North Carolina is moving closer to legalizing sports betting
North Carolina has moved closer to legalizing sports betting after legislation passed the state Senate. House Bill 347 was introduced on March 13. It was passed by the North Carolina…
North Carolina has moved closer to legalizing sports betting after legislation passed the state Senate. House Bill 347 was introduced on March 13. It was passed by the North Carolina…
The Irish lottery regulator has fined national lottery operator Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) €150,000 (£128,130/$160,880) for self-exclusion breaches. The National Lottery regulator said PLI breached the terms of its license…
Speaking at Morgan Stanley’s Global Consumer and Retail Conference, BetMGM’s CEO said 2024 will be the year to unlock America’s gaming capital. BetMGM will “unlock” Las Vegas in 2024, according…
Fitch Ratings forecasts the global gaming outlook for 2024 as “neutral,” citing a decline in certain U.S. markets and possible stagnation in Europe. A new report from Fitch Ratings forecasts…
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Entain has completed its purchase of Tiidal Gaming NZ, owner of esports betting developer Sportsflare, for CA$13.2m (£7.9m/€9.2m/US$9.9m). . By acquiring Sportsflare, Entain will expand its offering to include a…
Allwyn has reported a 98% rise in total consolidated revenue to €2.01bn (£1.72bn/$2.17bn) for the third quarter, driven by the acquisition of the Camelot UK and Camelot Lottery Solutions businesses…
ESPN Bet Signs Major PGA Tour Deal as Official Betting Operator of the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina. ESPN Bet is expected to launch in North Carolina after agreeing…
EBET and Btobet have taken legal action against Aspire Global, accusing it of a number of contractual breaches. Ebet’s lawsuit was filed in the Eighth District Court of Clark County,…
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Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has appointed Robert Soper, founder of Sun Gaming & Hospitality, to its board of directors. A highly experienced executive, Soper has led Sun Gaming & Hospitality…
Danish national lottery operator Danske Spil highlighted in its first half financial report that growth in its lottery segment was driving revenue growth, a trend that has continued since the…
The UK’s land-based gambling sector has grown by more than 20% in the last year and business is now back to pre-pandemic levels. The Gambling Commission Gambling industry statistics Total…
The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University have launched a new campaign to raise awareness…
Gambling revenue in the Macau market increased 435.0% year-on-year to MOP$16.04 billion (£1.56 billion/€1.83 billion/US$2.00 billion) in November, the fourth highest monthly total so far in 2023. The figure was…
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has teamed up with Victoria Police in Australia to crack down on match-fixing in the professional esports sector. The partnership will see Victoria Police’s Sporting…
Lottery technology broker Lottery.com narrowed its net loss by more than 43.0% in the third quarter, despite reporting a decline in revenue for the period. Lottery.com, which has had a…
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation has named Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), a subsidiary of Fanatics, as its new sports betting partner in Connecticut. As part of the agreement, Fanatics Sportsbook…
BetEnt, the Entain-owned Dutch online sports betting and gaming operator operating under the name BetCity, has been fined €3.0m (£2.6m/€3.3m) by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). .$) for failing to combat money…
MGM Resorts International has unveiled its vision to transform its Empire City Casino in New York into a full-fledged commercial casino. Empire City Casino is located in the Yonkers area…
Esports betting operator Rivalry continued to post a net loss in the third quarter despite posting record revenue of $8.7m (£6.9m/€7.9m), while the company’s overall loss also narrowed increased. Sales…
Allwyn today confirmed its UK leadership team as the company prepares to take control of the country’s national lottery license. The team includes several new additions. This includes Andria Vidler,…
Penn Entertainment has signed a deal for its ESPN Bet and theScore Bet brands to become the official sports betting partner of the National Hockey League (NHL). As part of…
As we analyze the final summer months leading up to the third quarter of this year, eGaming Monitor’s Kevin Dale takes a look at how Starbust was finally unseated, the…
When the market was reregulated in 2020, Greek slots players faced a €2 per game betting limit, but how did players react to the higher €20 betting cap in 2022?…
With Counter-Strike 2 launching this summer, Clay Bartolo, Trading Operations Leader at Pandascore, asks some key questions about what the launch could mean for esports and how it may impact…
China’s lottery revenue reached CNY47.34 billion (£5.26 billion/€6.06 billion/$6.63 billion) in October, up 59.3% year-on-year but the lowest Value for eight months. The value was well over CNY29.72 billion in…
The plenary session of the Brazilian Senate could vote to legalize sports betting and online casinos on Wednesday (November 29). Before you vote, we’ll bring you everything you need to…
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The British games industry trade association UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) has published guidelines on the provision of loot boxes, recommending an age restriction for loot boxes to those over 18…
France’s national competition regulator, l’Autorité de la Concurrence, has granted the country’s national lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) approval to acquire online horse racing betting site ZeTurf Group. However,…
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has banned Slovenian tennis official Marko Ducman for more than a decade after he was found to have placed bets on matches. Ducman is…
Genting Berhad posted double-digit revenue and profit growth at its flagship resorts in Singapore and Malaysia in the latest quarter, reaching new heights. Genting Berhad, the conglomerate headquartered in Malaysia,…
