Kentucky Hopes 2020 Is Lucky for Online Poker

After legislation failed to approve online poker in Kentucky in 2019, a key sponsor feels optimistic about next year. The new governor, Andy Beshear (l.), is more pro-gambling. Plus,...

Published December 16, 2019

Do iGaming Fines Reduce Problem Gambling?

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has levied a series of fines against a handful of iGaming companies. But to the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling, it’s...

Published December 16, 2019

Washington Gaming Seeks Smartphone Exemption

A new organization called Game On WA, which includes major companies like ISGA, WTIA, One Redmond, and SciPlay, will lobby Washington state lawmakers to make it clear that so-called...

Published December 9, 2019

Gamesys to Use TruNarrative for Player Signups

TruNarrative, a single platform solution for fraud detection, prevention, AML, KYC, behavioral monitoring and ID verification, has signed an agreement to provide Gamesys Group Plc with its powerful player...

Published December 2, 2019

New Study Finds Loot Boxes Becoming More Problematic

Researchers at the University of York found the prevalence of loot boxes in video games a troubling problem among children. Their presence has grown dramatically in the past decade....

Published December 2, 2019

Partypoker Continues Bot Crackdown

Partypoker has continued its ongoing battle against fraudulent bot accounts, closing 57 rogue accounts across its two main European networks.

Published November 25, 2019

Unibet Becomes Latest Online Option in Pennsylvania

Unibet launched it online sports betting and casino option in Pennsylvania last week. The company partnered with Mohegan Sun Pocono, where it helps run a physical sportsbook. Much of...

Published November 25, 2019

Everi, Nugget Partner in New Jersey

Everi Holdings Inc. announced last week that GoldenNuggetCasino.com has exclusively launched its player-favorite Triple Threat and six other titles for online real-money play in New Jersey.

Published November 25, 2019

Netherlands Delays iGaming Launch

Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced that the Netherlands’ regulated online gaming market is now likely to open in June, 2021, six months later than originally planned.

Published November 25, 2019

Spanish iGaming Operators Agree to Ad Rules

A Spanish online gambling trade association says its partners have agreed to adhere to new advertising and marketing “control measures” approved by the country’s gaming regulator.

Published November 25, 2019

Italy to Limit iGaming Licenses to 50

Italy’s 5Star-DP coalition government has announced a goal to reduce the number of online gaming licensees by 2023. There are currently 85 operating concessions in the market.

Published November 25, 2019

Appy Places

Smaller, nimbler casinos have embraced apps in a big way. Downloading is one thing, however, actually using them is another. But there are ways to get players more engaged...

Published November 25, 2019

Latvia On the Lookout for ‘Fake Lotteries’

The Latvia Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI) is warning consumers in the country to beware of fake lotteries and online fraud.

Published November 18, 2019

U.S. Colleges Help Launch eSports Careers

A number of U.S. colleges and universities like UC Berkeley now offer opportunities for those interested in careers in competitive video gaming. Courses available cover sales, business and administration;...

Published November 18, 2019

Australia to Block Offshore Gambling

Australia’s Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has announced that the federal government will soon begin to block illegal overseas gambling websites under the enhanced powers of the Australian Communications and...

Published November 18, 2019

UK Gambling Companies Take a Hit as Online Curbed

Stock prices for UK gambling companies have plummeted in the wake of government efforts to limit online bets, similar to limits on gaming machines. Such proposals could impact online...

Published November 18, 2019

Russian Law Invites Online Gaming

In 2014, Russian law introduced the Interactive Bet. Some said it permitted online gaming, illegal at the time. Others said it did not. Last summer, the law clarified the...

Published November 18, 2019

Spin Games Poised to Grow

Spin Games, the company begun by industry veteran Kent Young (l.) in 2012, was first into the New Jersey iGaming market. It’s poised to grow as online gaming expands...

Published November 18, 2019

Vikings Owners Debut eSports Franchise: Minnesota Røkkr

The latest pro sports team playing in Minnesota, the Røkkr, will debut next year in Activision Blizzard’s new eSports league for the popular “Call of Duty” game. The team...

Published November 11, 2019

Evolution Tops In U.S. Online Live Dealers

Evolution Gaming has evolved into the global leader in digital live dealers, and dominates the U.S. market. Last week, it signed a deal with Flutter Entertainment, soon to become...

Published November 11, 2019