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Michael Jordan: The Man who Dominated the NBA Finals in the 1990’s

July 16, 2021

NBA, NCAA, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting

As the 2021 NBA Finals are currently being played between the Eastern Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks and the Western Conference Phoenix Suns it reminded of me when. The last time the Phoenix Suns were in t...

DraftKings launches in Louisiana; receives Daily Fantasy Sports license

Kim M

July 16, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Louisiana

Boston-headquartered sports betting company DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) has rolled out its daily fantasy sports contests in nearly 50 parishes in Louisiana after securing a DFS license from the state's gambl...

WynnBet signs up trio of retired sports stars to serve as brand ambassadors

Adam Morgan

July 15, 2021

MLS, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., NFL, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited has announced the signing of deals that are to see a respected trio of former professional athletes serve as brand ambassadors for its mobile-friendly WynnBet sport...

LA Angels Sign Veteran Outfielder Adam Eaton after Released by White Sox

David Green

July 15, 2021

MLB, Sports betting

On Monday, July 12th, 2021 the Chicago White Sox made the decision to continue the remainder of the 2021 Major League Baseball season without their veteran left – handed outfielder, Adam Eaton, as the Southside...

Imperva Incorporated highlights ‘bot’ threat to British online sports bettors

Adam Morgan

July 14, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Data Protection, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Crime, Financial Fraud, United Kingdom

American data privacy and cybersecurity solutions specialist Imperva Incorporated has reportedly announced that online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom recorded an up to a three-fold increase in ‘bot’-related ...

Suspicious betting patterns lead to investigation of Wimbledon 2021 matches

Sadonna Price

July 14, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Crime

Irregular betting patterns are a red flag to regulators that something might be a miss. During the recent Wimbledon 2021, such patterns were uncovered, leading officials to believe that match-fixing might have ...

Denmark gaming regulator changing its rules on bonus availability

Adam Morgan

July 13, 2021

Denmark, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing

The gaming regulator for Denmark has reportedly announced a change to its advertising rules that will require operators to make the proceeds from most of their promotional offers and bonuses available for at le...

Bruin Capital Holdings inks agreement to acquire OddsChecker.com

Adam Morgan

July 13, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

American private investments firm Bruin Capital Holdings has reportedly announced the signing of an arrangement that is to see it spend up to $218 million in order to purchase the online sportsbetting odds comp...

Sports betting moves forward in Washington State as Governor Inslee signs 15 tribal compacts

Sadonna Price

July 12, 2021

Washington, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Sports betting

Last week it was announced that Governor Jay Inslee signed a total of 15 tribal sports betting compacts. This step is the latest in a series of steps to see tribes in the state begin offering sports betting ser...

MLB Extends Trevor Bauer’s Administrative Leave an Additional 7 Days during Investigation

David Green

July 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, MLB, Sports betting

On Thursday, July 8th, 2021 Major League Baseball announced that they have extended the administrative leave an additional seven more days for Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Trevor Bauer during the inves...

Scientific Games Corporation said to be considering Australian float

Adam Morgan

July 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

American land-based and iGaming behemoth Scientific Games Corporation has reportedly started discussions regarding the advantages of floating its global lottery business on the Australian Securities Exchange. ...

FanDuel Group inks Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment partnership

Adam Morgan

July 8, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, NFL, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Connecticut, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports

American sportsbetting and daily fantasy sports provider FanDuel Group has announced the signing of a deal with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment that is to soon see its services made available to punters across...

Illinois sportsbooks hit $507m in May; remains nation’s No. 2 behind New Jersey

Kim M

July 7, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Illinois

Illinois' sports betting handle was down in May, however, the recorded $507.3 million in wagers for the month still puts the midwestern U.S. state alongside New Jersey, the only other state to post sports betti...

Ladbrokes television advertisement falls foul of the ASA watchdog

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reportedly banned a television spot from the Ladbrokes online gambling and sportsbetting brand after ruling that it depicted socially irre...

Kenyan President approves revised 7.5% gaming turnover tax

Adam Morgan

July 7, 2021

Kenya, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Bookmakers in Kenya are reportedly breathing a sigh of relief this week after President Uhuru Kenyatta (pictured) put his signature to legislation that has more than halved their blanket tax rate to 7.5%. Ac...

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Michael Jordan: The Man who Dominated the NBA Finals in the 1990’s

DraftKings launches in Louisiana; receives Daily Fantasy Sports license

WynnBet signs up trio of retired sports stars to serve as brand ambassadors

LA Angels Sign Veteran Outfielder Adam Eaton after Released by White Sox

Imperva Incorporated highlights ‘bot’ threat to British online sports bettors

Suspicious betting patterns lead to investigation of Wimbledon 2021 matches

Denmark gaming regulator changing its rules on bonus availability

Bruin Capital Holdings inks agreement to acquire OddsChecker.com

Sports betting moves forward in Washington State as Governor Inslee signs 15 tribal compacts

MLB Extends Trevor Bauer’s Administrative Leave an Additional 7 Days during Investigation

Scientific Games Corporation said to be considering Australian float

FanDuel Group inks Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment partnership

Illinois sportsbooks hit $507m in May; remains nation’s No. 2 behind New Jersey

Ladbrokes television advertisement falls foul of the ASA watchdog

Kenyan President approves revised 7.5% gaming turnover tax

Ballyfermot Opposition Strengthens as Gambling Arcade Plans Reappear

Fanatics to Enter Prediction Markets Through Deal With Crypto.com

William Hill Plans Withdrawal from 13 Countries Amid Wider Restructure

Macau Sets 2026 Casino GGR Forecast at MOP236 Billion in New Budget

Regulators Clear Bally’s to Take Significant Stake in The Star Group