DraftKings Brings in Over $3 Million in Maine Launch Weekend
It was a successful first weekend for the state of Maine and its launch of sports betting. DraftKings announced they took in $3.4 million in bets, netting $82,000 in...
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After Suspension of NHL’s Pinto, Experts Explore Treatment Options
Critics and mental health professionals are discussing what the NHL can do to help its players, like Ottawa Senators Shane Pinto, who get caught up in gambling.
Texas Sports Betting Alliance Grabs Data for Legal Bets
More than 1 million people attempted to use mobile apps to bet on sports in September and October in Texas but were blocked. A new record. Some 2 million...
North Carolina Developing New Rules for Sports Betting
North Carolina officials hope for the best as they prepare to launch sports betting next year. These days, they work on the rules that are an integral part of...
Arizona is Latest State to Say No to Daily Fantasy Pick’Ems
Arizona and Mississippi joined a growing list of states that want Daily Fantasy Sports pick’em contests to stop. The games resemble prop-bets which puts them into the sports betting...
PENN to Debut ESPN Bet in 17 States November 14
ESPN Bet replaced Barstool Sports as the operator for PENN Entertainment. PENN will pay big bucks to ESPN to use their very popular name. The ESPN Bet sportsbook will...
Denmark Mulls Amending Gambling Act
Denmark’s Ministry of Taxation has proposed expanding the powers of Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA). It would enhance the agency’s ability to fight match-fixing and protect sports integrity.
Swedish Government Recommends Credit Card Ban for Gambling
Sweden’s gambling authority has called for a ban on gambling by credit card in a dissenting response to a government investigation on risky lending.
Spain Researches Ways to Reduce Gambling Harms
Almost half of Spain’s adult population participates in some form of gambling. A new government study, “Prevalence Study of Gambling on the General Public of Spain” aims to develop...
U.K. Racing Supporters Petition Against Affordability Checks
The British racing industry has reared up in protest against government proposals to introduce betting affordability checks. A petition has been initiated against the checks by Jockey Club CEO...
UAE Mulls Casino License for Each Emirate
The United Arab Emirates are considering granting a casino license to each of the seven emirates. This would encourage more tourism in the UAE while limiting gambling’s proliferation. Sharia...
With New Attractions to Come, Macau Still Reliant on Gaming
As Macau works to add non-gaming attractions, casinos are still the main draw. Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) predicts that the city will generate $26.8 billion in gaming...
After Data Breach, MBC Warns Patrons to Guard Accounts
Marina Bay Sands (l.), one of two integrated resorts in Singapore, is the latest major casino property to fall victim to hackers. Last month, “unauthorized” actors got hold of...
PAGCOR Could Generate $1 Billion in Taxes in ’24
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has earmarked millions more in gaming revenues to the national budget for 2024, taking its total contributions into the billion-dollar range.
Stockton University Announces New Gaming, Esports Programs
Stockton University recently announced it will offer a new eight-week gaming operations course as well as a new esports degree program that is a partnership with nearby Camden Community...
California Casino Linked to TB cases
Health officials in California’s Contra Costa County have warned that persons who entered California Grand Casino (l.) in Pacheco in the last five years may have been exposed to...
Ohio Casinos, Racinos Set September Record
September set a new record for the casinos and racinos in Ohio. The record extends to table games and slots. Overall 11 locations took in $191.9 million.
Donald Trump Jr.: Bally’s Paid $60 Million to Lease Casino Land
Donald Trump Jr. testified in the civil fraud trial involving his father’s businesses that Bally’s Corporation paid $60 million to lease the Trump Golf Links Ferry Point land for...
Michigan Bill to Quash Illegal Slots Could Affect Arcade Games
A bill from Michigan Rep. Cynthia Neely was created to crack down on illegal slot machines in the state. But as written, it could also make arcade games—such as...
Proposed North Carolina Casino Spurs Resident Disapproval
The battle between residents and the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors has heated up over a proposed casino in a North Carolina town.
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January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
