Maltese gaming regulators are introducing a new regulatory scheme aimed at increasing transparency and providing operators with a new apparatus for reporting suspicious transactions. The Malta Gaming Authority's (MGA) move is line with a move towards greater transparency by regulators across the globe. The Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism (SBRM) will be made available to MGA-licensed…
The University of Colorado and PointsBet sportsbook made history recently when they became the first US university to pair up with an official sports betting operator. The deal, which included a revenue stream for CU and tons of exposure for PointsBet also included a nod to affiliate marketing, according to a report from Sports Illustrated.…
Regulated online gambling, at least in one form or another, is coming to the Canadian province of Alberta. It's part of a larger effort by the Provincial government aimed at stemming the flow of gaming cash from Alberta to offshore operators. According to a report from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, PlayAlberta.ca is hoping to bring…
5Dimes, the iconic outlaw sportsbook, has negotiated a settlement with the US Department of Justice that includes the forfeiture of funds, the admission of wrongdoing, and a possible entry into the regulated US sports betting market. It's a major move that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in the United States. According to…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has had its eyes on VIP programs for quite a while and had, in recent years, seemed as though they may ax the popular marketing schemes entirely. Fortunately for UK-facing gambling operators, the UKGC has decided that they can retain VIP programs but there are some important restrictions that could…
The government of Northern Ireland is seriously considering a series of laws that would seriously limit gambling advertising in public spaces. It's an ambitious move that's being backed both by Sin Fein, as well as a plurality of the people of Northern Ireland. Both online and land-based operators would be impacted by the proposed rule…
Caesars Entertainment is currently readying a bid to purchase UK operator and US sports betting giant William-Hill for $3.7 billion. It's a massive deal that would shift the tectonic plates of the US gambling market and would likely have a ripple effect in the UK as well. On Monday, officials from Caesars confirmed that they…
It's 2020 and the casinos of Las Vegas Strip are creaking back to life after a brutal three month shutdown due to the worldwide COVID-19 breakout. So it's also the perfect time to open up a brand new casino on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, right? The owners of the newly approved Circa Casino…
The Cosmoplitan of Las Vegas is scaling back the number of areas on its premises where smoking is still allowed. While the move is certainly music to the ears of the health-conscious Vegas travelers, the new no-smoking areas are more likely part of a broader effort aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19. According to…
BetMGM has an interesting, and very smart, take on the burgeoning US sports betting market. Since regulated action is so new, the field is wide open and operators are tripping over each other to grab a piece of the action. That's why BetMGM is in a good position to call itself, "The King of Sportsbooks",…
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