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Mega win of $4,444,248 from Mega Moolah Jackpot!
  • 30 Oct, 2021 11:48
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Mega win of $4,444,248 from Mega Moolah Jackpot!

An unknown lucky winner from a Microgaming casino should be celebrating his $4,444,248 win right now. This payout was the result of hitting the Mega Moolah Mega jackpot.

Evolution Gaming may temporarily close in Latvia
  • 11 Nov, 2021 17:21
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Evolution Gaming may temporarily close in Latvia

There is information that the Evolution Gaming studio in Latvia will be closed for a while. The developer did not make official statements, but this option is quite possible, since the Latvian government recently banned online gambling dur...

The operator mistakenly opened access to his systems to everyone
  • 02 Jan, 2022 20:30
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Casino operator accidentally posted login details

We talked earlier about the possibility of cheating the casino, about how Alex picked up the algorithms from the Aristocrat slot. But I didn't expect this. BetVictor Casino, which, by the way, is licensed in Gibraltar and the UK, inadverte...

Stand the test of time
  • 28 Mar, 2022 13:02
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Stand the test of time

Matthew Kelemen, Omni Casino Chief Operating Officer, on how online casino operators can drive player loyalty in a fiercely competitive market.Player loyalty is a key focus of online casino operators. We all know the cost of acquirin...

LatAm debut for Play’n Go’s OMNY in Bogota
  • 20 Nov, 2021 11:55
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LatAm debut for Play’n Go’s OMNY in Bogota

Slots specialist Play’n Go will exhibit its OMNY platform in Latin America for the first time at FADJA in Bogota, Colombia, which begins tomorrow, April 5.OMNY, which will be on display at...

KamaGames
  • 15 Jan, 2022 04:34
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KamaGames “definitely one of the best in the genre”

After enduring a very successful Q1 of 2018, in which a further five million players were added to its global player base, KamaGames is very much still basking in the glow of being able to boast a global player base of 100m.

MGM Borgata nets Atlantic City sports betting honour
  • 22 Dec, 2021 22:07
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MGM Borgata nets Atlantic City sports betting honour

MGM Resorts International’s Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa was given the honour of being the first Atlantic City casino to accept a legal sports wager under New Jersey’s new sports betting law, bringing MGM Resorts’ decades of sport...

IGT casino content for SkillOnNet platform
  • 12 Dec, 2021 03:16
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IGT casino content for SkillOnNet platform

Seventy-five slot titles from IGT are to be available to operator clients of SkillOnNet, the casino software platform and white-label supplier.The deal takes popular IGT titles such as Cleopatra

MGM triumphs with ‘Spotlight on Hunger’ campaign
  • 25 Feb, 2022 01:21
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MGM triumphs with ‘Spotlight on Hunger’ campaign

MGM Resorts International has triumphed at the third annual Shorty Social Good Awards, succeeding in the ‘Organic Promotion, Corporate-Community’ category for its ‘Spotlight on Hunger’ campaign.

New Jersey’s igaming scene picks up where it left off
  • 19 Feb, 2022 15:32
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New Jersey’s igaming scene picks up where it left off

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released its first set of financial figures in 2019, with the Garden State’s igaming scene picking up where it left off in the previous year.It’s $33.5m gam...

Jane Ryan, Nektan – A platform to build on
  • 26 Jan, 2022 15:00
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Jane Ryan, Nektan – A platform to build on

Jane Ryan, chief operating officer of B2B at Nektan, analyses the current state of the platform landscape, and how those offering engaging content at speed are thriving.Today’s online casino industry is jam-packed with plat...

AGA’s Bill Miller – gaming industry’s priority is to promote responsibility
  • 29 Dec, 2021 10:17
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AGA’s Bill Miller – gaming industry’s priority is to promote responsibility

The United States’ gaming industry contributed $367m in charitable giving during 2018, reports the American Gaming Association, as it published research analysing the scope of the casino gaming industry’s community impact, and com...

SoftSwiss to drive appeal of Wazdan’s online business
  • 09 Feb, 2022 18:32
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SoftSwiss to drive appeal of Wazdan’s online business

Wazdan has recruited gambling software developer SoftSwiss, as it sets its sights on a significant enhancement of its online business.Set to go live in the second quarter of this year, SoftSwiss helps new a...