The Mohegan Tribe has announced that its new Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea will host a soft opening on November 30th. Mohegan said the soft launch next week…
Heading to ICE, iGB is preparing you for the biggest trade show of 2024 with this new series covering the latest developments since the 2023 show. The current status of…
The People’s Postcode Lottery has been reprimanded by Britain’s advertising regulator over an advert that linked gambling to solving financial problems. The People’s Postcode Lottery was the subject of a…
Bettors in Wyoming wagered $21.2 million (£16.9 million/€19.5 million) on online sports betting in October, the highest monthly amount since the Equality State opened its legal market, while also increasing…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has accused the British government of a secret tax raid on casinos that it says could cost the industry £5 million (€5.7 million) a…
Heading to ICE, iGB is preparing you for the biggest trade show of 2024 with this new series covering the latest developments since the 2023 show. It’s been a big…
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) reported a 71.9% decline in revenue to $2.7m (£2.2m/€2.5m) in the first quarter following the sale of its Bethard business earlier in the year ), but…
Lottery sales in China reached CNY52.95 billion (£595.0 million/€684.3 million/$724.6 million) in August, up 53.6% year-on-year. China’s Finance Ministry said the overall growth was due to the introduction of new…
A new study from the University of Leipzig warns that almost half of all online gambling in Germany still takes place via unlicensed providers. The study was commissioned by the…
Connecticut saw record numbers of online gambling and sports betting in October 2023. The newest monthly sales report from the Connecticut State Department for Consumer Protection found that online gambling…
The New South Wales (NSW) government has confirmed a series of tax increases for land-based casinos in the Australian state. Plans for higher casino tax rates in NSW have been…
WestLotto, the state lottery of North Rhine-Westphalia, is calling for discussions about the loot box regulation with politicians, scientists and industry representatives. Axel Weber, who leads WestLotto’s responsible gaming efforts,…
Lottery retailer Jumbo Interactive has appointed Jatin Khosla as interim chief financial officer following the departure of David Todd. Todd resigned in July due to unforeseen health reasons. He agreed…
Fanatics Holdings’ subsidiary Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) has announced the launch of its online sportsbook in West Virginia, with customers in the Mountain State moving from the existing PointsBet…
Scout Gaming Group said it remains focused on efforts to make the business profitable after cost cutting allowed it to narrow its net loss in the third quarter. Scout’s third-quarter…
During this year’s annual monster hunt, it was a boo for some, a boo for others. Egamingmonitor’s Kevin Dale takes a look at the casino charts and the best Halloween…
Abios, a Kambi Group company, has entered into a deal to supply an odds feed to UK-based esports bookmaker Dragoni. The betting and statistics solution will power Dragoni’s new, fan-focused…
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has won a legal battle at the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) over the European Commission’s refusal to investigate how…
Caesars Entertainment continued to lead the Washington DC sports betting sector in October, although the market as a whole saw a decline in stakes and revenue compared to last year.…
Thomas Holland, product director at Genius Sports, explains how new automation and machine learning are enabling predictive, liability-driven pricing on a transformative scale. What is the goal of risk management?…
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has closed an illegal bingo operation in Dordrecht near Rotterdam. KSA previously took action against the same organization, which it said hosted events that…
Given the rapid expansion of all forms of online gambling, one company is trying to break new ground. GameBlazers CEO Rourke Struthers is exploring a new corner of the daily…
Lottery retailer Jumbo Interactive has reported a “subdued” start to the second quarter of its 2024 financial year, despite a solid first quarter. Jumbo did not disclose full financials but…
FanDuel Group and Genius Sports have further expanded their existing partnership with the launch of a new streaming solution, NFL BetVision. FanDuel and Genius are focused on the National Football…
A Mecca Bingo advert has been criticized by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for suggesting that gambling can boost self-esteem. The ad, posted on Instagram in August 2023, featured two…
Revenue at Detroit’s three commercial casinos fell to $82.8m (£66.5m/€76.2m) in October as Michigan venues felt the impact of ongoing strikes. Some casino workers in Detroit have been on strike…
E-sports betting operator GG.bet is launching in the UK under a deal with Rednines Gaming. Rednines acquired the right to use the GG.bet brand in the country, thereby expanding the…
Kenya has introduced a Gambling Control Bill to establish a new gambling regulator. The Gambling Control Bill 2023, currently in Parliament, establishes a new gambling regulator. Once approved, it will…
Kansas broke its sports betting record for the second consecutive year in October, with punters betting $249.7m (£203.9m/€233.8m) while revenue also hit a new high. The monthly amount exceeded the…
Before the end of its gambling monopoly in Finland, Veikkaus will cut about a quarter of its workforce and split operations into three different entities. Veikkaus confirmed that “around 185-215”…
Wynn Resorts reported an 87.9% increase in third-quarter revenue to $1.67 billion (£1.37 billion/€1.57 billion), as the operator reiterated growth potential in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Growth in the…
Esports and poker operator Allied Gaming & Entertainment spoke of the potential for further growth following a rise in revenue in the second quarter and a major restructuring of its…
The Nederlandse Loterij (Dutch Lottery) has announced that Arjon Blok, currently chief financial officer of the Dutch national lottery operator, will become its new chief executive. Blok will take up…
