FanDuel Parent Company to Explore US Listing

FanDuel Parent Company to Explore US Listing

The London-listed company's plan for a listing in the United States comes at a time when its market-leading U.S. FanDuel business has become the group's largest in revenue terms.

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What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

In this extensive probe, Gambling911 looks back at the life of Hyper6 founder Alex Aron and what led up to his shock New Year's death by hanging.  Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide but friends and family suggest foul play.  Just one year prior, Alex was the victim of a home invasion, kidnapping and robbery.

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Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill Kiosks

Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill

Two individuals are accused of altering sports betting William Hill kiosks in Las Vegas in order to steal money with one facing 290 charges and others, not yet arrested, named in court documents.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Popular Gaming Figure, Fight Club Casino Founder Passes Away in London

Popular Gaming Figure Passes Away in London

Lars Rosenberg was involved in boxing management and boxing promotion for years and incorporated the sport into his online casino platform.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

BSV Becky: 'Best ICE London Ever!'

BSV Becky: 'Best ICE London Ever!'

Our colleagues at CoinGeek absolutely loved this year's ICE London, which came to a conclusion on Friday.

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Mattress Mack Says 'No' to Legalized Sports Betting in Texas

Mattress Mack Says 'No' to Legalized Sports Betting in Texas

State lawmakers from both parties introduced companion legislation Monday. House Bill 1942 and Senate Bill 715 stipulate that "participation in a lawful and licensed sports wagering industry is a privilege and not a right."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Clarion Gaming Confirms No More London Beginning 2025: Brexit to Blame

Apparently London will still bid for the event alongside Madrid and Paris, but major exhibitors such as Novomatic and TCS have simply decided they don't want to deal with all the Brexit-related import duties and costs.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

BetFred to Open its Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun in Vegas February 9

Betfred was granted approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission and Nevada Gaming Control Board to manage sports wagering at the Mohegan Sun Sportsbook on Thursday, January 25.

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Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Online Sports Betting: Everything You Need to Know About Blockchain Integration

Cryptocurrency is continuing to gain popularity as more people become familiar with its benefits and use cases. With its advantages over traditional fiat currency, the popularity of cryptocurrency is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London

SpankOdds to Remain Free Through NFL Kickoff 2023, Last Call for London

Plus this week may be the last time ICE, the i-Gaming mega event, is held in London as other cities are being looked at for the future.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

BetFred Joins Forces With Vegas Golden Knights

BetFred Joins Forces With Vegas Golden Knights

“We're proud to be partnering with Betfred as they make their arrival here in Las Vegas,” said Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz. “Betfred's US business is Vegas Born just like we are, and we're excited to help them launch their brand in Nevada.”

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Massachusetts Regulated Sports Betting Kicked Off Today

Caesars the Latest to be Awarded Mass Sports Betting License

Legalized sports betting officially kicked off Tuesday January 31, 2023 in Massachusetts immediately following the weekend's NFL conference championship games and right in time for the Super Bowl.  The first bet was placed at 10 am ET.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

NBCU and PointsBet Extend Betting Deal: Book Must Spend $58 Mil Per Year on Marketing

And deal is not even exclusive as second largest sportsbook operator BetMGM is now joining forces with NBC Universal.  BetMGM expects to become profitable soon.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value

888 Account Suspensions, Exec Exits, Company Shares Lose More Than a Quarter of Value

The company's shares tumbled as much as 14.4% on the news of its anti-laundering failures.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

What Are the Best Casino Games to Win in Canada?

What Are the Best Casino Games to Win in Canada?

Which casino game has the highest chance of winning in Canada?

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Texas Legislature Mulls Over Sports Betting: Man Shot Dead Outside Gambling TX House

"Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on,

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Blame Chris Christie for Sports Betting Ad Inundation

Plus a gambler has been sentenced for defrauding the goverment.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

High Stakes Adventure Vietnam Announced by ACR

High Stakes Adventure Vietnam Announced by ACR

$100k in Tourney Buy-ins + All-Expense Paid Poker Trip of a Lifetime

Submitted by Ace King on,

TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion

Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

Can I Play on PokerStars From Florida?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Florida?

PokerStars forbids those from Florida from playing for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

The Online Casinos to Check Out in 2023

The Online Casinos to Check Out in 2023

Are you ready to take your online casino gaming experience to the next level in 2023? If so, then you’re in for a real treat. The new wave of online casino games is here and it’s full of exciting twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat! 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

Chau served as chairman and founder of Suncity Group, Macau's biggest operator of junkets, or organised trips for wealthy gamblers to casinos. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on,

Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Massachusetts Sports Betting Slated to Begin End of This Month

Following a somewhat grueling process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is nearing the completion of their intial review of sports betting applications and the start of in-person sports gambling could begin as soon as January 31.  This would be a soft launch to review how the operators behave.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Texas Senate Probably Won't Pass Gambling Legislation

Folks are giddy over the prospect of gambling expansion in the Lone Star State after Democratic Sen. Carol Alvarado, of Houston filed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize casino and sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Enjoy a Variety of Games at Bitfiring Crypto Casino

Enjoy a Variety of Games at Bitfiring Crypto Casino

Bitfiring Casino's selection of over 3488 online games with superb graphics and impressive sound effects will keep you playing all hours of the day. 

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QualityCasinos: Ensuring a Fun and Safe Online Experience

QualityCasinos: Ensuring a Fun and Safe Online Experience

The modern world of online gambling seems almost without bounds these days. There are plenty of iGaming games and platforms where players can partake in state-of-the-art games for real money and free play. Step by step it becomes quite the task to find a reliable and trusted online casino where you can gamble without fear or issues.  

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What the Playtika Layoffs Mean for the Wider Mobile Industry

On the 12th of December, leading social gaming developer Playtika announced massive layoffs of 15% of their workforce, which accounts for around 600 of their 4000 employees. Is this just a one-off event though, or does it indicate a general issue within that market?

Submitted by Payton on,

MA Gaming Commission Considers Need to Take Stand Against Banning Sharps..for About a Minute

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Considers Needs to Take Stand Against Banning Sharps

In the end, it appears the commissioners lost interest in the topic...at least for now. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on,

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

This Might Just Be the Most Saturated Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

Tipico Sportsbook becomes the 21st sportsbook to obtain a license in the great state of Iowa, with its adult population of just over 2 million and 90% of the market share going to only five books.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

CBC In-Depth Probe Into Canada Sports Betting Ads Similar to That of NYT it Appears

CBC's probe comes just weeks after a similar blockbuster investigative report appeared in the New York Times.  The NYT article found that some sports betting firms specifically targetted college campuses through big money deals.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on,

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Nashville Country Music Icon Don Schlitz Dead at 73: Wrote Kenny Rogers Hit 'The Gambler'

North Carolina native, Don Schlit, died Thursday as a result of what has been described as a "short illness"
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Strait of Hormuz Back to Normal Traffic Betting Market Chances Drop From 39 Percent to 24 Percent Chance

The news blurbs coming in from Polymarket tell the story as to why its prediction market for the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal have gone from a 39 percent chance on April 17 all the way down to a 24% chance on April 18 (Saturday).