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Macau to allow entry from 41 countries beginning 1 September 2022 The Macau Government has announced that foreign visitors from 41 countries will be…
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Macau to allow entry from 41 countries beginning 1 September 2022 The Macau Government has announced that foreign visitors from 41 countries will be…
PointsBet has appointed Edward Hartman as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective 6 September 2022. Hartman was most recently EVP of Business…
SBK has teamed up with writer and broadcaster Nat Coombs for two new NFL podcasts and a weekly column. The agreement will see the sportsbook app and…
Betfred USA Sports and the Lummi Nation have partnered to launch a sportsbook at the Silver Reef Casino Resort, a “top-rated gaming destinatio…
TransUnion has released the findings of its research into the impact of rising inflation on US sports bettors and the wider industry. According to i…
TransUnion has released the findings of its research into the impact of rising inflation on US sports bettors and the wider industry. According to i…
DraftKings has announced it plans to launch its latest sportsbook in Kansas on 1 September, just in time for the new NFL season. As the NFL and coll…
Platform provider Flows has put pen to paper on a new partnership agreement with Pragmatic Solutions. Through this deal, Pragmatic has gained access…
XB Net has agreed to renew and expand its deal with Codere, to provide its US horse and greyhounds portfolio to the Spanish operator. The agre…
FeedConstruct has partnered with Germany’s Table Tennis Bundesliga to cover the country’s top league for the upcoming season. The…
Intralot has announced the results of its H1 report, which saw the gambling company post an annual 3% revenue increase for H1 2022. The report shows…
Slot streaming platform Livespins has signed a deal with Endorphina, which will add the studio’s content to the streaming platform’s por…
International Game Technology (IGT) will contribute to a $415m settlement intended to end a class action lawsuit connected to DoubleDown Interactive…
Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has revealed it is launching a sports betting newsletter in conjunction with Front Office Sports. Initially…
IGaming Ontario has released its first public report on market performance since Ontario launched on 4 April 2022. The report, which covers th…
DraftKings has launched its DraftKings Rocket game in the state of Pennsylvania. After its launch in New Jersey last year, DraftKings Rocket is now…
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has reported AU$220.2m (US$ 152.6m) in full year revenue, a 38% increase when compared to FY21. This improved top-li…
Loud – which posts esports content on YouTube – has signed its first sports betting partnership with Midnite. Alongs…
SaharaBets has selected PayNearMe’s MoneyLine as its new deposit and withdrawal solution. Operating in Arizona, PayNearMe’s integr…
PointsBet Holdings has been awarded provisional certification for sports wagering by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. Subject to recei…
Swedish horseracing brand AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has been fined SEK 2m ($188,470) for a technical problem related to its self-exclusion function.…
VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, has released its autumn programming schedule ahead of the upcoming 2022 NFL and college football seasons. Th…
The Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel and Casino has announced that DraftKings is to open a new sportsbook retail location on 1 September in the hote…
Softswiss has announced CS:GO commentator Kostya Sivko as the supplier's new brand ambassador. Sivko has nine years of experience as a commentat…
Allwyn has reported consolidated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €901.7m ($895.5m) for the second quarter of 2022, a 23% year-on-year increase. T…
Nexiux Solutions has strengthened its sportsbook offering by entering into a strategic partnership with Altenar. The Nexiux Player and iGaming Platf…
New Jersey-based peer-to-peer sports betting exchange Prophet Exchange has launched following licensing approval from the New Jersey Division of Gam…
A Ladbrokes customer is suing the bookmaker for failing to stop his problem gambling, as reported by The Times. Simon Rose has launched a High Court…
NordicBet is launching a new communication concept and brand identity in a bid to strengthen the brand’s position in the Nordics. ”Makes…
A new poll from The Australia Institute think tank found that 70% of Australians agreed with the suggestion that gambling adverts on TV should be ba…
G2E – Day three round-up: ITRS Group: How to be operationally resilient in the Asian market Read Full Article &n…
National-level Italian tennis chair umpire and line judge Lorenzo Chiurazzi has been banned from the sport for seven and a half years, as confirmed…
