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US sports betting giant DraftKings has signed an agreement to become the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) partner. Under the terms of the deal, the operator will receive rights to the league and collective team IP and access to marketing, activation, and hospitality opportunities. DraftKings will also have
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Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first three weeks of July reached MOP12.75 billion ($1.6 billion), indicating steady gaming demand during the summer holiday period, according to brokerage J.P. Morgan. In their latest update, J.P. Morgan analysts DS Kim, Mufan Shi, and Selina Li noted that daily GGR averaged MOP607 million ($75.5 million) for the
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England law enforcement authorities arrested a 17-year-old boy on Thursday in connection with the September cyberattack that disrupted MGM Resorts International for 10 days. The teenager, who has not been named, was apprehended by the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands in Walsall, with assistance from Britain’s National Crime Agency, the U.S. Federal
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BMM Innovation Group (BIG) company RG24seven Virtual Training has appointed Better Change CEO Victoria Reed as a Strategic Advisor to help expand operations and social impact across the global gambling industry.  Reed will provide business development and strategy to fuel the company’s growth, RG24seven said in a statement. The business provides free compliance-grade virtual training services for
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced a special legislative session starting July 25 to address property tax reform, with the possibility of discussing online sports betting legislation. This marks a shift from earlier reports suggesting that online sports betting in Nebraska would not be feasible until at least 2026.  The Governor, who had previously opposed
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Bacta‘s mapping exercise, which has seen the trade association create “the first Geo-Political Footprint of the UK industry,” has underlined “the transformation of the political terrain following the 2024 General Election,” according to a statement. Matching members of the UK trade association with their elected representatives, the Bacta Political Map confirms that 325 of the
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Slot supplier AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara slot game has made its New Jersey debut through an “exclusive simultaneous omnichannel launch,” going live in-person at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet. Launch celebrations were held on Friday with an invite-only cocktail hour featuring pig-themed food and drinks followed by
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Swedish online gambling giant Kindred Group announced a continued decline in revenue from high-risk players in Q2 2024, attributing the decrease to “a sustainable behaviour change” resulting from strategic interventions. The company’s share of revenue from high-risk players decreased to 3 per cent from 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, the company said in its Journey
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What’s so special about the Duck Dollars slot machine? Well, it’s not just a slot… it’s a shooting gallery slot! Step right up and experience the newest offer from the Eclipse Gaming Cash Arcade Series! Test your luck at this game of speed and excitement as you return to the nostalgic days of carnival games,
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced an immediate ban on the establishment of new Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing their alleged involvement in criminal activities. This decision, announced during his State of the Nation Address in Manila, follows a Senate investigation into illegal POGO-linked activities and increasing pressure to address the issue. In his
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Gaming supplier Zitro has announced the recertification of its ISO 14064-1 Standard Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Management System. “This prestigious certification, which Zitro has held since 2021, has now been renewed through 2027, affirming the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible carbon management,” the company stated.  The ISO 14064-1 standard is an international
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iGaming content provider BGaming has donated €10,000 ($10,886) to The Youth Educational Centre of the Orion Fathers in Warsaw, Poland, supporting the development of a chess school for young people. The donation, announced Friday, came ahead of International Chess Day on July 20. The contribution from BGaming will enable the centre to offer more classes,
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British sports betting giant Entain has announced the appointment of Australian industry veteran Gavin Isaacs as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2024. The leadership change follows a period of turbulence and reevaluation within the Ladbrokes owner. Isaacs, who currently holds a position as a non-executive director at Games Global Ltd., brings experience from over
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