International Game Technology (IGT) has partnered with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino to introduce online and retail sports betting to Puerto Rico. As part of the technology and services agreement,…
GC boss Andrew Rhodes again rejected arguments that “intrusive” affordability checks were driving customers into the black market. Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the Gambling Commission, ADDRESSES LEADING INDUSTRIES To stem…
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Lithuania rose 15.2% year-on-year to €161.0m (£140.8m/$172.1m) in the nine months to September 30, reflecting the growth in the remote gambling sector. Revenue was significantly…
Esports and poker operator Allied Gaming & Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in mobile games developer Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology Co. Under the agreement, Allied will pay approximately $7.0m…
CEO Moti Malul hailed NeoGames’ rapid growth in the US after the operator posted a third-quarter profit increase amid progress on its acquisition by Aristocrat Leisure. Malul said the online…
Cryptocurrency betting and gaming operator Stake.com has acquired Betfair Colombia, which sees the brand enter the market by acquiring the Betfair license. The license approval granted by ColJuegos, the Colombian…
Zeal Network had to absorb a significant increase in marketing expenses in the first nine months of the year to record income and profit growth. Zeal, an online provider of…
Century Casinos reported net operating revenue of $161.2m (£131.1m/€150.6m) in the third quarter, but that wasn’t enough to prevent the operator from making a net loss following a series of…
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has suspended professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) player Joel Holmlund for allegedly placing bets on games in which he participated. ESIC accused Holmlund – who…
Finland’s gambling monopoly Veikkaus will introduce mandatory identification checks on scratch card games from next year. From January 1, 2024, players will be required to provide identification to purchase scratch…
EveryMatrix achieved record net sales in its most recent trading period, with huge gains in both its casino and sports divisions. EveryMatrix reported a 79% year-on-year increase in revenue to…
Stian Enger Pettersen, Head of Casino at EveryMatrix, presents a deep dive into the Romanian market, covering key player behavioral trends across 1,890 games and outlining the optimal strategies to…
Melco Resorts & Entertainment moved closer to turning a net profit in the third quarter after a 320.6% increase in revenue allowed the company to narrow its net loss for…
The Australian government has announced it will introduce stricter restrictions on video games with gambling-like content to protect children from gambling-related harm. From September 2024, mandatory minimum classifications will apply…
The Lottery Corporation (TLC) will begin the search for a new chairman after Steven Gregg confirmed he will step down from the role. Gregg has been appointed chairman-designate of Westpac…
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has presented proposals to legalize online and in-person sports betting in the US state. Oklahoma is one of only 15 states that currently regulate sports betting.…
Gaming revenue in Macau totaled MOP19.50 billion (£1.99 billion/€2.29 billion/$2.42 billion) in October, the highest monthly amount since before the pandemic. The total value is 400.2% higher than Macau’s MOP…
The Swedish Gambling Authority has called for a ban on credit card gambling in a dissenting response to a government investigation into risky lending. Spelinspektionen has outlined its stance on…
Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned Hutch Games after the video game developer failed to disclose that so-called loot boxes were used in two of its mobile racing games.…
The Netherlands’ licensed gaming market generated net gaming revenue (NGR) of €3.4 billion (£2.95 billion/US$3.59 billion) in 2022, according to a report by regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The report is based…
Maine officially opened its legal sports betting market today (November 3), with both Caesars and DraftKings already based in the state. Milt Champion, executive director of the Maine Gambling Control…
Golden Entertainment posted a decline in adjusted profit in the third quarter despite an increase in net income following the sale of its Rocky Gap casino resort in Maryland. The…
Nevin Truesdale, CEO of The Jockey Club’s, is rallying opposition to the planned introduction of financial risk assessments for online gamblers in the UK with an online petition. The petition,…
Esports Entertainment Group has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire a 30 percent minority stake in Czech esports content producer Drafted.gg. Financial terms of the deal were not…
An annual report from CeJuego, the Spanish Gaming Business Council, found that in 2022, 83.9% of the Spanish population aged 18 to 75 participated in gambling. The percentage corresponds to…
Nevada gaming revenue rose 1.6% year-over-year to $1.27 billion in September, despite a decline in slot machine revenue. Monthly sales were slightly above $1.25 billion September 2022. The total value…
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has announced plans to introduce sports betting, roulette and craps at all six casinos across the state in December. This would mark the end of…
Ensuring that incentives such as bonuses and free bets are socially responsible will be one of the areas addressed in the next round of consultations on the UK Gambling White…
Three cheers for the Newark Teachers Union. District students were scheduled to return to a hybrid schedule —two days in school a week, three days remote a week— on January…
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Gamblers in Rhode Island spent $37.6 million on sports betting in September, the highest monthly total since March but lower than last year. That’s 9.8% less than the $41.7 million…
Scientific Games has extended its partnership with Kentucky Lottery after its online sales program experienced notable growth in its first two years. Scientific Games will continue to offer its digital…