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Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Has Rep. Adam Koenig Hopeful But Frustrated
Few people want sports betting legalized in Kentucky more than state Rep. Adam Koenig. The Erlanger Republican has filed bills since 2019 calling for just that. Another bill is in the works for the 2022 General Assembly session, which started on Tuesday....
Ex-PlayUp CEO Laila Mintas Countersues, Accuses Company of Fraud, Perjury
Former PlayUp USA CEO Dr. Laila Mintas filed a countersuit Friday against her former employer in a Nevada federal court. In the 39-page document, she accused the Australian-based online gaming company of perpetrating a fraud against the court and committing perjury when...
UK Gambling Commission Expected to Name Andrew Rhodes as Permanent Boss
Last June, Andrew Rhodes was appointed the interim CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It now appears that he can count on permanent job security. Rhodes was given the top job of the UK's gambling regulatory body after Sarah Gardner stepped...
Spain Updates Problem Gambling Policies, Calls For Public Input
Spain continues to review its gambling ecosystem and is focusing on responsible gambling. To formulate its next set of rules, it wants the public to weigh in on problem gambling treatment. One of the main targets of the review is responsible gambling....
Ladbrokes Collects $140m in COVID-19 Relief Funds as Profits Rise
Ladbrokes hasn't taken a major financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this hasn't stopped the betting operator from accepting huge contributions from the UK's relief fund. In spite of the endless COVID-19 problems plaguing the world, the online gaming segment has...
Wynn CEO Matt Maddox May Become Las Vegas Raiders President: Report
Matt Maddox still has more than three weeks left in his tenure as the CEO for Wynn Resorts. However, a report surfaced Tuesday indicating another Las Vegas entity wants Maddox to lead its operations. The New York Post reported that the Las...
Crypto Site ‘Stake’ Advances UK Sports Betting Presence with Swindon Town FC
Cryptocurrency casino and sports betting site Stake.com is ready to tackle sports betting in the UK. The company is expanding its marketing presence through a partnership with soccer club Swindon Town FC in order to gain traction. Stake.com, a separate entity from...
New York Mobile Sports Betting Can Start Saturday, Four Apps to Launch in First Wave
Start spreading the news. Mobile sports betting apps in New York will be able to launch as early as this weekend. On Thursday, the New York State Gaming Commission announced that Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Rush Street Interactive "have satisfied all...
Dutch Gaming Regulator Kansspelautoriteit Head Hints at More Regulations
Gaming operators in the Netherlands should be prepared for more changes to the industry. The head of the country's gambling regulator expects 2022 to pick up where things left off last year. The Netherlands has a gaming industry that has been met...
South Korea Casino Operators Continue to See Mixed Results
The global casino market continues struggling as it tries to fight off COVID-19. This is especially true of South Korea's market, although there was one development that improved in 2021. Casinos in South Korea have seen their ups and downs as a...