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Australia’s Gambling Operators Prefer to Advertise on Free TV and Radio
Gambling operators targeting the Australian market have a strong affinity for free-to-air (FTA) TV and radio. In a comprehensive study commissioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Nielsen reveals that more than one million gambling advertisements inundated the free airwaves...
San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Avoids Serious Injury
The San Francisco 49ers revealed that dual-threat running back Christian McCaffrey avoided a serious injury in their first loss of the season on Sunday. The 49ers lost a tough road game to the Browns, 19-17, when rookie kicker Jake Moody missed a...
UK Gambling Commission Boss Backs Affordability Checks Despite Research
In a stern rebuke against what he perceives as a deliberate campaign of misinformation, UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) CEO Andrew Rhodes expressed his frustration at the International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR). The CEO pointed his finger at news outlets for allegedly...
Brazil Continues to Push Senate on Slow Sports Betting Movement
The government of Brazil has been working on sports betting legislation for the past couple of years, but progress has been slow since the measure reached the Senate. The federal government is optimistic about the approval of the sports betting regulation bill...
Hard Rock to Build its Largest Asian Venue in Malaysia, But Without Casino
In a move it expects to redefine luxury hospitality in Asia, Hard Rock International has an ambitious plan to construct the Hard Rock Genting Highlands hotel in Malaysia. Anticipated to be the crown jewel of the King's Park Genting Highlands development, the...
Casino Crime Roundup: $1M, 268 Gaming Machines Seized in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. police revealed this week they conducted raids that led to the capture of more than $1M in cash and 268 slot-style machines. Guns and illegal drugs were also picked up during the searches, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD)....
Detroit Casinos Limit Offerings as Worker Strike Continues – Update
MotorCity Casino and other gaming properties were forced to shutter various services after thousands of Detroit casino workers went on strike on Tuesday. For now, MotorCity has curtailed first-floor slots, high-limit table games, and the poker room. Many other services are also...
Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Anthony Richardson Likely Out for Season
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is “probably” out for the remainder of the regular season with a shoulder injury. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew will replace Richardson in the starting lineup. In a recent interview with ESPN, Irsay...
Olympics to Give Bettors More Options Through eSports, Flag Football
The times are changing and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is trying to keep up. A new series of games are coming to the Olympics, which also means that sports bettors will have many more options available. In a significant move toward...
UK Could Force iGaming Operators to Pay for Gambling Harm Research
In a move to address concerns over problem gambling, the UK government is proposing a mandatory 1% levy on iGaming operators' revenues. This initiative, a recommendation that appeared in the updated gambling white paper, is currently under discussion between government officials and...