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Australia’s CQUniversity Study Recommends Capping Online Betting Limits
Research is underway to assess how best to manage the online gaming space and gambling problem concerns. The latest study out of Australia sheds new light on the subject and suggests capped limits would help. The latest study tested a variety of...
888 Holdings Reports ‘Record-Breaking’ 2021 as Sales Increase
888 Holdings has provided an update on its financial health, closing in on its purchase of William Hill's non-US assets. The results show considerable gains, despite a slower fourth quarter for the gaming company in 2021. 888 Holdings is putting together the...
Genius Sports Expands Relationship with Bet365 to Include Game Streaming
The NFL is getting an international boost, thanks to Genius Sports and Bet365. The two are expanding their relationship to give the betting platform streaming options for NFL games. Genius Sports has inked a deal with Bet365 to grow the partnership the...
BetMGM Launches in New York, Becomes Fifth Mobile Sports Betting Operator in State
There are now five mobile sports betting operators live in New York. On Monday, BetMGM became the latest to gain approval to launch in the Empire State. The joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain joins BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, and...
William Hill Grows Online Casino Ops through Real Dealer Studios Deal
William Hill continues to expand its online casino offerings. The latest comes through a new partnership with Real Dealer Studios and its cinematic casino games. William Hill may be streamlining its online casino operations, but it is still heavily targeting the market....
Spelinspektionen Voices Approval for Return of Online Gambling Limits
Sweden is bringing back COVID-19 online gaming limits that will cap gamblers' play time. The country's gaming regulator, Spelinspektionen, is fully behind the measure. In the first wave of COVID-19, Sweden implemented changes to its online gaming policies. It brought in limits...
Ireland National Lottery Must-Win Rule Appears Just as Winner Found
An idea being floated to force a winner of the National Lottery of Ireland wasn't needed this past weekend. The lottery broke its 62-draw drought with a winner. June 9, 2021, was the last time someone took home the top prize in...
Churchill Downs Makes Veteran Executive Ben Murr Permanent President of TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Inc. on Friday announced that Ben Murr would take over as the new president of TwinSpires and online gaming. Murr, a longtime executive with the Louisville-based gaming company, became TwinSpires' interim leader after Ian Williams left to join Wynn Interactive...
Responsible Gaming Advocate Brianne Doura-Schawohl Sets Up Consulting Firm
One of the country’s top advocates for responsible gaming is hanging out her own shingle. This past week, Brianne Doura-Schawohl announced she was starting a consulting firm with a focus on promoting responsible gaming policies. The firm will handle government and industry...
Florida Sports Betting Measure at Crunch Time, Barstool’s Portnoy Backs Petition
With the clock ticking, sports betting operators have started their versions of the two-minute drill to encourage Florida’s registered voters. The goal is to put a sports betting legalization measure on the November ballot. They’ve apparently even called on Barstool Sports founder...