Red Tiger backing CasinoBeats Summit 2019
  • 19 Feb, 2022 21:21
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Red Tiger backing CasinoBeats Summit 2019

The CasinoBeats Summit returns to London in September, with the second edition of the event set to be significantly larger than the 2018 debut – and backed by some of the biggest names in the sector.CasinoBeats will welcome up to 1,0...

IGT deepens Finnish footprint via Veikkaus deal
  • 14 Mar, 2022 19:12
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IGT deepens Finnish footprint via Veikkaus deal

International Game Technology has announced that its IGT Global Services subsidiary has entered into a new agreement alongside Finnish gaming monopoly Veikkaus.Set to run for an initial fou...

Responsible Gambling Week to  trigger national conversation
  • 25 Apr, 2022 03:21
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Responsible Gambling Week to trigger national conversation

The gambling industry is to come together later this year to stage the biggest ever campaign to promote safer gambling in the UK and Ireland, led by the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling.The public face for the year-r...

Synot deepens Danish footprint via Aspire Global
  • 21 Nov, 2021 08:45
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Synot deepens Danish footprint via Aspire Global

Following certification being secured from the Danish Gambling Authority earlier this year, igaming supplier Synot Games has brought its content live via Aspire Global brands operating in the mark...

Iforium boosts LatAm and Spanish reach with MGA deal
  • 12 Dec, 2021 04:54
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Iforium boosts LatAm and Spanish reach with MGA deal

Casino aggregation platform provider Iforium has further expanded its reach across Spanish and LatAm markets following the announcement of a Gameflex platform integration agreement with Spanish content supplier

Lords gambling report calls for stake, speed and testing restrictions
  • 06 Feb, 2022 19:36
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Lords gambling report calls for stake, speed and testing restrictions

A Lords report into gambling regulation has called for ‘urgent action’ to address harms caused by gambling. House of Lords Gambling Industry Committee’s report Gambling Harm – Time for Action has taken over a year to compil...

New Hampshire in retail first with DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook
  • 09 Mar, 2022 07:03
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New Hampshire in retail first with DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook

DraftKings has debuted its latest retail sportsbook venue alongside The Brook in New Hampshire,  promising a “first of its kind” sports wagering entity for the state.Outfitted with betting kiosks and video walls, the sportsbook exists withi...

William Hill in Colorado and CBS Sports roll-outs
  • 16 Mar, 2022 12:41
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William Hill in Colorado and CBS Sports roll-outs

William Hill has officially launched its sports betting app and website in Colorado, with former Denver Broncos wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl Champion Rod Smith placing the ceremonial first bet.The development follo...

Gothenburg amusement park fined for underage gambling violations
  • 24 Nov, 2021 04:29
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Gothenburg amusement park fined for underage gambling violations

The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has issued a warning and penalty fee of SEK 20,000 to Liseberg following a breach in gaming responsibility which saw minors accessible grabbing machines.It is said the Liseberg, which was gr...

Pronet Gaming seals product diversification via Real Dealer Studios
  • 23 Dec, 2021 15:33
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Pronet Gaming seals product diversification via Real Dealer Studios

Pronet Gaming is to boost its range of online casino content after inking an agreement with Real Dealer Studios to welcome on-board the firm’s collection of video roulette titles.As a result of the collabor...

Lightning Box enters Pennsylvania with Scientific Games’ OpenGaming
  • 25 Apr, 2022 12:16
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Lightning Box enters Pennsylvania with Scientific Games’ OpenGaming

Sydney, Australia headquartered online casino slot supplier Lightning Box has made its entry into the Keystone state after going live Scientific Games’ OpenGaming.To commence the partnershi...

Bally’s completes Eldorado Shreveport casino purchase
  • 08 Apr, 2022 02:46
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Bally’s completes Eldorado Shreveport casino purchase

Bally’s Corporation has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport from Caesars Entertainment. The $140m total price of the purcha...

