Are the days of sports books throttling action from successful players coming to an end? That's definitely something that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is considering as it digs into the very common industry practice after winning players complained that there is no regulatory transparency with regards to what it takes to get throttled. Representatives…
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) is launching a new campaign aimed at educating college students about the values of responsible gambling and the dangers of letting their fun get out of hand. ROGA's plan includes a host of digital tools that emphasize financial literacy as a key component in keeping the youngest legal gamblers…
Maine's casino inspectors are revolting against their boss at the Maine Gambling Control Unit, Executive Director Milton Champion. The casino inspectors voiced their complaints in an open letter that spells out their complaints, including allegations that Milton is subverting the legal process by making decisions without oversight from the Maine Gambling Control Board (MGCB). The…
A group of 11 social and sweepstakes operators are joining forces to launch a new trade group called the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) to advocate for their interests and educate the public. The formation of the SPGA comes at a critical time for social and sweepstakes games as a whole, as the industry…
DraftKings and White Gaming were hit with a $22,500 fine by Connecticut gaming regulators over an online slot machine game that was literally unwinnable. Regulators charged DraftKings $19,000 and White Gaming $3500 after regulators played more than 20,000 spins on a Deal or No Deal Banker’s Bonanza game without a single win. The Deal or…
Football is the king of US-facing sports betting and the American Gaming Association (AGA) is predicting that this season American players will wager more than ever on their favorite. Based on recent surveys and data, AGA President Bill Miller suggests that this NFL season Americans will bet an astonishing 31 percent more than they did…
DraftKings is upping its artificial intelligence and micro-betting capabilities with the acquisition of its one-time rival Simplebet. With this acquisition, DraftKings will be in position to seriously increase the volume and quality of in-play markets it offers players right as the critical US football season gears up for serious play. Simplebet has made a name…
DraftKings is calling off its controversial plan to add a surcharge to winning bets in select states with high taxes on sports betting operators. It was a plan that likely looked good on paper but was a total flop with players. More importantly, to DraftKings, other sports betting operators failed to follow DraftKings' lead when…
PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden recently told investors that ESPN Bet will be fully integrated into ESPN's digital properties in the very near future. It's a move aimed at fully nailing down ESPN's massive online audience into its gaming ecosystem. It's also a move that could garner criticism for exposing that very same massive online…
A coalition of high-level Australians is calling for a complete ban on gambling advertising of all kinds in the country within the next three years. The group, which operates under the moniker the Alliance for Gambling Reform, stated its case in a letter sent to government officials and news media outlets this weekend. The Alliance…
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