The West Virginia Lottery has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada Sportsbook. West Virginia becomes the fourth state in the US to legally order the Curacao-based website to cease its operations. West Virginia could follow seven other states in prohibiting citizens from placing bets with Bovada Sportsbook, as the offshore website has also ceased taking
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Global sports betting and gaming group Entain has announced the launch of a new live gameshow – The Chase – modeled on the popular ITV gameshow, which attracts up to four million viewers daily in the UK. The new gameshow has been developed in partnership with ITV and technology company Playtech. It is exclusive to
A contract dispute between the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and FanDuel has resulted in races from the Belmont at Aqueduct meet being blacked out on FanDuelTV and its online horse racing betting platform TVG. The blackout commenced Thursday following the expiration of their previous contract on Monday last week, despite negotiations continuing through Wednesday.
Online gambling giant Betsson has been named the official betting partner for the ATP tournament Nordea Open, set to take place from July 15-21 in Båstad, Sweden. The classic clay tournament, formerly known as the Swedish Open, will feature top players including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal. The Swedish Open,
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has imposed a $100,000 fine on DraftKings for submitting inaccurate sports betting data to the state over several months. This rebuke, described by acting director Mary Jo Flaherty as “unacceptable conduct.”. The errors primarily involved overstating the amount of money wagered on multi-tiered bets, known as parlays,
New York has become the first state to see its sportsbooks exceed $4 billion in revenue post-PASPA, the New York State Gaming Commission reported on Monday. Operator winnings for June reached $134.2 million, with the state collecting $68.3 million in taxes from a 9.1% hold. Despite trailing New Jersey by $4.84 billion in handle, New
AC Milan has signed a regional partnership deal with Boomerang, which will see the company become the Official Regional Betting Partner of the Rossoneri in Europe. Boomerang, founded in 2021, offers a diverse range of sports betting products, including the flagship brand Boomerang Sportsbook. The company has earned several industry awards for its focus on innovation
Provisional data from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) indicates that the gambling city received 1.1 million international visitors in the first half of the year. Talking to public broadcasting services TDM’s Ou Mun Tin Toi, MGTO Deputy Director Ricky Hoi said Macau is on track to surpass 2 million foreign visitors in 2024. The
B2B gaming content and solutions provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its latest online and mobile slot games: Centurion Big Money and Demon’s Gold. Inspired’s popular Centurion game has been reimagined with new features, offering players “a nostalgic and action-packed slots adventure.” Centurion Big Money features a 5×3 reel configuration and 10 win-lines, with
Philippine hotel operator Waterfront Philippines Inc. announced it expects to complete the reconstruction of the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino late next year. Ahead of the property’s full opening in 2025, the company intends to launch phase one of the project by the fourth quarter of the current year. The reconstruction of the venue comes
SBC is set to introduce the Affiliate Leaders Summit at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, its flagship event, which is expected to attract 25,000 industry professionals globally. The dedicated Affiliate Leaders Summit builds on the success of SBC’s Affiliate Leaders initiative launched in 2021 and comes in response to increasing affiliate engagement at SBC events.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Monday signed a law introducing new regulations on the gambling industry, aimed at reducing gambling addiction among the population, according to Kazinform News Agency. The legislation, titled “Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the introduction of changes and additions to some legislative acts regarding gambling business, lottery activity, health,
There’s been a lot of talk about closures in Las Vegas recently. The Tropicana, the Mirage, and now Caesars poker room. Not all of these closures are bad, as a new baseball stadium and resort will go up where the Tropicana now stands. And we all know that the Hard Rock will soon rise from
1win Partners, the affiliate program of bookmaker 1win, shared an article where it analyzes the potential of affiliate marketing applied to the iGaming industry, a segment that is having sustained growth in Latin America. In its report, the company estimates that the region represents 10% of the total global industry, which makes it an important
Codere Group, a multinational gaming and sports betting operator, continues to consolidate the presence of its online division in Mexico. The revenues of the online casino and sports betting platform that the Spanish brand offers in this country have experienced a growth of more than 50%. According to the portal Diario del Itsmo, several companies
Pay4Fun, a payment methods company, has announced the integration of Playio, a platform that offers games, online casino, and betting on sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, e-Sports, baseball, ice hockey, and much more. In an official statement, Pay4Fun said that ‘the platform offers an excellent user experience, high technology, and total security’ while highlighting
Gulfside Casino Partnership has filed a lawsuit against Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), alleging coercion and improper practices aimed at securing a casino license in Pope County, Arkansas. The lawsuit, lodged in the Arkansas court system, contends that CNB exerted undue influence over local officials to favor its bid for the state’s fourth gaming license. Gulfside
A Kentucky judge has upheld the 2023 law banning “gray-area” skill games, rejecting supporters’ claims that the ban violated sections of the state constitution. The unlicensed machines, commonly found in convenience stores, gas stations, and bars across Kentucky, were prohibited by House Bill 594, which Governor Andy Beshear signed into law in March 2023. Previous
Payment solutions provider OKTO has announced a collaboration with CyberTeam Solutions, a Romanian company specializing in integrated solutions for the gambling and casino industry. The partnership aims to expand digital payment options across CyberTeam’s connected venues, facilitating instant deposits and withdrawals through OKTO’s payment services. This strategic integration introduces OKTO.DIRECT in Romania, a retail payment gateway offering consumers
iGaming content provider PopOK Gaming has announced the release of a new addition to its Crash series: First Balloon. The game, according to the company, promises to take players on “a breathtaking journey through the skies, with increasing excitement and enticing rewards as the balloon ascends.” The company stated: “Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping journey with First