In the heady years of the first online poker boom back in the early 2000’s, it seemed like everyone in America was playing the game. In the years since, however, finding and retaining players in the online poker market has become tougher and tougher. That’s why many states have combined the liquidity of their online…
Being first-to-market in an emerging market is a huge advantage in any industry, but it’s especially advantageous in the land-based casino business. That’s why the recent news that Wynn Resorts has been named the first recipient of a United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino license by the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The news…
One of the biggest challenges for operators looking to launch live dealer operations is how can they truly replicate the land-based casino experience? Playtech and MGM Live are combating that problem by broadcasting their live dealer play directly from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Christian Stuart Senior Vice President and Head of Interactive at…
The Ute Mountain Tribe of Colorado is joining the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in a lawsuit against the State of Colorado over regulated sports betting. At issue is whether or not tribal sports betting should fall under the jurisdiction of the state; or whether it more properly belongs with the Federal Government. Both tribes contend…
One of the unforeseen consequences of legalized sports betting in the US was a massive uptick in problem gambling issues among college age Americans. To help combat this ongoing issue, Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has launched a new campaign aimed at college students titled, the National College Education Campaign, that focuses on the importance…
In 2023, the US gaming industry spent more on responsible gaming initiatives than it had ever spent in a single year. That’s the main takeaway from a recent study published by the American Gaming Association (AGA). According to the AGA’s research, the US-facing gaming industry spent a mind-blowing $471.8 million in 2023 in its efforts…
A recent study funded by the NCAA found that regulated sports betting is driving some very serious harassment of college athletes. Online Abuse in NCAA Championships, which was conducted by the Signify Group, found more than 5,000 social media posts of a harassing nature aimed at college athletes, coaches and officials. Surprisingly an astonishing eight…
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA) and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding that lays out a framework for collaboration on shared values. It’s a partnership aimed at combating illegal gaming while promoting the value of the regulated industry. The political power, and potential reach, of…
If you had plans to mull over the Alberta, Canada gaming regulations any time soon you’ll probably want to put those plans on hold for the time being. The office of Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally has announced that the process of creating those regulations is taking much longer than…
The Coalition for Fantasy Sports is launching a unique new self-exclusion partnership that allows players to block themselves from multiple daily fantasy sports (DFS) sites at one time. Under the system, which is powered by technology from idPair, players looking to take a break from DFS can self-exclude themselves from all participating members of the…
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