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December 2, 2022
Leadstar Media Launched US Dedicated Website in Spanish
Betting and gaming affiliate company Leadstar Media AB announced its product portfolio has been expanded with a new website aimed at Spanish-speaking markets across North America. ‘Content Tailored for Hispanic-American Bettors’ The launch of the new website by Leadstar Media marks the seventh website operated by the Swedish-based lead generation and media firm in the […]
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December 2, 2022
Addicted to Gambling Mother of Five Jailed for £111K Theft
Charlotte Lowery, 36, of Willow Close in Lesbury, Northumberland, has been sentenced to 28 months in jail for stealing over £100,000 ($12,000) from her employer and friend to finance her gambling addiction No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Lowery abused the trust of Anne Park, a 71-year-old hotel owner, and used her position in the firm […]
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December 2, 2022
Scully: White Paper to Be Published “in a Few Weeks”
Paul Scully, the United Kingdom’s new gambling minister, spoke about the gambling reforms on BBC. However, he did not provide a definitive date for when the white paper will be published. The White Paper Will Be Published Soon, Sully Says The United Kingdom has been looking to reform its gambling laws for quite a while […]
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December 2, 2022
Moody’s Is Pessimistic about US Gambling
Ratings and research firm Moody’s doesn’t buy the enthusiasm surrounding the gambling industry’s growth. On the contrary, the company has a grim forecast for the future of casino gaming. Moody’s Predicts Challenges for US Gaming Casino GGR has been experiencing continuous increase in the last few months, with the gaming industry in the USA bracing […]
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December 2, 2022
Sportradar Received Sports Supplier License in Ohio
With the official launch date of sports betting in Ohio fast approaching, another major player, Sportradar, announced today it received permission to operate in the state. Ready to Launch Operations Sportradar Group AG announced that its US subsidiary Sportradar Solutions LLL has obtained a Sports Gaming Supplier License from the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). […]
Industry
December 1, 2022
Gamban Secures B Corporation Certification
Gamban has received a B Corporation certification, which is issued to companies that meet particularly high standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Gamban, which was founded to help protect consumers, has won a distinct accolade that will position it better in the future and help it thrive as a powerful entity in […]
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December 1, 2022
Macau GGR Continues to Decline in November
Macau’s gambling industry has failed to experience the recovery the region’s government hoped for. According to the latest data, casinos in the special administrative region had gross gaming revenue of just $374 million. FY GGR Will Be Much Lower than Estimated The $374 million Macau concessionaires earned in November represent a 55.6% year-on-year decline. Furthermore, […]
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December 1, 2022
MP Urges Government to Approve Osaka Integrated Resort Proposal
Integrated Resorts (IRs) create unique opportunities for an increase in tourism, help boost the local economy and create thousands of new workplaces. Japan is a country that is famous for its rich culture and unique tourist locations, but what’s certainly not famous for is gambling. However, the country is gradually planning to change this by […]
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December 1, 2022
Auditor General Detailed Sting Operation against Canadian Casinos
As the headiness of launching iGaming in Ontario is beginning to subside, some of the more serious challenges that the industry is facing are coming to bear, but they surprisingly have to do with the land-based industry more so than the iGaming one. According to Bonnie Lysyk, the auditor general, some of the problems are […]
Industry
December 1, 2022
Axes Wednesday Donates to UNLV’s Responsible Gambling Research
AI specialist Axes Wednesday has announced a donation for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, dedicated to the institution’s artificial intelligence research into responsible gambling. The contribution was well-received with UNLV International Gaming Institute director of research Brett Abarbanel issuing a statement to thank Axe’s contribution and support. UNLV Gets Axes Wednesday’s Support for Responsible […]