Seven Belgian Tennis Players Suspended for Match Fixing

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) recently announced seven Belgian tennis players were found to have fixed matches and have been suspended.

Published November 20, 2023

ESPN Bet, ESPN Attempt to Stay Out of Each Other’s Way

The ESPN Bet era has begun as it takes over the 17 states its predecessor operated in. Penn Entertainment stands to gain by tapping into the ESPN brand it...

Published November 20, 2023

NCAA’s Baker Says Prop Bets Don’t Belong in College Athletics

The president of the NCAA, Charlie Baker (l.), said in a lengthy interview with CBS News recently that he opposes proposition bets on college sports.

Published November 20, 2023

Veikkaus Cuts Workforce as it Ends Finn Gaming Monopoly

The Finnish gaming monopoly Veikkaus has announced it will divide into three units and lay off 25 percent of its workforce. The moves are happening as Finland ends the...

Published November 20, 2023

Research: Gambling Regs Should Link Gambling, Public Health

A public health journal in the U.K. has published research concluding that regulatory bodies have failed to recognize problem gambling as a public health hazard, worthy of publicly funded...

Published November 20, 2023

Report: Millions of Germans Addicted to Gambling or at Risk

Over 4 million Germans either have a gambling disorder or are at risk of developing one, according to a new report presented by the country’s Federal Drugs Commissioner Burkhard...

Published November 20, 2023

Kenya May Conduct Sweeping Reform of Gambling

In Kenya the Gambling Control Bill being debated by parliament would create a new Gambling Regulatory Authority. It would replace the old Betting, Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).

Published November 20, 2023

Paraguay Deputies Call to Modify Gambling law

Fourteen members of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies are asking the government to amend the proposed Gambling Law. They want less power to flow into the National Gambling Commission in...

Published November 20, 2023

Rummy, Poker Declared legal in Tamil Nadu, India

The highest court in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has overturned portions of a law that banned rummy and poker. The Madras High Court has ruled that both...

Published November 20, 2023

Australian House Passes Credit Card, Digital Currency Ban for iGaming

A bill that would ban the use of credit cards and digital currencies for iGaming has been passed by the Australian House of Representatives and will now proceed to...

Published November 20, 2023

Brazil’s Sports Betting Market Waits for Senate to Act

The Brazilian Senate looks close to final voting on a bill that would legalize sports betting in the republic. The Chamber of Deputies has already acted on the Federal...

Published November 20, 2023

MGM China Prez: Don’t Duplicate Non-Gaming

Macau’s gaming concessionaires have committed billions of dollars for non-gaming attractions over the next 10 years. MGM China President Hubert Wang warns against “repetitive” investments.

Published November 20, 2023

Philippines POGO Scandal Sparks Larger Probe

Philippine Senator Win Gatchalian has asked for an investigation of crimes at an iGaming site in Pasay City. Workers have reported torture and sexual assault. In the fallout, more...

Published November 20, 2023

Macau Stocks Weak, Despite Rebound

The collective market value of Macau’s Big 6 gaming operators has slumped to November 2022 levels, despite strong growth in the third quarter. Analysts are scratching their heads.

Published November 20, 2023

Genting Earmarks $5 Billion for Resorts World Singapore

Malaysian casino giant Genting will spend $5 billion to expand Resorts World Sentosa (l.) in Singapore. The total investment of $5 billion is almost double the amount planned in...

Published November 20, 2023

Major Affiliates Join Forces to Promote Responsible Gambling

In a quest to promote responsible gambling, six U.S. gambling affiliate groups banded together to form the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA).

Published November 20, 2023

West Virginia Hopes Poker Consortium Will Boost Play, Taxes

West Virginia has joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey in the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing West Virginians to play against players from other states.

Published November 20, 2023

Report: Problem Gambling Higher in New Jersey

A new report suggests that problem gambling in New Jersey is three times the national average. New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin (l.) says the state must do more “for...

Published November 20, 2023

Five Atlantic City Casinos, Horse Track Required to Surrender $77,000

Underage and prohibited gamblers that won $77,000 at Atlantic City casinos and a racetrack caused a loss for the establishments.

Published November 20, 2023

Revenue, Admissions Drop At Bally’s Chicago

The Illinois Gaming Board reported both revenue and admissions at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino (l.) declined for the month of October compared to the casino’s opening on September 9...

Published November 20, 2023