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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...
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...
Genting Hong Kong’s Fate to be Decided By German Court Monday
Genting Hong Kong is facing trouble after falling behind in its financial obligations. A German court will soon decide what happens next with the gaming company's operations. The past couple of years hasn't been kind to Genting Hong. It began to invest...
Scrutiny of Australia’s Gaming Industry Heats Up
Australian authorities and regulators will soon be scrutinizing the country's gambling industry more than ever. The ILGA announced today that changes are on the way in New South Wales, and AUSTRAC is taking a closer look at Star Entertainment. Crown Resorts began...
China and Macau Working to Control Suspicious Money Movements
China continues to closely monitor where money goes and who spends it, especially if it can be tied to gambling. Intrinsically tied to the policing of the activity is Macau, which has seen an increase in suspicious transactions. China announced last June...
Maxima Compliance Looks to Help Local Gaming Operators in the Netherlands
Maxima Compliance has officially entered the Dutch online gambling space. The gaming compliance company recently opened an office in the Netherlands to help operators ensure they comply with regulations. The Netherlands, currently in the process of rolling out its iGaming segment, is...
DAZN Reportedly Closer to Finalizing BT Sport Acquisition
European sports broadcaster DAZN is a step closer to expanding its reach. The company has been working on a deal to acquire BT Sport, which could be completed soon. The title of leader in sports broadcasting was held for years by Sky...
Boris Johnson Losing Odds for Reelection Smarkets Finds
Boris Johnson's days as Prime Minister of the UK may be numbered. However, a look at the betting activity surrounding his reelection potential on Smarkets shows the odds getting longer. Johnson became Prime Minister of the UK in July 2019 on a...