New Jersey posts another sports betting revenue record
New Jersey's regulated sports betting business continues to shatter its own, very impressive, records with October 2020 topping them all. Sports betting operators took in more than $800 million in wagers. ... Read more
It takes money to make money - DraftKings posts $348 million loss
DraftKings is proving the business rule that it takes money to make money by losing almost $350 million over the course of the last quarter. But customer acquisition is an extremely expensive affair. ... Read more
GVC Holdings rebranding as Entain
GVC Holdings is re-branding itself as Entain and exiting grey markets in a bid to make itself more marketable in growing regulated markets. It's a move that comes as a surprise to industry watchers. ... Read more
UKGC fines Boylesports £2.8 million on compliance issues
The UK Gambling Commission is keeping busy during the pandemic and Boylesports is the latest operator to feel its wrath. Boylesports is on the hook for £2.8 million in fines. ... Read more
Macau gets one step closer to reopening
Government officials in Macau took one step closer to full reopening with the announcement that some foreigners will be allowed to visit. Though it looks like it will be a while before casinos open their doors. ... Read more
VIP sues UK casino over refund promise
A well-heeled Mayfair gambler is suing the Park Lane Casino over an alleged promise to kick back a sizable chunk of his wagers in cash. The Park Lane says roulette players don't get treated like that. ... Read more
UK Gambling Commission hands out 50 percent more fines in 2019-2020
If you've been thinking that the UK Gambling Commission is handing out more fines than it used to hand out, you're absolutely right. Their 2019-2020 fines were up 50 percent over previous years. ... Read more
American sports betting is all about football
According to the folks at Bodog, American football is the absolute king of sports betting both in the USA and in other parts of the world. Nearly half their action was football-related. ... Read more
Survey says: the people of Northern Ireland want online gambling
If the people of Northern Ireland have any say in the matter, online gambling will be perfectly legal and acceptable as soon as possible. They'd also like to be able to gamble on Sundays. ... Read more
PAGCOR OK's online gambling for land-based casinos
Philippine gambling regulators are opening up online gambling as an option for pandemic-wracked land-based casino offers in the country. Operators would be able to work with known patrons only. ... Read more