JPM: DraftKings, FanDuel Dominance Persists Despite Competition

A recent survey by J.P. Morgan showed that customers have a deep loyalty to DraftKings and FanDuel despite business practices by their competitors.

Published October 9, 2023

Kansas City Enjoys Gains in Bets, Sales From Kelce-Swift Intrigue

The budding romance between the hottest singer and the All-Pro tight end has developed an added benefit. Sales of Travis Kelce jerseys up 400 percent. Prop bets up more...

Published October 9, 2023

NFL, Players Association Agree to Tougher Gambling Policy

A small but growing list of players have paid a penalty for violations of the league gambling policy. So the NFL and the NFL Players Association have hammered out...

Published October 9, 2023

Greek Gaming Company Challenges €24.5 Million Fine

OPAP, based in Athens, is fighting a €24.5 million fine imposed by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). It is accused of violating Greek and EU competition terms.

Published October 9, 2023

Paddy Power Shutters 21 Irish Shops

Seventy-eight jobs at 21 Irish wagering shops are at risk as Paddy Power recently announced their closure. Flutter UK and Ireland, which owns them, says it’s an economic move.

Published October 9, 2023

Germany Looks Closer at Loot Boxes

German lawmakers are increasingly interested in regulating the loot boxes commonly found in video games. This was a hot topic at the Federal Congress on Gaming and Gambling.

Published October 9, 2023

Norway Increases Pressure on Illegal Online Casinos

Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling regulator, is cracking down on illegal online gambling sites. It has targeted nine banks and forced them to not process payments from such sites.

Published October 9, 2023

Colombian Regulators Seek New Advertising Standards

A bill sponsored by Coljuegos, the Gambling Authority of Colombia, seeks to regulate gambling advertising and raise industry standards.

Published October 9, 2023

Victorian Govt. Introduces Bill to Expand Gaming Oversight

The Victorian state government has introduced the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, which would introduce a number of new harm minimization measures. It would also allow the government to...

Published October 9, 2023

Star Looks to Put Treasury Brisbane Back Up for Sale

After an initial deal fell through earlier this summer, Star Entertainment is once again exploring options to sell its Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane property (l.).

Published October 9, 2023

Pressure on Brazil’s Senate to Approve Sports Betting Bill

Brazil’s Senate is under the gun to pass sports betting legislation that was recently passed by the Chamber of Deputies. It has 45 days to pass Bill 3626/23.

Published October 9, 2023

UAE State Gaming Could Surpass Singapore

The UAE could generate about $6.6 billion annually if it allows casino gambling at Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Resorts has said it expects to receive a license for that...

Published October 9, 2023

Macau CE Applauds Casinos’ Non-Gaming Efforts

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) says he’s satisfied with efforts by the city’s Big 6 casino operators to bring more non-gaming amenities to the Chinese SAR.

Published October 9, 2023

U.N. Concerned about Mekong Money Laundering

The United Nations has expressed reservations about casinos in Southeast Asia’s Mekong region, concerned they are channels for organized crime entities to “traffic various illicit goods and launder money.”

Published October 9, 2023

SJM to Renovate Macau Palace

Macau officials have announced that Big 6 operator SJM Resorts will undertake improvements of Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, a main peninsula thoroughfare, and upgrade the Macau Palace, its “floating casino.”

Published October 9, 2023

Hong Kong’s IEC Moves on Billion-Dollar Philippines Resort

International Entertainment Corp. of Hong Kong has signed a provisional agreement to develop a new casino resort in Manila. The property would take advantage of robust post-Covid travel to...

Published October 9, 2023

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Reveals new Loyalty Program

Dreamscape Companies, which recently purchased the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (l.) from Caesars Entertainment, has announced a new loyalty program. It is called Rio Rewards.

Published October 9, 2023

Crime at Nebraska Casino a “Non-Issue”

Despite warnings of increased crime at Nebraska casinos, that hasn’t occurred at WarHorse Lincoln (l.). Police were called to the casino only 78 times in its first year of...

Published October 9, 2023

Video Gambling Revenue May Surpass Illinois Lottery

Tax revenue from Illinois’ 45,000-plus video gambling machines is catching up with the Illinois Lottery, still the state’s main source of gambling revenue. In fiscal 2023, video gambling generated...

Published October 9, 2023

Sidewalk Vendors Banned from Las Vegas Strip

The Clark County Commission unanimously approved an ordinance banning sidewalk vendors from selling products within 1,500 feet of prominent Las Vegas attractions.

Published October 9, 2023