Bob Woodbury Named COO of Koin

Finance veteran Bob Woodbury (l.) has been appointed as chief operating officer for Koin.

Published November 13, 2023

Stitt Proposes Non-Tribal Sports Betting in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) isn’t the favorite of the state’s many tribes, and last week annoyed them even further when he suggested he'd be open to online sports...

Published November 13, 2023

Pala Tribe Wants No Part in California Sports Betting Proposal

The Pala Band of Mission Indians, often at the forefront of tribal proposals, claimed no part of the recent initiatives filed to approve sports betting in California. The tribe...

Published November 13, 2023

Florida Seminoles Launch Online Sports Betting

The Seminole Tribe is coming into play with caution after legal victories. They opened online sports betting on a limited basis and won’t go retail until December 7.

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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.

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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.

Published November 13, 2023

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.

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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.

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023

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...

Published November 13, 2023