The South Korean casino industry is feeling the impact of worldwide political turmoil in the form of lower revenue for Q1 2017. It's a challenging situation that could get a lot worse as relations between South Korea, North Korea, and China deteriorate. One of the biggest challenges for South Korean casino operators is that they…
FanDuel is partnering up with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on what's being described as the first-ever one-day DFS leagues involving a professional women's sports league. It's a big step for both the WNBA and FanDuel, but will there be enough fan support to keep the idea afloat? The advent of one-day WNBA fantasy…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is banning a StarWins.com ad for "objectifying women" and generally embracing a sexist attitude. It's another example of how gambling operators work under the glare of incredible regulatory scrutiny. It's an atmosphere where even a single complaint to the ASA can completely derail massive marketing and advertising campaigns. At…
Paddy Power Betfair, the Ireland-based operator, is dipping its toes into the US daily fantasy sports market with its recent acquisition of an American DFS site called DRAFT. It's a gutsy move that puts Paddy Power Betfair in direct competition with the industry's biggest players, Draft Kings and FanDuel. The purchase was announced yesterday and,…
Cold and rainy weather may have dampened the enthusiasm of 2017 Kentucky Derby attendees, but it did not to halt the enthusiasm of Kentucky Derby betting. This year's race set an an all-time record for Derby wagering, and much of that wagering was done online. Attendance at the United States' premiere horse race clocked in…
MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings are pairing up on a deal to bring the MGM brand to the burgeoning New Jersey online gambling market. The new brand will be operating under the name playMGM and is scheduled to begin operations sometime this year, according to a press release from MGM. This isn't the first time…
A deal that would have transformed the Atlantic Club casino into a massive water park has fallen apart. This leaves another big hole on the Atlantic City boardwalk and postpones the developer's dreams of turning AC into a more family-friendly destination. Word of the failed deal…
Will Donald Trump be the person who finally brings down the utterly absurd US ban on regulated sports betting? Many people are saying just that and, no matter what he does, there seems to be a clear softening of attitudes towards the ban from its biggest supporters, US professional sports leagues. Even Geoff Freeman, president…
What is the US State that's most addicted to gambling? The answer to this one seems pretty obvious to the layman and if you guessed Nevada, you're right on the money. According to a recent study by WalletHub, a financial information firm, Nevada residents are more likely than any of their American peers to succumb…
Australian bookmakers and online operators are not happy about a proposed "bell to bell" ban on sports betting ads during live sports broadcasts. Groups from the Australian Football League (AFL) and the National Rugby League (NRL) to broadcaster like Channel Nine, have all chimed in their dismay regarding the draconian new set of advertising regulations. Their…
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