Paf widens igaming output via Stakelogic link-up
  • 03 Feb, 2022 00:11
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Paf widens igaming output via Stakelogic link-up

Stakelogic has lauded “one of the biggest and most responsible brands in the industry,” as the igaming supplier rolls-out a commercial tie-up with Åland-based gaming firm Paf.The operator praises the additi...

No evidence of sustained increase in gambling activity, says UKGC
  • 21 Feb, 2022 22:55
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No evidence of sustained increase in gambling activity, says UKGC

The UK Gambling Commission says that its latest data shows that across the population as a whole “there is no evidence of a significant or sustained increase in gambling activity” during the COVID-19 period.The comments com...

Microgaming adds Portuguese depth via Solverde Group agreement
  • 19 Dec, 2021 14:01
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Microgaming adds Portuguese depth via Solverde Group agreement

Microgaming has announced the strengthening of its Portuguese presence after linking up with the Solverde Group, which it lauds as “one of the biggest brands in gaming and hospitality in Portugal”.The two p...

Product & content innovations centre stage at SBC Digital North America
  • 10 Feb, 2022 19:15
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Product & content innovations centre stage at SBC Digital North America

The SBC Digital North America conference and trade show is set to examine the role ground-breaking new products and tailored content will play as US sports betting operators increase their focus on player retention. The agenda for Ju...

BetMGM teams-up with Evolution for Detroit Lions branded games
  • 09 Jan, 2022 11:05
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BetMGM teams-up with Evolution for Detroit Lions branded games

BetMGM has teamed-up with its live dealer partner Evolution to introduce a pair of titles adorned with the branding of the Detroit Lions, alongside whom the online casino and sports betting brand...

Nashville Predators become Bally’s first NHL franchise link-up
  • 20 Apr, 2022 01:28
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Nashville Predators become Bally’s first NHL franchise link-up

Bally’s has secured its maiden agreement with an NHL franchise and Tennessee sports team, after becoming a partner of the Nashville Predators franchise.This will see the operator become designated as offici...

Yggdrasil, Play’n Go & Blueprint Gaming: on the spin
  • 14 Jan, 2022 10:56
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Yggdrasil, Play’n Go & Blueprint Gaming: on the spin

As a number of new igaming titles grace the CasinoBeats inbox, sit back and get to grips with a select few new slot games as we take a look at Yggdrasil and G Games’ serene title, Yggdrasil and

WLA recertification ‘reinforces’ IGT commitment to responsible gaming
  • 20 Nov, 2021 01:36
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WLA recertification ‘reinforces’ IGT commitment to responsible gaming

The World Lottery Association has recertified International Game Technology’s lottery operations, including ilottery, for its Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Supplier...

Continent 8 opens Puerto Rico data centre
  • 12 Dec, 2021 02:04
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Continent 8 opens Puerto Rico data centre

Continent 8 Technologies has opened its data centre in Puerto Rico as the firm aims to solidify its position within the ever-expanding Latin American market. Following its opening, Continent 8 will now offer its full suite...

Real Luck, BHA, & Pretty Technical: on the move
  • 16 Nov, 2021 15:30
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Real Luck, BHA, & Pretty Technical: on the move

With comings and goings commonplace across the industry, Boylesports, Pretty Technical, and Real Luck Group, all feature in our latest rundown of a number of recent manoeuvres.Real Luck GroupReal Luck Group

Clash between 'Upset' Nadal and 'Uneducated' Kyrgios at Wimbledon
  • 11 Nov, 2021 08:37
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Clash between ‘Upset’ Nadal and ‘Uneducated’ Kyrgios at Wimbledon

Rafael and Nadal meet on Thursday, July 5 at Wimbledon The pair’s differences increase Both players put their honor on the outcome of the game Following t...

Difficult Days for Las Vegas Ahead - Furloughs and Layoffs Announced
  • 01 Mar, 2022 14:59
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Difficult Days for Las Vegas Ahead – Furloughs and Layoffs Announced

Furloughs were announced by Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas. Furthermore, Tropicana and Circus Circus have announced planned layoffs of employees. Furloughs Announced by Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas Wynn Resorts has announced that...

Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff Opens, Driving Economy
  • 03 Nov, 2021 10:12
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Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff Opens, Driving Economy

The Saracen Casino Resort has arrived in a private opening on Thursday with Pine Bluff and Arkansas state officials invited. The official opening to the general public will take place on Tuesday, October 20. Saracen Casino Resort...

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas May or May Not Lay off More People
  • 04 Nov, 2021 23:58
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The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas May or May Not Lay off More People

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is covering all bases, a letter to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation from June 30 shows. The Las Vegas Strip resort infor...

Minnesotan Senator to Introduce Sports Betting Legislation
  • 07 Jan, 2022 03:34
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Minnesotan Senator to Introduce Sports Betting Legislation

Minnesota: State Senator Karla Bigham could introduce a sports betting bill next week, while Representative Pat Garofalo plans to re-introduce his own bill soon. Minnesotans Already Wager Online A tweet shared Thur...

AYX Bolsters Marketing Efforts with Atlético Madrid, AS Roma
  • 03 Feb, 2022 14:26
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AYX Bolsters Marketing Efforts with Atlético Madrid, AS Roma

AYX, an Asia-focused sportsbook, has reinforced its exposure on the Italian and Spanish markets through partnership deals with AS Roma and Atlético de Madrid respectively. The company has negotiat...

Playtech and 888 Team up for RNG and Live Casino Games
  • 13 Nov, 2021 03:32
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Playtech and 888 Team up for RNG and Live Casino Games

Leading gambling technology supplier Playtech announced today it entered into a new partnership deal with online betting and gaming operator 888, to deploy a range of its innovative Live Casino an...

Michigan State Government Increases Casino Capacity to 30%
  • 17 Dec, 2021 18:15
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Michigan State Government Increases Casino Capacity to 30%

Following the decline in COVID cases throughout the US, several states have decided to change some of the restrictions. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that casinos would have an increased capacity standing at 30%. Differ...

Sinclair Progressing as Its Fox Sports Channels Become Bally Sports Channels
  • 09 Dec, 2021 23:13
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Sinclair Progressing as Its Fox Sports Channels Become Bally Sports Channels

Sinclair Broadcast Group has taken the next steps toward the completion of the rebranding of its Fox Sports network. Starting this year, Sinclair will begin converting its Fox Sports channels to

BetMGM Becomes Official Gaming Partner of The Detroit Tigers
  • 21 Dec, 2021 04:52
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BetMGM Becomes Official Gaming Partner of The Detroit Tigers

BetMGM and the Detroit Tigers entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement to make the sports betting and iGaming brand an official gaming partner of the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise.

Flutter Records off the Charts Revenue Growth in Q1
  • 04 Mar, 2022 22:54
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Flutter Records off the Charts Revenue Growth in Q1

Flutter Entertainment Plc, a leading global sports betting and gaming provider, accelerates its strategic plans with confidence, reporting total revenue growth of 32% to £1.485 billion in its first quarter of 2021. Flutter Reports...

Woman Attempts to Kill a Man Because He Brought Only $5 on Date
  • 02 Mar, 2022 21:59
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Woman Attempts to Kill a Man Because He Brought Only $5 on Date

A woman set the apartment door of a man, she went on a date with, on fire attempting to kill him because he brought only $5 to the restaurant of Jerry’s Nugget Casino. She is charged with an attempt of first-degree murder. The crime was report...

Michael Addamo Continues String of Victories, Wins $25,500 Super High Roller
  • 24 Apr, 2022 02:21
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Michael Addamo Continues String of Victories, Wins $25,500 Super High Roller

While some professional poker players don’t have a single WPT Online Series title, Michael Addamo from the UK managed to secure two of them in the same week. After winning the WPT High Roller Turbo and taking home $87,459, Addamo secured anoth...

Flutter UK and Ireland Chief Officers Became Retailers
  • 07 Nov, 2021 08:10
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Flutter UK and Ireland Chief Officers Became Retailers

Flutter’s chief officers: Chairman Ian Proctor and CEO Conor Grant, showed support to their retail colleagues and stood behind the counter for a day. Flutter’s Top Officers in UK and Ire Were Retailers for a Day Fl...