During its presentation at G2E Asia, data integration company Qlik revealed research that showed 72% of people would stop engaging with compani…
Unibet has been fined CA$48,000 (US$37,128) for breaching Ontario’s rules on advertising and inducements. Specifically, the penalty is for &ld…
Flutter’s Board will bid farewell to Andrew Higginson later this year, who has decided to step down in December. Higginson’s departure w…
Butler National Corporation, via its wholly-owned subsidiary that manages Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City, Kansas, has entered into an a…
Colossus Bets has appointed current CTO Paula Cara Farcas as its new CEO, ahead of the provider launching its core pools product in the US market. F…
Bloomberg research compares gaming recoveries in different Asian markets During its G2E Asia presentation, Bloomberg showcased the ongoing rec…
Content network and lifestyle brand Almost Friday Media has confirmed the signing of a content partnership with BetMGM, in a multi-channel deal to d…
Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel Group has confirmed the launch of its FanDuel TV service, which will include a broadly distributed linear cable…
Sports betting monitoring firm US Integrity has entered into a partnership with multi-media sports platform Thrill One Sports & Entertainment, a…
Genius Sports has published the details of its new content partnership with Bally’s Interactive, in a wide-ranging deal that will see Genius p…
Australian cricket legend Mitchell Johnson has left his role at ABC Radio over a betting clause in his contract. The former fast bowler was in line…
React Gaming Group has reported an over 2,000% rise in second quarter revenue, though as a total, the company’s top-line remains modest. For Q…
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he will not work with bookmakers, stating that it would be worse than promoting alcohol. As…
Irish-born cricketer Eoin Morgan has been named a brand ambassador for betting platform Fairplay. The 35-year-old sportsman, who captained England t…
SkyCity has reported a NZ$33.6m (US$20.9m) loss for the year ended 30 June 2022, largely due to the closure of its flagship property in Auckland for…
Welcome to Singapore: G2E Asia returns with a special edition at the Marina Bay Sands The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2022, the must-attend…
Holland Casino has taken €353.4m ($351.9m) in revenue for H1 2022, of which €82.8m came from Holland Casino Online. Furthermore, the…
Now Oleksandr Usyk has put the heavyweight series with Anthony Joshua to bed, he finds himself in the lead up to a far more difficult and complex op…
BetKansas has published predictions on expected sports betting handle for Kansas, ahead of the soft launch of sports betting in the state. Using the…
The Monaco Protocol, the world’s first decentralised sports betting protocol, is now live on the Solana devnet for developers to build complem…
The PGA Tour has published the details of a new digital campaign, designed to educate golf fans and raise awareness of responsible sports betting pr…
Sportech’s Board has found a new director, pushing its membership to four following Ben Warn and CEO Andrew Lindley’s departure in May.…
During Morgan Stanley's Financial Outlook of Asian Gaming Destinations presentation at G2E Asia, Praveen Choudhary, Managing Director of Morgan…
Tabcorp Holdings has reported revenue of AU$2.37bn (US$1.64bn) for the full year ended 30 June 2022, a 4% decline from the prior-year period. Group…
Greentube, Novomatic’s digital gaming and entertainment division, has announced a new senior leadership appointment. Felipe Ludeña has…
PA Betting Services (PABS) has announced a new agreement with the Hong Kong Jockey Club to distribute horseracing statistics. The deal will se…
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2022, the must-attend show for the Asian gaming and entertainment industry, has officially begun. G2E Asia, organi…
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and ASM Global plan to partner and rename the City of Glendale’s 18,000-seat facility to Desert Dia…
Manchester City FC has entered into a licence agreement with London-based virtual sports and games supplier Highlight Games. The deal will give High…
BetMGM and SportsGrid have confirmed the extension and expansion of their multi-year, cross-platform partnership. As per the terms of the deal, BetM…
Sportradar and the International Golf Federation (IGF) have entered into a multi-year partnership. The company’s Integrity Services division w…
Nearly two dozen Yorkshire-based charities, foundations and similar groups were shortlisted for Sky Bet’s Ebor Festival Community Sweepstake.…
ATG, the Swedish Horseracing Totalisator Board, has reported a slight revenue drop for H1, recording a top-line decrease of 2% year-on-year. In tota…
Catena Media is getting ready to launch affiliate services in Kansas next month. The Sunflower State’s sports betting market will go live in S…
