New Survey from AGA Predicts Surge in Betting on NFL

A survey released by the American Gaming Association predicts a large uptick in betting on the NFL. No surprise there. Lots of money wagered. No surprise there either.

Published September 11, 2023

Iowa State’s Jake Remsburg Begins 6-Game Ban for Gambling

The center point of college gambling scandals centers on Iowa and Iowa State. This past week, Iowa State’s lineman Jake Remsburg (l.) sat out his first of six games...

Published September 11, 2023

Arkansas Reaping Sports Betting Benefits

As Arkansas enters its second year of being able to place wagers via phone apps, officials expect another rise in sports betting.

Published September 11, 2023

Sports Betting Ads Jump 25 Percent in 2023 Despite Concerns

Responsible gaming support has pointed at sports betting ads for their role in drawing the vulnerable. So it comes as a surprise that the number of ads has risen...

Published September 11, 2023

Fanatics Begins PointsBet Rebranding in Several States

With the acquisition concluded, Fanatics gets to rebrand the PointsBet moniker in as many as 11 states. Thus begins the quest by the fan superstore to enter the sports...

Published September 11, 2023

Kentucky Releases Limited Betting Menu

Kentucky is launching sports betting just as the NFL begins. Great timing. The state is also allowing wagers for 18-year-olds. Those concerned about responsible gaming say that can contribute...

Published September 11, 2023

Feds Say Florida Sports Betting Suit Doesn’t Need New Hearing

West Flagler Associates got a dose of somewhat bad news when the Department of Interior said a rehearing is unnecessary on whether to overturn the appeal court acceptance of...

Published September 11, 2023

Denmark Fines Streamer for Illegal Gambling ads

Denmark’s gambling regulator has fined a Twitch streamer for advertising gambling services when it operates out of Malta without a Danish license. Spillemyndigheden recommended a fine of DKK10,000 (£1,153/$1,466/€1,341).

Published September 11, 2023

RMG: Proposed Irish Ad ban Could Hurt Horse Racing

The horse racing industry in Ireland faces an existential threat from a proposed ban on betting ads. So says the Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which holds media rights to...

Published September 11, 2023

Finland Gaming Monopoly may lay off 240

Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly will soon end that status and operate in a new regulated market. To do that, it plans to restructure, shedding 240 of its 815...

Published September 11, 2023

U.K. Criticized for Backing Away from Gambling Ad Ban

The U.K. ministry in charge of gambling is being criticized for backtracking from previous proposals to ban gaming ads. Minister Stuart Andrew is being mocked for saying there is...

Published September 11, 2023

Puerto Rico’s Casino Del Mar Debuts VIP Room

Casino del Mar (l.) in Puerto Rico has opened a new VIP room exclusively for big spenders. The million-dollar space known as the High Limit Pit opened August 28.

Published September 11, 2023

Victorian Regulators Call for End of Sports Club Partnerships

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission recently released a directive ordering state operators to cease any partnerships or sponsorship agreements with sports clubs.

Published September 11, 2023

Pressure Mounts to Pass Brazil’s Sports Betting Bill

Arthur Lira, president of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, is pressuring that chamber to quickly pass a sports betting bill. He said the vote carries “constitutional urgency” as he works...

Published September 11, 2023

Tabcorp Fined AUD$1 Million Over System Outage Violations

Tabcorp was recently fined AUD$1 million by Victorian regulators over compliance violations stemming from a system outage back in 2020.

Published September 11, 2023

NZ Officials Seek SkyCity License Suspension

New Zealand officials have requested that SkyCity Entertainment’s casino license be suspended for 10 days for previous harm minimization violations.

Published September 11, 2023

Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board Opens Revamped License Application

Curaçao has had a reputation as a haven for shady gaming operators but a new application process and reforms may change that.

Published September 11, 2023

Australian Study on Skill Games Sheds Light on Potential Harms

A new study on skill-based games in Australia has warned that they could potentially worsen problem gambling behaviors, which has already been a huge point of contention around the...

Published September 11, 2023

After Two Years, Canadian Single-Game Betting Sparks Concerns

It has been two years since Canada legalized single-game sports betting and a lack of research into long-term effects has some worried.

Published September 11, 2023

New Ontario Ad Restrictions Causing Confusion

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced recently it was changing its rules regarding online gambling advertising, and the confusion could lead to companies trying to circumvent...

Published September 11, 2023