Pavilion Payments Names Ritchie Chief Revenue Officer

Pavilion Payments has named Steve Ritchie (l.), a veteran revenue executive, as the company’s new chief revenue officer as part of a major increase of the company’s team.

Published October 9, 2023

GAN’s Smurfit Resigns, McGill Assumes CEO Role

GAN Limited announced that 13-year CEO Derek Smurfit has resigned, and Board Chairman Seamus McGill has assumed the CEO role on an interim basis.

Published October 9, 2023

BMM Adds to C-Suite with Matthew, Olson-Reyes, Wedderspoon

BMM Innovation Group has named industry veterans Kara Matthew as chief operating officer, Laura Olson-Reyes as chief marketing officer, and payment-technology veteran Brian Wedderspoon chief revenue officer.

Published October 9, 2023

Arizona Tribe’s Fifth Casino Moving Forward

Phase one of the Desert Diamond Casino, the Tohono O’odham Nation’s fifth casino and second Desert Diamond venue, will open near Glendale, Arizona by the end of 2024.

Published October 9, 2023

NV Books See Profits Decline in August with Football’s Arrival

Nevada sportsbooks saw a boost in handle for August, but the start of football season was not kind to bookmakers, as profits declined almost 25 percent from July.

Published October 9, 2023

Caesars Sportsbook Launches Fire Bets

Patterning itself after the NFL RedZone, Caesars Sportsbook launched Fire Bets this week that features microbetting.

Published October 9, 2023

MLB Commish Predicts Bettors Will Wager During Games

In an interview on the Marchand and Ourand Podcast, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred (l.) acknowledged change is coming. The game will be open to intimate wagers directly...

Published October 9, 2023

PrizePicks, Vetnos Volley Over Charges and Counter-Charges

Vetnos LLC filed a lawsuit against PrizePicks for ripping off software. Prize Picks filed a motion to dismiss the case. And so it goes back and forth.

Published October 9, 2023

Aussie’s Betr To Pay Record Amount on Rugby win by Penrith

On October 1, the Penrith Panthers won their third grand final. As a result, bettors should divvy up AU$72 million on 100-1 odds for new clients. But gross profit...

Published October 9, 2023

Maine Could Launch Sports Betting in November

The process is moving ahead, fast enough that state regulators think operators may be ready to accept wagers by mid-November. Certainly before the playoffs begin. It’s up to sportsbooks...

Published October 9, 2023

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