William Hill Seeks Lead Ad Agency in U.S.
One of the world's largest bookmakers, William Hill, is in the hunt for a top ad agency for its U.S.A. brands.
Gambling in Czechia - Note on the 3 years of activity at Prague Gaming Summit 3
Industry media has reported that the land-based gambling industry in Czechia is soaring and just recently the Finance Minister, Alena Schillerová, has declared victory in the battle to restrict, monitor – and collect taxes from – casinos and gaming machine bars.
New Hampshire Governor Supports Sports Betting
Proponents of legalized sports betting in New Hampshire believe backing from the governor is giving their proposal a boost.
Caesars, Draftkings Ink Multi-State Sports Betting Deal
Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings have reached a deal to grant DraftKings access to Caesars’ markets in several states.
Mega Storm in Online Gambling Hub Malta: Fish Falling From the Sky
A massive storm ravaged the Mediterranean island nation of Malta south of Italy on Sunday, causing it to rain fish, literally.
Buck to Send Out Key CSR Message at Betting on Sports America
Corporate social responsibility; three words combined that the gambling industry is beginning to accept as an essential part of its vernacular far more often these days - and rightly so.
Bitcoin Catapults Above $4K Mark
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin had risen above the $4000 mark Saturday afternoon, trading at $4111 at 2:38 pm EST.
Connecticut to Hold Sports Betting Hearing Today February 26
There was lots of interest in betting sports at Connecticut's famed Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos following news that a hearing on the topic is set to take place at 10 am this coming Tuesday.
Caesars Offers Few Clues on State of Talks With Carl Icahn
Caesars Entertainment Corp. gave few clues Thursday as to the status of its talks with billionaire Carl Icahn, who has taken a large stake in the casino giant and says he wants fundamental changes in the company.
Where Can I Bet the Oscars Online From Georgia?
You can bet the Oscars online from Georgia using any number of internationally-based websites. Georgia itself does not host online sports betting sites that would offer Oscar betting.
Other Football Lagues Seek Boost From Legal Sports Betting
The National Football League is king when it comes to legal sports bets, but other professional gridiron leagues are also looking to embrace and profit from it.
Betcris Supports Venezuela Aid Live
Betcris, pioneer in the online betting industry, is proud to support Venezuela by participating in Richard Branson’s initiative: Venezuela Aid Live. The goal is to raise $100 million in humanitarian aid for the Venezuelan people.
Kentucky Races to Legalize Sports Betting
Kentucky took the first step to legalizing sports betting on Wednesday as a legislative committee strongly endorsed a bill that one estimate says would bring in at least $20 million a year in new taxes.
Gambling Regulators Authorize Settlement to End Wynn Lawsuit
A settlement is pending in casino mogul Steve Wynn's lawsuit seeking to block the release of Massachusetts' investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him.
North Dakota House Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting
North Dakota’s Republican-led House reconsidered and passed legislation Wednesday that would allow legal betting on college and professional sports, reflecting a relaxation of anti-gambling attitudes in recent years in the highly conservative state.
Betting Shop Critic Chuka Umunna Receives £20,000 Gift From Gambling Exec
A close ally of Ed Miliband has been accused of hypocrisy by the Tories in the United Kingdom following reports Chuka Umunn accepted a £20,000 gift from a gambling executive.
Dutch Remote Gambling Bill Passes
The process of issuing online gambling bills is set to begin sometime this year in the Netherlands.
Gambling, Tobacco Lobbyists Among Biggest Spenders in Maine
New lobbying reports show that gambling, tobacco, utility and marijuana groups are among the top spenders on lobbying so far this session in Maine.
Big Fish Games Class Action Suit: Used Illegal Gambling Practices
Their commercials were everywhere and now the Big Fish Casino is paying the price for success.
PA Gambling Market Up 3.2% With Sports Betting
The Pennsylvania gambling market witnessed a 3.2 percent increase in the month of January.
Governor Chris Christie to Join Sports Betting Hall of Fame at Betting on Sports America
Governor Chris Christie is to be recognised by the sports betting industry for the pioneering role that he played in widening the scope for sports betting in the US.
Oddsshark Banned From New Jersey
The popular odds provider website Oddsshark.com has apparently been banned from the state of New Jersey.
Bitcoin Sees First Sharp Rise in Months: Possible End to Five-Month Losing Streak
Following a sharp decline in its price from over $6000 to around $3500 these last five months, Bitcoin was at a one-month high Monday, up nearly 7% on the day to just over $3800.
Malta Suspends Series of Online Gambling Licenses
This week, the ‘Malta Gaming Authority -MGA’ has announced a trio of licensee suspensions for online gambling companies.
IT Security, Safe Gambling, Match-Fixing and More Headline Prague Gaming Summit 2019
”Safe Gambling” is a new term used in the industry and is a possible replacer for the notion ”responsible gambling”.
Man Claims Casino Responsible for Amputated Foot
Howard Thompson claims that the sun deck at Harrah's Casino in Philadelphia is responsible for partially cooking his foot, resulting in an amputation.
Bill Seeks to Legalize Sports Betting in Maryland
The state of Maryland is inching closer towards legalizing sports wagering.
Sports Betting Could Have to Contend With Insider Trading Laws
Andrew Mentock of ozy.com details how insider trading laws could soon impact the world of sports wagering.
Sites Like Draftkings Sportsbook - Alternatives
Tired of Draftkings or just looking for a companion site to maximize value? Below we feature Draftkings alternatives.
AAF Here to Stay With MGM Investing Heavily in Betting Technology
In its first week, the Alliance of American Football (or AAF) surpassed all expectations, posting impressive ratings its first night and ranking as the most downloaded app Sunday. But the real focus will be long-term on sports gambling data and technology.
