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...
SPORTS BETTING
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
NASCAR Signs Partnerships With nVenue, Sportradar
NASCAR signed two deals last week, one with nVenue, a Dallas-based microbetting technology provider, and the other with Sportradar.
NFL Players Credit Team, Union for Better Job With Gambling
The pros have grasped the importance of getting sports betting right. They see the suspensions and the careers killed. And it’s working, some say.
The Football Association Upset with Yellow Card Market
The yellow card market has come under fire by the U.K. Football Association. Officials seek to work with bookies and the government to restrict some bets.
Man Arrested, Accused of $22 Million Sports Betting Operation
Richard Sullivan was arrested on August 20 at New York’s JFK airport and accused of masterminding a $22 million illegal sports betting operation.
Does PointsBet Promo Put Fanatics Launch in Harm’s Way?
Fanatics and PointsBet have the deal sewed up. But some discrepancies in Michigan could stand to delay the full rollout of Fanatics, which is making a huge bet by...
DOJ Agrees it takes Illegal Gambling Seriously
With the NCAA and the NFL kicking off for the 2023 season, is the DOJ really invested in putting illegal sportsbooks out of business? Some think not.
BetMGM Expands, Starting in the U.K.
MGM Resorts has decided to expand in one of the most mature sports betting markets in the world: the U.K. BetMGM went live August 17 on the LeoVegas platform,...
FanDuel, YouTube Partner for NFL Sunday Ticket promotion
FanDuel, the biggest sportsbook operator in the United States, has partnered with YouTube to offer a unique promotion for NFL Sunday Ticket.
Vegas Prepares for NFL Contests; Circa’s Bet Biggest of All
Now is the time of year when Las Vegas sportsbooks prepare their season-long NFL contests, a niche but longstanding tradition in sports betting. Circa Sports, however, has bet big...
Fanatics Sportsbook Opens at Guardians Cleveland Stadium
Fanatics is in business in Cleveland. The retailer's subsidiary, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, opened the retail sportsbook outside the right field gate at Progressive Field (l.). And bettors can...
New York Congressman Still Hopeful Ad Ban Succeeds
Congressman Paul Tonko (l.) of New York isn’t looking to end sports betting. But he does want to see an end to sports betting ads. He has a bill...
Women’s World Cup Spurs Interest for Female Bettors
This year’s Women’s World Cup saw an increase in betting overall, but especially from female bettors, who are embracing the sport.
Raynham Park loses Caesars, MA sports betting board reviews ESPN Bet
Raynham Park (l.) in Massachusetts is in the midst of building a sportsbook but has no one to run it and no license. Also, the state sports betting board...
From New Jersey to Iowa, College Infractions Shine a Small Light
Betting on your own team. Betting when your state has an in-state college ban. These are kind of low-level infractions. But schools concerned about a stain on their record...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
