Industry
March 23, 2023
PGCB Fines Three Operators $60K, Bans Two Punters from Casinos
Three consent agreements featuring $60,000 of fines to online casino operators were approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) at its latest public meeting. The watchdog also punished two punters for leaving their kids unattended at a casino while gambling. Responsible Gaming Tool Violations Presented by PGCB’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC), the consent […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
Soft2Bet Adds David Yatom as General Counsel
Soft2Bet, a casino and sportsbook platform provider, has expanded its team with David Yatom as general counsel. The new appointee will be tasked with leading the company’s legal, regulatory and compliance teams. The provider explained that Yatom is a seasoned worker with years of experience in the legal field. He boasts a rich track record […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
DraftKings Expands Las Vegas Presence via New Office Facility
Sports betting and fantasy sports operator DraftKings opened a new technology hub in Las Vegas, ceremonially cutting the ribbon of the new 90,000-square-foot facility located in the UnCommons district on the southwest valley. Modern Working Environment The new office, DraftKings’ second-largest in the US, features more than 130 dedicated sports trading desks placed in a […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
EveryMatrix Expands in the US Securing Connecticut License
The provider of a leading business-to-business turnkey platform, sportsbook and casino, EveryMatrix, continues its expansion in the US after announcing it secured another license. The company revealed Thursday it secured a license in Connecticut, expanding further its foothold in the country. Securing a license in Connecticut marks a major step for EveryMatrix, considering that the […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
The Strict Dutch Laws Encourage Illegal Gambling, Affiliates Say
The Dutch market is known for its strict iGaming regulations. However, its uncompromising approach might be a double-edged sword as affiliates say that certain restrictions encourage illegal gambling. In a letter to the Dutch House of Representatives, three affiliate companies, namely Betmanbegins, OddsBeater and CasinoNieuws.nl asked for certain changes. The letter was also signed by […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
Pariplay Adds Urgent Games to Fusion Platform
Pariplay has penned a new content agreement with Urgent Games, a provider of innovative iGaming titles. As a result, the latter company’s content will become the latest to be integrated into the Pariplay Fusion aggregation platform. Under the agreement with Urgent Games, the Fusion platform will be enriched with more than a hundred HTML5 games. […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
NCPG Strengthens Advisory Board with New Members
The company has expanded its Advisory Board with new officers who will be helping the organization better guide policies on responsible gambling in North America. Among the new additions is Christopher Hebert, director of the Gaming Division in the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. New Appointees Strengthen the NCPG Hebert will step in the position of […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
Fineff’s Testimony Sparks Calls for Stricter Gambling Regulation in Australia
The Guardian reported that the case of Gavin Fineff, a former financial advisor who lost more than AUD8 million ($5.4 million) to sports betting companies, has brought the issue to the forefront once again. Speaking to federal politicians in Canberra, Fineff urged them to take radical action to prevent others from falling into the same […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Responses of DCMS Gambling Inquiry Published
Launched in December, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee sought to examine the regulation of gambling in the UK. The Committee invited industry stakeholders such as gambling operators, nonprofit organizations, researchers and other organizations within the gambling sector to answer a series of questions. The invitation for written evidence was opened through February […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Massachusetts Introduces Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
Massachusetts recently launched its own sports betting market. Retail wagering went live on January 31, followed by an online launch on March 10. As interest in sports bets grows, the state introduced a self-exclusion program for people who wish to shield themselves from gambling. The so-called Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSE) is a statewide program that […]