DraftKings and Live! Hospitality and Entertainment has announced the opening of Michigan’s first Sports and Social DraftKings venue. Located a…
Better Collective has reported revenue of €56m ($55.5m) for the second quarter of 2022, a 40% increase from the prior-year period. Quarterly EB…
Global Gaming Awards Asia 2022: Winners revealed The winners of the inaugural Global Gaming Awards Asia were revealed at a virtual event earlier tod…
Lincoln City FC has confirmed the indefinite suspension of forward Chris Maguire, after the player allegedly breached the Football Association&rsquo…
Dazn Bet, the betting partner of sports entertainment platform Dazn, has launched its beta product in the UK – the operator's first market…
Kambi Group has signed an agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. The deal will see Kambi provide its on-property and online sportsbook solutio…
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has called upon the Government to act on the cost-of-living crisis, as the hospitality and leisure i…
In a rare show of bipartisan support, California’s Republican Party has joined its Democratic counterpart in opposing Prop 27, a ballot initia…
The winners of the inaugural Global Gaming Awards Asia were revealed at a virtual event earlier today. For the past nine years the Global Gaming Awa…
MGM Resorts’ acquisition of LeoVegas has moved one step closer to completion after receiving all relevant approvals. The US company commenced…
The Ebor Festival at York Racecourse has reported a total of £93.2m ($110m) bet into World Pool across the opening three days, as gross turnov…
FC Internazionale Milano has penned a partnership with Chinese betting brand Hua Ti Hui (HTH), in a deal establishing the company as Inter’s o…
EBet has confirmed its sports wagering brand BetTarget has been named ring sponsor of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), to be held on 2…
Operator bet365 has launched Fantasy Sports, as well as a £1m ($1.2m) six-score challenge game, and a new Golden Goals feature. The fantasy ga…
Commercial and tribal operators in Michigan have reported $148.2m in gross gaming and gross internet sports betting revenue for July – an 8% i…
Scout Gaming’s revenue fell by 69% for Q2, a widening year-on-year decrease when compared to the first quarter. In total, the company generate…
Kansas Lottery has announced the state will begin accepting wagers starting on 1 September 2022. The official opening of the Kansas betting market i…
Argentina’s justice system has opened an investigation into potential match-fixing in a Copa Argentina match earlier this month, as reported b…
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary that manages Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City, Butler National Corporation has received Sports Wageri…
The winners of the inaugural Global Gaming Awards Asia will be revealed at a virtual event on Monday next week, 22 August, at 5pm Singapore/Macau/Ph…
Payment solutions provider Blackhawk Network has obtained approval to provide its payments and sports betting gift card services in New York and Lou…
Pennsylvania’s gaming watchdog has undertaken another round of regulatory action, including a fine and two exclusions. The Keystone State&rsqu…
Stats Perform and Sporting Solutions' new Betting Innovation Centre have launched Opta BetBuilder Plus, a new B2B product set that will “u…
Manila Winford casino hotel cuts Q2 annual losses The promoter of the Winford Manila Resort and Casino, MJC Investments, has cut its Q2 losses to P…
Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary Diamond Sports Group has confirmed its Bally Sports+ direct-to-consumer streaming service will launch on 26 Sept…
Stake News has become the new Principal Partner of Mumbai City FC. Through the multi-year partnership, Stake News will appear on the front of the cl…
Sportradar has reported a 23% revenue increase for Q2, exceeding the provider’s expectations. The second quarter saw Sportradar generate &euro…
Spain’s top-flight football division LaLiga has extended its partnership with Stats Perform for a further five years. The new deal will see St…
Kansas could launch sports betting sooner than anticipated to capitalise on the upcoming NFL season, with a “go-live” date potentially b…
Elys Game Technology has reported a 12% revenue drop for Q2, which the company predominantly attributed to currency fluctuations. In total, Elys gen…
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has reported total gaming revenue of $480.7m for July 2022, a 7% increase from the $450.6m reported in…
Okada Manila heads up high to resolve ownership Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) has announced that its motion to reconsider the Status Que Ante…
PlayAGS has rejected Inspired Entertainment’s offer to buy the company at $10 per share (or $370m total). The supplier has specified that it i…
Singapore has officially brought together and inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which will take over from the old Casino Regu…