Industry
March 28, 2023
Sportradar Integrates Ad:s into Snapchat
Sports data specialist Sportradar, has unveiled the integration of its proprietary ad:s technology into the instant messaging app Snapchat. This move will see the creation of a new channel where sportsbooks can leverage Sportradar’s paid social media advertising service to acquire customers. The integration of ad:s into Snapchat will allow Sportradar to connect operators with […]
Industry
March 28, 2023
UKGC Serves William Hill Group with $24M Penalty Settlement
The UK Gambling Commission has finally pronounced its verdict on William Hill, slapping the operator with a gargantuan fine of £19.2 million ($23.67 million). This is notably the largest fine ever handed by the commission, exceeding the previous record of £17 million. The commission explained that the William Hill Group will have to pay £12.5 […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
AFL, NRL CEOs Joint Appearance before Inquiry Suggests United Front
A joint appearance of Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) executives before an online gambling inquiry that is seen as key to further regulation tightening led to speculation that both sporting bodies are changing their stance against changes. Opportunity to Comment on Evidence AFL’s chief executive officer, Gill McLachlan and his NRL […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Vermont House Clears Sports Wagering Bill
As sports betting continues to expand in the United States, more and more states are trying to get the vertical legalized. One such battle is being waged in Vermont where an online sports betting bill moved closer to getting written into law. House Bill 127, which was recently introduced by Democratic Rep. Matt Birong and […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
USA Online Sports Betting Expansion May Be Winding Down
Leading Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo Santarelli recently released a report on DraftKings, maintaining a Hold rating. He justified his decision with the unfavorable USA expansion conditions, reflecting on the political climate across the States. Santarelli predicted a slowdown in states adopting new sports betting legislation as compounding negative factors stifle progress. Operators Will Have […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Entain to Provide Gordon Moody’s Alumni Project with Funding
Entain’s non-profit arm, the Entain Foundation, has announced that it has agreed to provide funding for the Alumni Project of Gordon Moody, a British problem gambling treatment charity. The project in question is a two-year program that seeks to establish a network of ex-gambling addicts who have overcome their addiction thanks to Gordon Moody. They […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Calls to Shut Down POGOs Highlight Need for Stronger Gambling Regulation
ASGAM reported that the move is aimed at addressing concerns about tax avoidance and crime related to offshore gaming. Senator Gatchalian Calls for New Regulatory Body to Oversee Philippine Gambling Sector Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Philippines Senate’s Committee on Ways and Means, has called for the establishment of a new regulatory body to […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Relax Gaming Secures B2B License in Sweden
Relax Gaming, a leading online gambling content supplier and aggregator has secured a license to operate in Sweden. The new B2B, granted by the Swedish Gambling Authority, will officially allow the company to offer its products in the Swedish market. The permit acquisition is in line with Relax Gaming’s ambition to expand its footprint in […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Depression Drug Turns Patients into Pathological Gamblers
The drug in question, aripiprazole, has been flagged as a potential catalyst of gambling addiction, the National Problem Gambling Clinic has said. According to the treatment organizaiton, there has been a surge in gambling addiction after patients started taking the drug. Turning Mental Patients into Gambling Addicts According to Prof Henrietta Bowden-Jones, a psychiatrist who […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
One in Three Pennsylvanian Gamblers Report Problems
According to the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs, Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, one in 10 Pennsylvanian residents is gambling online. The numbers come as part of a second annual report released by the two institutions as they continue to monitor and map the industry. Increasing Number of Online Gamblers […]
