-developing iGaming market. Casino Solutions Provider EveryMatrix Eyes New Jersey Entry EveryMatrix is looking to break ground in the United States and has applied for a license from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). The company seeks to introduce its industry-leading […]
Industry
November 17, 2020
BOS Will Collaborate with IBIA on Projects of Mutual Interest
The Swedish trade association for online gambling signed an agreement for cooperation with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the voice of the betting industry announced. Regulatory Challenges The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) will see both industry bodies work together on projects of mutual interest, and especially on challenges […]
Industry
November 15, 2020
Funding For Gaming Expansion Outweighs Problem Gambling Measures in New York State
In a report published on Thursday, NY Comptroller Tom DiNapoli calls for policymakers to measure the impact of gaming expansion on problem gambling, as the state’s marketing budget for its gaming activities is much bigger than the sum allocated to tackling problem gambling. Policymakers Consider Ways of Boosting Gaming Revenue New York State Comptroller Thomas […]
Industry
November 14, 2020
NJ: Record Sports Betting Handle for Third Month in a Row
New Jersey sports betting continued to gather speed in October, the latest revenue report from the Division of Gambling Enforcement (DGE) showed, posting the highest amount of wagers on sport nationwide for a third month in a row. Setting the Pace in Sports Betting Figures released Friday by the DGE revealed casinos and the three […]
Industry
November 13, 2020
NCAA: College Prop Bets Threaten the Integrity of the Game
Sports betting legalization in the US is gathering pace after residents of 6 additional states voted in favor of gambling expansion measures on the presidential elections November 3, yet certain types of wagers raise concerns regarding the integrity of the game. NCAA Worried About College Prop Bets Naima Stevenson-Starks, vice president for law, policy and […]