Industry
August 24, 2021
Wisconsin Could See Its First Sportsbook This November
Wisconsin is about to add its name to the growing list of states that have their legal sports betting markets up and running. The launch of the activity hinges on the successful approval of gaming compacts between the state and its 11 Native Indian tribes, and the Oneida Nation has crossed the finish line. Should […]
Esports
August 24, 2021
ESIC Hands Down Five-Year Bans to CS:GO Players
The competitive CS:GO scene in North America has taken another hit after ESIC announced new bans in the match-fixing investigation looking into potential collusion by 39 individuals. ESIC Takes Aim at ESEA Alleged Cheaters The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has issued a ruling in the case pertaining to the case of match-fixing in the ESEA […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
Compliable Appoints Justin Stempeck as Chief Strategy Officer
Supplier of automated licensing platform in the US Compliable announced the addition of high-caliber management personnel to its ranks with the appointment of Justin Stempeck as its Chief Strategy Officer. Enhance Compliance Efforts The former director of licensing at DraftKings, Stempeck brings bags of industry experience to the platform provider, which successfully raised funds to […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
YouGov Global Survey: 57% Say Gambling Firms Disregard Harmful Gambling
YouGov has published the results of its annual gambling report looking into 13 markets across the globe. 57% of Respondents Play Sports Betting for Fun The recent International Gambling Report 2021 carried out by YouGov looks into the gambling behavior of players across 13 countries in the world. The report also examines the gambling preferences in terms of gender and across the different generations in India, the UK, Italy, Poland, Australia, Mexico, Denmark, France, Spain, the US, Germany, Sweden and Singapore. […]
Sports
August 23, 2021
Recapping Some of the Biggest Stories in Gaming from Last Week
is evolving rapidly. From one day to the next, there is also something new and different to be uncovered, and there is still a lot more to come. The Changing Sports Betting Environment in the US Although plenty of states have already introduced legalized sports betting with only minor delays, a couple of states are […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
Head of Indiana’s Gaming Regulator Steps Down as IGC Faces Backlash
Sara Gonso Tait isn’t going to be running the show at the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) for much longer. The agency’s executive director is going to step down next month after six years in the role, departing in the middle of a debate between the IGC and state lawmakers over new integrity rules being introduced. […]
Sports
August 20, 2021
Sharp App Seeks to Educate DFS Players and Sports Bettors
An all-in-one platform announced the official launch of its sports betting app in both Google Play and the App Store to offer multimedia content, tools and solutions aimed at educating and empowering fans of daily fantasy sports and sports bettors. Education and Strategy for Bettors Sharp, a product of the collaboration between Win Daily, a […]
Industry
August 20, 2021
BetMGM Teams up with Liv Hospitality for South Dakota Sports Market Entry
Preparing for a market launch in South Dakota, BetMGM inked an exclusive partnership with Liv Hospitality’s Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort and Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort. Although the company’s sportsbook is pending regulatory approval, its launch is expected next month. BetMGM Prepares for South Dakota Entry, Inks Strategic Partnership Leading sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM […]
Business
August 20, 2021
Planet Bingo Wins $2.99 million from Video King in Nebraska Lawsuit
The Nebraska Supreme Court granted Planet Bingo $2.99 million in a verdict for its lawsuit against Video King, which began in 2011. Planed Bingo Sued Video King for Breaching Contract Agreement On August 13, Planet Bingo, a California-based developer of gaming software and proprietary gaming tables, has reached a million-dollar verdict against another gaming company. […]
Sports
August 20, 2021
Sports Wagering Bill Advances in North Carolina
North Carolina could soon have a dozen licensed operators offering online and land-based sports wagering. North Carolina Senate Approves Sports Betting Measure North Carolina would authorize sports gambling with up to a dozen licensed operators offering land-based and online sports wagering, as the state Senate approved the legislation on Thursday. The measure advances to the […]