MGM Resorts is beefing up its US sports betting portfolio with the acquisition of Tipico US through its subsidiary LeoVegas. It's a move that's aimed at creating a standalone online gambling product that can thrust MGM Resorts into a stronger position in the red-hot US sports betting and online gambling market. Though Tipico never had…
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has admitted to placing three wagers on the date of his country's general election, but has denied any wrongdoing in the matter. It's unclear whether or not Jack is under investigation by the Gambling Commission in the matter, but his case illustrates the importance of politicians avoiding impropriety, or even the…
Can sports betting revenue be the driving factor for luring professional sports teams to move from one city to another? That's the thought behind HB 2001, a bill that was recently signed into law by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. Under the terms of the bill, sports betting revenue can be used to fund bonds, which…
Bovada's days of operating freely in US States appear to be coming to a close as more and more states take action against the unlicensed operator. Late last week, the state of Michigan upped the ante in their battle against Bovada by blocking the site entirely to Michigan internet users, and it's likely that other…
A major expansion of the Canadian igaming market is coming soon after the Canadian province of Alberta approved an expansion that will open its market considerably. Alberta will operate on the same basic model as as Ontario and will include the participation of First Nations Peoples in an, as-yet-unnamed, manner. Under Alberta's current igaming regimen,…
When Caesars Entertainment was hit with a major cyber attack last September, company Senior Vice President and chief audit executive Nicole Solaita had a revelation. “Unfortunately I’ve realised that this is really going to be our new norm in this corporate space," she said in a recent webinar reported on by iGaming Business. Solaita's moment…
Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire Pat Hoberg is the latest professional sports figure to be punished for violating his league's gambling policy. Hoberg, who is an MLB umpire of some distinction, was hit last week with an unspecified punishment/suspension for gambling violations, though the specific nature of his violations have not yet been made public.…
Western Washington District Court Judge Tiffany Cartwright dealt a blow to the concept of "free play" social casinos last week when she ruled that social gambling apps High 5 Casino and High 5 Vegas constitute real gambling in the state. The judge's decision is based on the idea that even virtual coins have value, especially…
Major League Soccer (MLS) star Felipe Hernandez has just joined a club that no professional athlete wants anything to do with. The Sporting KC mid-fielders is the latest sports star to catch a suspension for violating his league's gambling policy. Unfortunately for Hernandez, this is the second time he's come up on the wrong side…
The chairman of The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. defended his country's hosting of offshore gambling sites known as POGOs as allegations of torture and other crimes swirled around the controversial gambling sites. In statements reported on by the Manila Bulletin, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro H. Tengco praised licensed POGOs and their…
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