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"Lifting the Lid on Loot-Boxes"

Video game loot boxes linked to problem gambling, study shows

United Kingdom | 02/04/2021

NYRA Bets generated $225 million in wagering handle in 2020

Fox Sports and NYRA announce wagering and media rights deal

The new agreement will extend FOX Sports' television rights with NYRA through 2030 and further expand exclusivity for daily racing at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.

United States | 29/03/2021 | Others

Since November 2019, 238 illegal gambling websites have been blocked

Australian authorities moves to block more illegal gambling websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered the blocking of a further 10 online gambling websites it said have been operating in the country illegally.

Australia | 24/03/2021 | Others

Neil McArthur is leaving the UKGC after less than three years in the role

UK Gambling Commission head steps down amid government review into the sector

Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Gardner and COO Sally Jones will jointly become acting chief executive, and the UKGC will shortly begin a search for an interim chief executive. The successor to current Chairman Bill Moyes, whose term of office ends ...

United Kingdom | 16/03/2021 | Others

Heathcliff Farrugia allegedly communicated with Yorgen Fenech over rival casino operators

Former MGA CEO faces probe into trading in influence with casino owner

Farrugia resigned in October last year shortly after he was questioned by police over his communication with Fenech, who served as CEO of Tumas Gaming and the Portomaso Casino. The communication allegedly included commercially sensitive ...

Malta | 09/03/2021 | Others

It will run until 25 March 2021

Govt. Department launches consultation on uplift to UKGC fees

The consultation released by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) proposes an uplift to gambling regulator's fees based on proposals from the UKGC to the Government. The Commission welcomed the consultation as "it will ...

United Kingdom | 01/02/2021 | Others

He will be a regular contributor to Craig Carton’s new weekend show on WFAN

Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie to participate in responsible gaming radio show

Carton will host the 30-minute “Hello, My Name is Craig” program on Saturdays. In addition to Christie, it will feature guests including medical and therapy experts, members of the 1-800-GAMBLER team, founders of rehabilitation treatment ...

United States | 11/01/2021 | Others

Following José Maymó Azize's resignation

Antonio Rivera would take over as Puerto Rican Gaming Commission Executive Director

The local gaming industry awaits the appointment of a new Executive Director for the Puerto Rican Gaming Commission. Rivera would take over José Maymó Azize’s role, who has recently resigned and is currently being replaced by interim executive ...

Puerto Rico | 08/01/2021 | Others

Las Vegas

Argentina’s Damian Salas crowned 2020 WSOP Main Event Champion

On Sunday night, the 2020 World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially came to an end when Argentina's Damian Salas, a practicing lawyer back home, defeated Joseph Hebert in a heads-up finale to win $1 million, a coveted gold bracelet, and the title of ...

United States | 05/01/2021 | Others

Domestic flight volume is off 54% from last November

Las Vegas airport recorded 1.8M passengers in November

More than 1.8 million travelers passed through the Las Vegas airport in November, a slight drop from October and less than half the pre-pandemic traffic the airport saw a year earlier. McCarran has recorded about 21 million passengers to date this ...

United States | 29/12/2020 | Others

Legislation There would be between 10 and 12 licenses

North Carolina senators file bipartisan sports betting bill

04/09/2021

Land Based Casinos Among the restrictive measures announced by president Alberto Fernández

Argentina confirms closure of casinos and bingos until April 30th

04/09/2021

Legislation As it requires the tribe to apply for a license

NY: Oneidas say state budget's online sports betting deal breaches their exclusivity agreement

04/09/2021

Companies Tom Reeg said the company saw a "really strong" pickup in demand beginning in Feb.

Caesars CEO optimistic for the return of Las Vegas business conventions

04/09/2021

Land Based Casinos New Chinese-controlled special economic zone to be established in Colombo Port City 

Sri Lanka’s new project looking to establish gaming in the coming weeks

04/09/2021

Legislation They include a new Gaming Control Commission and more flexibility for pari-mutuel permit holders

Florida Senate to discuss gambling bills; sports betting off the table

04/09/2021

Online Gaming More than 3,400 online gambling platforms had been disrupted since 2020

China outlines plans to crack down on cross-border gambling

04/09/2021

Companies Throughout 2021

Sportradar signs agreement to monitor sports in the Netherlands

04/09/2021

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