DFS Spending Increasing Geometrically
Daily fantasy sports could double in profits by 2021, per a report released recently by Juniper Research. The paper projects a $5.3 billion market in five years. Meanwhile, a...
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Online Gambling Leads in UK
The UK Gambling Commission has released statistics showing that online gambling is now the largest part of the gambling market in the UK. The statistics show that 33 percent...
Antigua Pushes For Settlement With U.S. Over Online Gambling
The country of Antigua & Barbuda wants the U.S. to settle a longstanding trade dispute over online gambling by the end of the year. If no settlement is reached,...
Is Blockchain Gaining Traction in Online Gambling
Blockchain programs that allow for a network of computers to offer online gambling games without a central authority may be on the rise in online gambling. According to the...
Lottery Jackpot Rigging Scandal Grows In Scope As Trials Near
Tipton brothers Eddie and Tommy will go on trial early next year for fixing lottery games in five states. They also allegedly could have fixed more lottery games, prosecutors...
Baazov Confirms Dubai Firm Not Involved with Amaya Bid
Amaya founder and former CEO David Baazov has confirmed that a Dubai company he said was backing his bid to buy Amaya and take the company private is not...
New Australian Gaming Rules Could Force Out Poker Sites
Several major online poker sites say they may be forced to leave the Australian market if the country adopts proposed changes to its Gambling Act. Proposed amendments to the...
IGT to Launch Mobile Application in Asia
IGT is reportedly in discussions with three Asian casino operators to potentially launch a new application that will allow casino customers to play slots and tables from their smartphones.
Three Years In, New Jersey Online Gambling a Win
Though far below inflated predictions for revenue when first introduced, New Jersey’s online gambling sites have been a steady source of revenue as online gambling in the state has...
PokerStars Live New Jersey Event Called a Success Despite Low Turnout
PokerStars held its first live event in the U.S. in six years at Resorts casino In Atlantic City. Despite a low turnout, officials for the online poker giant called...
IRS Seeks Bitcoin Exchange Records
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a request in federal court seeking the personal data of all U.S. users of the virtual currency exchange Coinbase. Officials for the exchange...
Study: DFS Revenue To Reach $5.3 billion by 2021
A study from Juniper Research predicts that consumer spending on Daily Fantasy Sports will reach $5.3 billion by 2021, up from $2.6 billion this year. The study looks to...
Greentube, Treasure Island Partner on Social Gaming
Minnesota’s Treasure Island will use the Greentube Pro platform of Novomatic subsidiary Greentube to create a custom free-to-play social casino.
Playtech Launches Prestige Blackjack
Playtech has launched the second installment in its popular series of Prestige live casino titles, Prestige Baccarat, featuring cameras specially positioned to capture the “squeeze.”
SportsHub Makes Acquisitions
Fantasy sports start-up SportsHub has acquired two companies—one that processes payments and another that collects fantasy statistics. The company launched earlier this year and has raised about $2.5 million...
Australia To Tighten Rules on Offshore Online Gambling Sites
The Australian government has introduced a bill that will tightens restrictions on offshore online gambling sites operating in the country. The bill would also ban live “click-to-call” wagering in...
Araneta Expects to Take Over PhilWeb By End of Year
Businessman Gregorio Araneta III says he fully take over PhilWeb Corp. and secure a license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. before the end of the year. He...
UK Online Gambling Sites Facing Investigation on ‘Nuisance Texts’
UK regulators have launched an investigation into charges that some online gambling firms are sending “nuisance texts” to millions of UK residents. Regulators are concerned that the gambling firms...
Swedish Cherry Receives UK License
The Swedish gaming operator Cherry was granted a local gaming license from the UK Gambling Commission for casino and sports betting. Several Cherry iGaming brands will be available throughout...
Playtech Launches HTML5 Roulette
Playtech launched an HTML5 version of its online roulette game across its network of licensees, following extensive player-focus testing.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