Japan’s New Integrated Resort Framework Set to Take Effect on July 19
  • 22 Apr, 2022 22:49
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Japan’s New Integrated Resort Framework Set to Take Effect on July 19

Japan has been able to make huge strides in getting its new integrated resort (IR) industry into shape. After dealing with a couple of setbacks, substantial progress is now being seen. According to GGRAsia, based on the latest updates, the country...

MGM Resorts Introduces COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment
  • 24 Nov, 2021 05:41
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MGM Resorts Introduces COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment

MGM Resorts sent a letter to its employees announcing vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The mandate will affect current salaried employees, as well as both salaried and hourly new hires who are not exclusively working from...

Affinity Gaming Targets Merger with Gaming Industry Business
  • 27 Nov, 2021 17:31
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Affinity Gaming Targets Merger with Gaming Industry Business

Another gaming industry merger is in the pipeline, a Friday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp...

Rams vs 49ers NFL Week 10 Odds, Time and Prediction
  • 24 Dec, 2021 13:28
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Rams vs 49ers NFL Week 10 Odds, Time and Prediction

The San Francisco 49ers had a fantastic chance to win their fourth game of the season last Sunday. They played against the undermanned Arizona Cardinals at home but ended up losing 37-17. The bad news for them is that they have a much tougher chal...

Pennsylvania: Criminals Kidnap and Rob Parx Casino Visitor
  • 16 Dec, 2021 04:31
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Pennsylvania: Criminals Kidnap and Rob Parx Casino Visitor

After visiting Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino, a 46-yeard-old male was kidnapped by three masked men. The robbers tied him up and put him in a van. Once released, the victim contacted the police and found that the robbers have stolen cash, credit card...

Macau Sees Fewer Casino-Related Frauds in Nine Months of 2021
  • 23 Dec, 2021 01:26
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Macau Sees Fewer Casino-Related Frauds in Nine Months of 2021

Macau’s gambling industry seems to be recovering, as attested by the number of casino-related frauds, which has almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels. According to the Office of the Secretary for Security cited by GGRAsia, there have been 164 at...

DOJ Sued by IGT Over Lack of Wire Act Response
  • 11 Feb, 2022 22:48
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DOJ Sued by IGT Over Lack of Wire Act Response

The US Department of Justice is being sued by IGT as it seeks affirmation that it can’t be charged with violating the Federal Wire Act. The lottery provider is asking for declaratory relief that the law, which was brought in 1961 and, depending on...

NRL Seeks to Cash in on US Sports Betting Bonanza
  • 05 Feb, 2022 04:05
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NRL Seeks to Cash in on US Sports Betting Bonanza

The National Rugby League (NRL) will explore its options in the United States, seeking to cash in on the strong momentum of sports betting legalization in the country. The league, which is the primary rugby competition in Australi...

Seahawks vs Cardinals NFL Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
  • 11 Feb, 2022 20:35
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Seahawks vs Cardinals NFL Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction

For the Seattle Seahawks, the playoff race is over. They will not make the playoffs whatever happens in Week 18. For their opponents, the Arizona Cardinals, it’s a whole different story. Even if they end up losing on Sunday, they will qualify for...

Bet365 CEO Coates Banked £300M Despite Pay and Dividend Cuts
  • 01 Feb, 2022 15:27
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Bet365 CEO Coates Banked £300M Despite Pay and Dividend Cuts

Bet365, an online gambling brand operating out of Stoke-on-Trent in the UK, announced broadly flat revenues for the financial year ended March 28, 2021, yet its founder and co-chief executive offi...

Indiana November Sports Betting Handle Reaches Record $251,403,994
  • 21 Mar, 2022 10:43
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Indiana November Sports Betting Handle Reaches Record $251,403,994

Sports betting in the Hoosier State has been on the rise since summer reaching all-time highs in November. The trend is expected to continue during the holiday season as an increasing number of players are joining the newly legalized activity

All about live roulette in online casinos. Where to play, how?
  • 04 Feb, 2022 19:41
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Live roulette in online casino. What is it, where and how to play it?

For roulette lovers, there are several variants of the game and all of them are very popular. You can go to a land-based casino, play traditional roulette online, or choose live roulette at an online casino. The last option combines all th...