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Premier League pro claims gambling on matches is commonplace

June 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting

Joey Barton is an English professional footballer in the Premier League, who in April was banned from participating in the sport for 18 months due to betting charges by the Football Association (FA). Barton ...

Scottish trade association to run Inverness responsible gambling initiative

Adam Morgan

June 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Association of British Bookmakers in Scotland is reportedly set to partner with leading sportsbetting operators Ladbrokes and William Hill to launch a responsible gambling education p...

New coalition to lobby for repeal of federal sportsbetting prohibition

Adam Morgan

June 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting

In the United States, the effort to repeal the 25-year-old prohibition on sports wagering in all but four states has been ramped up after the American Gaming Association trade group announced the creation of a ...

EGR Operator Innovation and Marketing Awards 2017

Chris Hohenstein

June 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Conferences / Trade Shows, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting

Once again, the EGR Operator Marketing & Innovation Awards looked to be the best and most anticipated award event of the year in the online gambling industry. With over 250 of the market's leaders and innov...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited takeover of Tatts Group Limited delayed

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2017

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia, the national competition regulator has reportedly extended its deadline to make a final determination on the long-awaited $4.8 billion takeover of Tatts Group Limited by rival bookmaker Tabcorp Ho...

Emerging Markets: Sports Betting & Gaming India

Lars Jones

June 11, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mobile gaming, India, Conferences / Trade Shows, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Fantasy eSports

The world's largest democracy has embarked on a course to relax draconian gambling legislation by signaling a willingness to consider and clarify betting laws for India's population of over a billion people. Th...

UK Gambling Commission approves Kindred Group acquisition of 32Red

Kim M

June 7, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Online gambling operator Kindred Group Plc (SDR) (STO:KIND-SDB) has acquired British online casino company 32Red (AIM: TTR). Effective from June 6, 2017, the Malta-based operator will consolidate and have compl...

South Point Casino posts early Iron Bowl point spread

Sadonna Price

May 31, 2017

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Nevada

This year's Iron Bowl, being an odd-numbered year, will be played in Auburn, Alabama, and while it may not be on the NCAA football schedule until November, it doesn’t mean that the game isn't on the mind of spo...

Legislation that would end sports betting ban introduced by Congressional Committee

Kim M

May 26, 2017

NFL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, MLB, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports

In Congress on Thursday, a draft of comprehensive legislation that would allow states to legalize online gambling was unveiled by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. ESPN reports that the aim of the leg...

NYX Gaming Group Limited agrees Cash Out deal with Pari Mutuel Urbain

Adam Morgan

May 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Technology, Sports betting, France, Online Gambling News

Online casino and sportsbook software innovator NYX Gaming Group Limited has signed a deal that will see its Cash Out early bet settlement feature integrated onto domestic sites operated by French sportsbetting...

Legislation to regulate daily fantasy sports easily navigates NJ Assembly; on to Senate

Kim M

May 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Taxes, New Jersey

A bill that would regulate and tax daily fantasy sports (DFS) was approved by a wide margin on Monday by New Jersey's Democrat-led Assembly. A 3532, legislation that would oversee the DFS industry, which inc...

Paddy Power first to introduce Facebook Messenger bets

Alex Lanter

May 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Sports betting, United Kingdom

Popular UK bookmaker Paddy Power is reportedly the first online sportsbook to offer betting through the Facebook Messenger App, a news update from Asia Gaming Brief reveals. The Irish/UK betting giant known for...

New Jersey Congressman seeks support in PASPA review via the Trump Administration

Sadonna Price

May 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, New Jersey

In an effort to see sports betting legalized in the state of New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. is looking to the administration of President Donald Trump. This week, Pallone sent a letter to Acting Soli...

Philippines regulator establishes new offshore online sportsbetting license

Adam Morgan

May 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Philippines

In the Philippines, the state-run Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation gambling regulator has announced the establishment of a new offshore gaming license for firms offering online sportsbetting services...

Casino group could acquire Cardinals’ stadium naming rights

Alex Lanter

May 11, 2017

NFL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

According to a report in the Phoenix Business Journal, casino operators Gila River Gaming Enterprises will be meeting with representatives from the Arizona Cardinals regarding a potential purchase of the naming...

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Premier League pro claims gambling on matches is commonplace

Scottish trade association to run Inverness responsible gambling initiative

New coalition to lobby for repeal of federal sportsbetting prohibition

EGR Operator Innovation and Marketing Awards 2017

Tabcorp Holdings Limited takeover of Tatts Group Limited delayed

Emerging Markets: Sports Betting & Gaming India

UK Gambling Commission approves Kindred Group acquisition of 32Red

South Point Casino posts early Iron Bowl point spread

Legislation that would end sports betting ban introduced by Congressional Committee

NYX Gaming Group Limited agrees Cash Out deal with Pari Mutuel Urbain

Legislation to regulate daily fantasy sports easily navigates NJ Assembly; on to Senate

Paddy Power first to introduce Facebook Messenger bets

New Jersey Congressman seeks support in PASPA review via the Trump Administration

Philippines regulator establishes new offshore online sportsbetting license

Casino group could acquire Cardinals’ stadium naming rights

New Hampshire Weighs Limits on Casino Charity Donations

Sydney University Criticized for Gambling Industry Investments

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China Achieve Recognition on Sustainability Indices

CasinoPlus Expands Online Gaming in the Philippines with New Casino Partnerships

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