Sports
December 24, 2020
Former Indians Crowe Sentenced to Probation and Restitution
Trevor Crowe, former outfield player of Cleveland Indians from the Major League Baseball (MLB) was sentenced Tuesday to serve 3 years of probation for declaring false tax returns and evading taxes related to illegal gambling. Evading Illegal Gambling-Related Taxes US District Judge Patricia Gaughan issued the sentence taking into account the guilty plea the former […]
Sports
December 23, 2020
Kieran Tripped over FA’s Betting Rules, Banned for 10 Weeks
England defender Kieran Trippier has been banned for 10 weeks after breaching the Betting Rules of the Football Association (FA). The former Tottenham Hotspur player who took part in the 2019 Champions League Final before joining Atletico Madrid has also been slapped with a £70,000 fine for the violations related to betting irregularities linked to […]
Sports
December 23, 2020
DraftKings Matt Kalish Expects Busy Betting Season Ahead
DrafKings’ President and Co-founder, Matt Kalish, spoke with CNBC on Tuesday this week and revealed that the company’s team is very busy in light of the recent launch of the NBA season and the return of NFL, college football, and basketball. According to Kalish, mobile sports betting will retain its popularity over time. DraftKings Expects […]
Legal
December 23, 2020
SoftSwiss Advanced Security Saves Clients €10 million in 2020
SoftSwiss has managed to save its clients over €10 million in 2020, identifying threats and notifying clients on time. SoftSwiss Brings Protection and Security for Clients SoftSwiss has announced that its anti-fraud and security software has managed to save its clients a staggering €10 million over the course of 2020. SoftSwiss is an online casino […]
Business
December 7, 2020
ComeOn Group Appoints Juergen Reutter as CEO
Online gaming operator ComeOn has appointed former Addison Global founder Juergen Reutter as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Lahcene Merzoug. ComeOn Welcomes New CEO ComeOn has announced that former Addison Global founder Juergen Reutter will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Reutter will succeed former CEO Lahcene Merzoug, who announced his departure from the […]
Poker
December 3, 2020
888poker Reveals $1M XL Winter Series, $500K Main Event
Another big poker event is around the corner with 888poker announcing its $1 million XL Winter Series, which will feature a $500,000 Main Event. 888Poker Announces $1m XL Winter Series 888poker is introducing a $1 million XL Winter Series to kick off on December 10 and continue through December 22, 2020. The series will feature […]
Business
December 2, 2020
Kindred Adds Live Casino Portfolio by Pragmatic Play
The gaming industry content provider, Pragmatic Play, revealed that the integration of its Live Casino portfolio for Kindred Group was completed. According to the Head of Gaming at Kindred, Cristiano Blanco, the new state-of-the-art products will entertain the company’s clients for years to come. Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino Portfolio Is Now Integrated for Kindred The […]
Business
November 20, 2020
William Hill Shareholders Approve Caesars Takeover Bid
William Hill shareholders have given their approval for the takeover bid by Caesars Entertainment on Thursday in the company’s headquarters in London. Caesars Moves Close to William Hill US Acquisition Expectedly, William Hill shareholders vouched their support for the £2.9 billion takeover bid put forth by Caesars Entertainment. The vote took place in William Hill’s […]
Esports
November 13, 2020
EA Adds FIFA Tool Similar to Online Casino Self-Exclusion
Electronic Arts is introducing a new tool or FIFA Play that allows players to set limits on how much they can spend on microtransactions in the company’s flagship FIFA franchise. The tool reminds of the responsible gambling solutions used in online casinos. EA to Roll-out New Tools to Control Spending in FIFA 21 Facing criticism […]
Industry
November 12, 2020
Caesars’ 2019-2020 CSR Report “People Planet Play”
Casino giant operator Caesars Entertainment Inc. released its 2019-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, revealing it spent $67 million in the communities it operates casinos. The report focuses on the company achievements prior to the $17.3 billion merger deal with Eldorado Resorts and outlines how the newly formed company intends to remain committed to CSR […]