Report: U.S. Gamblers More Vulnerable to Fraud than Non-Bettors

A recent report by TransUnion claimed that 35 percent of U.S. gamblers have been victims of fraud, which is two to three times more than non-gamblers.

Published August 14, 2023

Nevada Labor Market in Flux Before Busy End to 2023

Perhaps no state in America is more dependent on one industry as much as Nevada depends on gaming and hospitality. That said, the state’s workforce has changed considerably in...

Published August 14, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Lays Out Peninsula Development Plan

Macau lawmakers have unveiled a plan to develop part of the city’s peninsula region. The development will be underwritten in part by the city’s Big 6 casino concessionaires as...

Published August 14, 2023

ESPN, PENN Join Forces to Create ESPN BET; Barstool Sports Cut

PENN Entertainment and ESPN have joined forces to create ESPN Bet, a sports betting app that hopes to challenge the industry stranglehold of FanDuel and DraftKings.

Published August 14, 2023

UFC, Roobet Sign Multi-Year Social Casino Partnership

The UFC and social casino company Roobet signed a multi-year partnership that both company officials said will be mutually beneficial.

Published August 7, 2023

D.C. Cutting Problem Gambling Resources in Latest Budget

The 2024 budget from Washington D.C. slashed $200,000 in annual funding for problem gambling resources and many are outraged at the move.

Published August 7, 2023

Golden Knights’ Cup Drained Las Vegas Sportsbooks

When a hometown team wins a championship, civic pride trumps W and L statements for sportsbooks. Proof? The Golden Knights won their first Stanley Cup and the industry...

Published August 7, 2023

10 Tips to Avoid Regulatory Scrutiny as State AGs Focus on Gaming

In order for operators and bookmakers to flourish in a regulated industry, they must of course maintain good habits with regard to compliance. Thankfully, Ryan Bottegal (l.), an associate...

Published August 7, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jim Preston, VP, Global Innovation, Interblock

In recent years, Interblock has emerged as a market leader in electronic table games, a sector that is gaining in popularity in various markets around the world. One figure...

Published August 7, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Smoke on the Horizon

After many months of obsessive recession-watching, the latest round of less-than-stellar data from June may finally be the signal investors have long feared. The margin for error appears to...

Published August 7, 2023

NY Assembly Eyeing Special Session on Seneca Compact

New York State Assembly members are reportedly considering calling a special session to debate authorizing the governor to finalize the Seneca Nation’s compact before it expires December 9

Published August 7, 2023

Report: College Loan Forgiveness Could Impact Sportsbooks

A recent report by TransUnion cautioned sportsbooks that college loan repayments could impact their bottom line.

Published August 7, 2023

Fox Bet To Disappear from Flutter and Fox in Phase

Two giants, Fox and Flutter, figured they could produce offspring that would survive in the trenches of the sports betting world. They thought wrong and Fox Bet will ease...

Published August 7, 2023

England’s High Court Rejects IGT Lottery Challenge

The High Court of England and Wales has rejected IGT’s claim against the awarding of the U.K. National Lottery contract to Allwyn Entertainment.

Published August 7, 2023

NSW Venues Begin to Alter Signage Ahead of Ban

Earlier this year, it was announced that all New South Wales bars and clubs would be forced to remove all gaming-related signage by September 1. According to the state...

Published August 7, 2023

Experts Fear High Taxes Could Hurt Brazil Sports Betting

The 18 percent tax for sports betting that Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (l.) included in his Provisional Measure has experts in the sector predicting smaller government...

Published August 7, 2023

Churchill Downs Readies for Fall After Horse Death Scandal

Iconic horse racing track Churchill Downs (l.), home of the Kentucky Derby, is set for its fall meet after an investigation into 12 horse deaths led to several improvements....

Published August 7, 2023

A’s Ballpark: Both Vegas and Oakland Optimistic?

It appears as though the Oakland A’s are moving along nicely in their quest to build a new stadium on the site of the Tropicana, and everyone involved appears...

Published August 7, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Barcelona to host ICE and iGB Affiliate Conferences from 2025

Clarion Gaming has selected the city of Barcelona, Spain to be the host of ICE and iGB Affiliate conferences beginning in 2025. The selection followed a six-month bidding process...

Published August 7, 2023

Iowa College Gambling Investigation Catches Star Quarterback

Hunter Dekkers (l.) has a great name for a quarterback. But he faces losing his spot on the Iowa State team over an accusation he gambled on his school,...

Published August 7, 2023