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November 30, 2022
AGA Worried with the Size of Illegal Betting and Gaming Market
A survey of 5,284 US adults conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) revealed that 49% of the bettors who wagered in the past year have placed a bet with an illegal operator and 48% of online slots or table game players have played with an illegal online casino. Stunning Figures Stunned at […]
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November 30, 2022
Paraguay’s National Sportsbook Tender Fuels Rising Controversy
Conajzar, Paraguay’s gambling authority, recently announced the result of its tender for a national sports betting franchise. Daruma Sam, the country’s only current sportsbook, came out victorious, but the result sparked harsh criticism from the other participants. Several parties accused the regulator of purposefully modifying the tender requirements to favor Daruma Sam, making the process […]
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November 30, 2022
Dutch Legal Protection Minister Speaks about Gambling Payment Processing
Franc Weerwind, the Minister of Legal Protection in the Netherlands, recently participated in a discussion with the MPs Michiel Van Nispen from the country’s Socialist Party (SP), as well as Mirjam Bikker, who is a part of the Christian Union (ChristenUnie). In the latest discussion, Weerwind spoke about the importance of payment transaction speed for […]
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November 30, 2022
UKGC Issues Warning and $285K Fine against Aspire Global
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, announced it imposed a fine and a warning against Aspire Global over breaches related to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Aspire Global Receives a Fine and Monetary Penalty On Wednesday, the gambling watchdog revealed it imposed a financial penalty against AG Communications, trading as Aspire Global. The […]
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November 29, 2022
DraftKings to Launch DK HORSE Powered by CDI’s TwinSpires
A multi-year agreement between DraftKings and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) is set to bring pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing to the Boston-based gaming operator, both companies announced today. Pari-Mutuel Horse Wagering App The agreement with CDI will see CDI’s subsidiary and supplier of online horse racing wagering platform, TwinSpires, provide advance deposit wagering (ADW) technology […]
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November 29, 2022
Hero Gaming Designates Sarah Stellini as CEO
Swedish gaming company Hero Gaming has designated Sarah Stellini as its new chief executive officer. Stellini officially assumed her new position on November 1, 2022. Before that, she was Hero Gaming’s commercial director for nine months. The CEO position was previously taken by Patrick Jonker, a former director for William Hill. Stellini Brings a Fresh […]
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November 29, 2022
Tally Technology Boosts Fan Engagement Offerings with Sportradar
Tally Technology, a fan engagement solution provider and developer, announced a new partnership with sports data and technology giant Sportradar. The deal will strengthen Tally’s fan engagement platform, driving up player retention for the company’s many clients. It also paves the way for future cooperation, which should substantially benefit both parties’ expansion efforts. Quality Data […]
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November 29, 2022
Rush Street Gaming Appoints Dawn Reynolds Pettit as HR SVP
Top developer of regional destination casinos in North America Rush Street Gaming has announced the appointment of Dawn Reynolds Pettit as its new senior vice president of human resources. Prior to landing this position, Pettit filled in the same position at the Hard Rock Casino. Almost Two Decades with Caesars Entertainment Pettit, who describes herself […]
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November 29, 2022
G4 Certified NOVOMATIC in Italy and Spain
NOVOMATIC, a leading European operator and gambling tech supplier, has received player protection certifications from the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4). The latter body certified NOVOMATIC in two of its core markets, namely Italy and Spain. NOVOMATIC Certified in Spain and Italy The certifications are a testament to NOVOMATIC’s ongoing commitment to responsible gambling. As […]
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November 29, 2022
UKGC Report Reveals 4% Decrease in Online Gross Gaming Yield
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission (GC), released a new report probing into how gambling behavior is impacted by the current environment in the country. The new report compared data collected between April and September 2022. UK Gambling Regulator Releases New Report The Commission’s data reveals that in the second quarter (Q2) […]