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Swedish gambling regulators call for tighter ID rules

One of the biggest issues/burdens for online gambling operators, particularly those who serve European players, is staying in line with compliance rules. These regulations are designed to prevent fraud and problem gambling but can also border on the edge of Kafkaesuqe. That's what Bayton, a Malta-based operator, is finding out as it deals with an…

Danish gambling regulator blocks 55 black market sites

Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling regulatory authority, scored a big win over illegal operators last week when a local court approved its request to block 55 illegal gambling sites. The sites included a mix of skins betting and casino sites that were serving Danish players without actually obtaining a Danish gambling license. It's a big move…

UKGC hits In Touch Games with £3.4 million fine

As spring approaches a pandemic-bound work, regulators at the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have been keeping themselves busy by issuing In Touch Games with a £3.4 million ($4.5 million UDS) fine for failing to comply with social responsibility and anti-money laundering regulations. Though the UK-based operator will be doing plenty of work to get back…

Bettson Peru nabs naming rights for major football league

If you're a gambling operator, one of the best ways of getting your logo out in the world is to do what Bettson Peru is doing - connect with the local football league. The company recently entered into a deal with country's big soccer leagues that includes a logo sponsorship on team jerseys and a…

$1 billion in legal wagers projected for NCAA Tournament

Will this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament turn into the first legal $1 billion wagering event in US history? That's the prediction being made by analysts at PlayUSA.com. The emphasis in their prediction, however, is on the legal part of the equation. The company's bold prediction comes as more and more American states open their…

Loot boxes projected to earn $20 billion by 2025

Loot boxes are a corner of the video game world that game producers love because they generate huge amounts of revenue but are equally hated by lawmakers because they are, well, a form of gambling that's aimed at children. But no matter what anybody thinks of loot boxes, they're on track to generate an astounding…

Betthouse moves on US sports betting market with new funding

The United States is the current burning hot epicenter of the global sports betting market, but are American players ready for "disruption"? That's what the folks running Betthouse, a Las Vegas-based sports betting startup are aiming to find out as they strive to expand their footprint in the red-hot American market in Iowa and beyond.…

FanDuel and AGA team up to fight problem gambling

The American Gaming Association (AGA) and FanDuel are joining forces in a campaign aimed at promoting responsible gambling and curbing problem gambling. It's the first time a sportsbook has worked directly with the AGA on their existing efforts to educate the American betting public. According to a press release from the AGA, the campaign will…

Betfred inks marketing deal with Colorado Rockies

Betfred is entering a multi-year marketing deal with the Colorado Rockies baseball team that will, among other things, make the company's logo a part of the game day experience. It's the third such deal for Betfred in the state and another sign of the rapid normalization of regulated sports betting in the United States. The…

DraftKings inks app-integration deal with DISH Network

DraftKings is entering a first-of-its-kind deal with DISH Network that would make sports betting from your TV a reality in America. It's an intriguing deal that shows exactly how create DraftKings is getting with its marketing but isn't this the kind thing that lead Australia and the UK to crack down on operators? On its…